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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · 11d

Strong recommend Gnosia.

It's a single player social deduction game that tells a pretty great story about being trapped in a time loop.

It's also wonderfully and unreservedly gay.

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Save 35% on GNOSIA on Steam

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

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Wyrd Science Magazine @wyrdscience.bsky.social · 22d

Hope, Transcendence, Transformation

Ben Macready speaks to Andrew Gillis about their magical girl themed TTRPG Girl By Moonlight

Free to read on our website now

wyrd.science/girl-by-moon...

the cover to Girl By Moonlight with text overlaid that reads "The game is about hope, and the game is about seeking change"

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · 23d

Here's a piece that means a lot to me. I spoke to @andrewgillis.bsky.social to discuss Girl By Moonlight, their Magical Girl RPG (published by @evilhat.bsky.social). The game is full of magic, heartbreak, and bittersweet hope.

Massive thanks to @wyrdscience.bsky.social for publishing this.

Wyrd Science Magazine @wyrdscience.bsky.social · 24d

So, you know we've a new print mag out in a hot minute but that also means we can finally spend some time on our new website too

Kicking things off @macreadymusings.bsky.social speaks to @andrewgillis.bsky.social about Girl By Moonlight (@evilhat.bsky.social), hope, transcendence & transformation

Girl By Moonlight: Hope, Transcendence, Transformation

Ben Macready speaks to Andrew Gillis about Girl By Moonlight, a game of tragic struggles, defiant triumphs and personal transformation.

wyrd.science

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Sep 6

Oh my goodness, I loved Darren Shan's books when I was growing up! They made a film adaptation of Cirque du Freak and I was so excited, but then it was absolutely terrible. 😅

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Sep 6

Just published my first piece with @wargamer.com, all about the most Morbin' Magic: the Gathering card of all time. 😅

www.wargamer.com/magic-the-ga...

There's a Morbius MTG Card now, whether you like it or not

Yes, Morbius gets a card in Magic: the Gathering's Spiderman set - but is Spidey's vampiric rival a viable card or forgettable draft chaff?

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Sep 3

I'm a Cube guy. You get to design your own Limited format with all of your favourite cards, what's not to love? :)

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Aug 28

Theros. I was a massive Greek mythology kid growing up and seeing Magic do its take on all of those tropes and characters was great. Heliod was such a jerk, but then Zeus was no saint either.

The gameplay of building up big Voltron creatures with Heroic was also great fun. :)

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EDHREC @edhrec.com · Aug 19

With Universes Beyond accepting more and more IPs into its open arms, what are some other fantasy book series that could best fit in to the Magic: The Gathering umbrella? @macreadymusings.bsky.social muses. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #UniversesBeyond

5 Fantasy Book Series That Would Make Great Universes Beyond Sets | EDHREC

With Universes Beyond accepting more and more IPs into its open arms, what are some other fantasy series that could best fit in to the Magic: The Gathering umbrella?

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Aug 6

There needs to be more Vorthos content out there, thanks for this. :)

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EDHREC @edhrec.com · Aug 5

We've heard of toughness matters in Commander, but with the new Spacecrafts, it's all about the power. Ben Macready looks at some of the best and most efficient creatures to use for the station ability. By @macreadymusings.bsky.social #EDH #Commander #MTGEOE #MTGEdge

The 10 Best Creatures for Stationing Spacecrafts | EDHREC

Spacecrafts are an exciting addition in Edge of Eternities. But no spaceship could fly without a crew. So here are some of the best options.

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Jul 31

Are you reffering to a specific game here?

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Jul 28

Here's a piece that was really interesting to write. Turbulence is a board game about the experience of the Chinese diaspora living in Indonesia. I met the game's designer at @gamestransformed.bsky.social and she gave me some insights both into the game's design and the history that inspired it.

Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Jul 28

Turbulence is an independently produced game, which aims to recreate the challenges faced by the Chinese community living in Indonesia, during a period of real upheaval and societal change. @macreadymusings.bsky.social checks it out in today's Card Gamer feature:

Indie Game Spotlight: Turbulence - Card Gamer

Turbulence has deliberately luck-based gameplay which recreates a difficult period in history. Let's check it out!

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Jul 27

So I've decided that I'm going to experiment with YouTube Shorts. I'll be reviewing every new Commander in Edge of Eternities in a series of minute long videos. Hope you enjoy. 🙂

youtube.com/shorts/QlR4d...

Sami, Wildcat Captain, Commander Review #mtg #shorts

YouTube video by Macready Musings

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Jul 25

It was great playing against you Josh, and being a part of this.

We'll have to get another game in some time. 🙂

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Jul 18

I'm very excited to be a part of the @praetorsforchange.bsky.social block party fund raiser. 🥳

I'll be playing a Phyrexiatastic game of Commander from 13:15-15:15 EST (that's 18:15-20:15 UK time). Check it out. 🙂

Praetors For Change 🔜 MC:Atlanta @praetorsforchange.bsky.social · Jul 18

Tomorrow! Is the 1st day of the Praetors Pride Block Party raising funds for @streamforacause.bsky.social!

EDH! Presentations! Giveaways! DND! Its gonna be sick

Here is a directory of about 94% of what's going the next 3 days & where to find it. Links below!

#PhyrexianPride #PaintTheWorldRainbow

The schedule for the PFC Block Party fundraising event. There are more characters than I can transfer in 2000 characters in a way that would be understandable, but what you need to know is that on Friday, we are doing EDH all day, plus Chat Chaos FT Mr Bevers in the evening, and a Magic the Dungeoning dnd 1 shot to finish things off

On Saturday, EDH all day again, Pride Partners in the evening, and a presentation by The Lovely Medusa on the anatomy of Jund Dragons

On Sunday, EDH again, with Planechase ft Emmara aka goddess of Blunder finishing the event off at night. We also have a presentation with Bugs Matryix on Bracket 1

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Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Jul 14

Check out our newest YouTube short, in which @macreadymusings.bsky.social explains how the Force works in @unlimitedffg.bsky.social:

How does the Force work in Stars Wars Unlimited? #shorts

YouTube video by Card Gamer

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Jul 7

Yeah she's pretty great, hope you crack her in a pack. :)

Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Jul 6

As a a part of my ongoing mission to write about every card game under the sun, here's a piece about @unlimitedffg.bsky.social for @cardgamer.com. 😁

Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Jul 6

There are 18 new Leader cards in @unlimitedffg.bsky.social set, Legends of the Force. How would we rank them?

Check out the list by @macreadymusings.bsky.social below!

Ranking the Leaders in Star Wars Unlimited: Legends of the Force - Card Gamer

Which Leaders are the best in Star Wars Unlimited set, Legends of the Force? Let's find out, as we rank all Leaders in Legends of the Force!

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Jul 5

Thanks for getting me an invite for this, it was a great day. :)

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Jun 25

Great deck tech. :)

If I use this deck and make some controversial plays am I the Golbez?

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Jun 21

@synergy-thegame.bsky.social had a lot to say about what we should prioritize in City Builders. It's one of the most thought provoking simulation games that I've experienced.

SUPERJUMP @superjumpmagazine.com · Jun 20

"The lessons here are just as applicable to future societies as they are to future city builders"

Review by Benjamin Macready

➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/synergy-invites-us-to-question-our-assumptions-about-city-building-games/

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Jun 15

The footage I've seen is less "the largest show of military might in three decades" and more fed up looking soldiers traipsing along to ill-fitting Creedence Clearwater Revival music. 🙃

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EDHREC @edhrec.com · Jun 10

Self-mill in Izzet? We can make it happen, with the new legend from Final Fantasy, The Emperor of Palamecia. By @macreadymusings.bsky.social #Commander #MTGxFinalFantasy edhrec.com/articles/the...

The Emperor of Palamecia - Self-Mill Commander Deck Tech | EDHREC

Self-mill in Izzet? We can make it happen, with the new legend from Final Fantasy, The Emperor of Palamecia.

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · Jun 2

I had a great time at #UKGamesExpo this weekend. 🙂There were all sorts of awesome indie creators there. Here's a piece about three great upcoming new card games that I saw.

Card Gamer @cardgamer.com · Jun 2

Want to check out some of the most promising, upcoming indie games from this year's UK Games Expo?

@macreadymusings.bsky.social was there, and has the details of three titles to keep a close eye on:

3 Exciting, Upcoming Small Press Card Games From UK Games Expo 2025 - Card Gamer

Card Gamer attended the UK Games Expo 2025, and uncovered some hidden gems while we were there. Let's take a look at three of our favorites!

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Ben Macready @macreadymusings.bsky.social · May 23

Here's the goofiest video I have ever made. To quote the first comment, 'This is stupid and I love it, you had me at the moment you asked to ignore half of the commander's rule text.'

Here's my spicy brew for an upcoming commander. 🤩

#mtg #MTGxFINALFANTASY

youtu.be/BMP1th7dLmw

Garland, Knight of Cornelia Deck Tech

YouTube video by Macready Musings

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