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Just doing my best to do my best. Worldbuilding Narrative Design Manager for Wizards of the Coast | Opinions (boring as they may be) are my own | #WotCStaff

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · Nov 14

whoa! hello there! I woke up to a bunch of new friends.

A bit about me.

I'm Nando, nice to meet you! First and foremost, I'm a husband and a father. My family is my everything to me.

Also, (probably why you're here), I'm a Wizard! I'm the #MagicTheGathering Narrative Manager. What's that mean?

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 12h

Just a week ago, we celebrated Pip's 9th birthday and his 3rd year being tumor free.

Needless to say, we're eternally grateful to the surgeons, nurses, and staff at Rady's. We try to express that gratitude any/every way we can.

Extra Life is one such way. :)

Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 12h

At age 5, just before his 6th bday, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor - a pilocytic astrocytoma. Shortly after the diagnosis (a midnight MRI) we were admitted to Rady's Children's, and at the first available opening, the team there removed the tumor (thank you Dr. Levy!!!) cleanly.

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 12h

Anyhow, if you can't tune in, but you're so inclined, I'd be super grateful if you could donate! Every little bit helps!

Shoutout to Rady's Children Hospital's - the neurosurgeons there *literally* saved my son's life. 🙏

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 12h

Hello!! If you know me "IRL" you know how grateful I am to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. (/thread)

For now, I'll get to the point. This year I get to join other #WotCStaff in our Extra Life efforts! Tun in on 11/8 to see what bafoonery I get up to.

www.extra-life.org/participants...

Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future

I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.

www.extra-life.org

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 2d

lol I was just going through my photos from #MCAtlanta and chuckled at this photo. Elspeth knows what’s up. 😏

@christineey.bsky.social time to update that handle 😉

#wotcstaff

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 13d

Sorry I missed the games today. 🙁

Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 13d

Yep! I’m not on Game Design, but as part of the Worldbuilding team, I can proudly say MK is a treasured colleague.

#wotcstaff

Alexander Smith @mtgalexander.bsky.social · 13d

Can confirm—Mary Kathryn is an absolute gem of a person.

Getting to work with incredible folks like her is one of the best perks of the job. #wotcstaff

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Alexander Smith @mtgalexander.bsky.social · 22d

The DSK Nightmare Bundle packaging won the 2025 Ameristar Design Excellence award!

It's also in the running People's Choice award, so let them know you liked it by voting! #wotcstaff

vevox.app#/m/163758312

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 23d

YES!!
For me, I was surprised how much i enjoyed my budget Lobelial Sackville Baggins deck.

And SAME! David's deck was amazing. I kept thinking about that game well into the next day. haha

Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 23d

#MCAtlanta Reflection Time!
1. Out of all the decks you took with you, which did you enjoy playing the most?
2. Did really enjoy any of decks you played *against*? Or did they inspire you to explore something similar?

#mtgedh #mtgcommander #wotcstaff

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 23d

We have KitKats at the office?! 😲

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 24d

Made it to Seattle safely. Was craving a KitKat so I got one. NOT psychopath behavior

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 24d

I am also 50/50 on MCLV. Let’s hope stars align finally!

Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 24d

We did. 😩 I even looked for you since you’d posted your fit Day 2 (your day 1)

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 24d

Me making sure my gate exists before going to get airport food. 😬NOT psychopath behavior.

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 25d

Probably one of the coolest things I’ve seen on the show floor so far. Bonkers cool

#MCAtlanta #wotcstaff

Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 29d

I haven’t played a Demonic Tutor in like 2 years. Is it safe to bring it out again? 👀👀

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 29d

😂😂😂 all good. Those things get hectic and you’re popular. No worries. But yes, let’s game

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 29d

Accurate. The slight would be unforgivable. Forever and ever.

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · 29d

👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽💯💯💯

Nando @nandob.bsky.social · Sep 23

I just built this deck! 😂

Nando @nandob.bsky.social · Sep 22

What movie do you consider perfect?
🥰😍

Nando @nandob.bsky.social · Sep 16

That’s because @ekplayscards.bsky.social knows what’s up

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Benji, the Brewer 2🔵🟢🔴 @benjithebrewer.bsky.social · Sep 6

Friends, if you've been trying your best to ignore the waves of absolute nonsense coming from the US gov't, well... I don't blame you.

But for con-goers this weekend or MC Atlanta this month, it is crucial to be aware how prevalent COVID will be due to lowered access to the vaccine.

MASK UP.

Mike Hoerger, PhD MSCR MBA - x.com

BREAKING: COVID surges across the U.S.

20 states & D.C. are in High or Very High transmission. Only 1 state is Very Low.

PMC estimates the US will top 1 million new daily infections tomorrow.

Full report Monday.

1 in 49 estimated daily new infectious.

COVID-19 Heat Map, Based on CDC Wastewater Data and Levels (U.S.)
Sept 5 2026

U.S. to breach 1 million new daily infections

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Nando @nandob.bsky.social · Sep 6

Need a recommendation for a fun budget (under $100) commander to build around. This’ll be both for my playgroup and to have a budget option at #MCAtlanta

Whatcha got?

#mtg #mtgcommander #mtgedh