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Sahar Mirhadi

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PhD Researcher on Games and Coping @ University of York (iGGi CDT) | Magic: The Gathering eternal formats specialist | Safe in Our World + Birds of MTG ambassador | Can be heard before being seen 🔗 linktr.ee/saharmirhadi

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · Jan 30

~Thread of my past publications~
Playing Through Tough Times
CHI Play 2024

We explore how video games may support various coping strategies and identify how specific elements of games correspond to different coping strategies during difficult life experiences.
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Playing Through Tough Times: Exploring the Relationship between Game Aspects and Coping Strategies during Difficult Life Challenges | Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction

The potential benefits of playing video games during times of difficulty have been increasingly recognised by researchers yet little is known about how particular aspects of games may relate to differ...

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 5h

Have an awesome time ❤️

Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 5h

Agreed also lurrus is propping up 3 🐈‍⬛️

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Benji 🤸‍♂️➡️ MC Atlanta @benjithebrewer.bsky.social · 13h

A few loud voices on bsky do not equate to the opinions of the playerbase as a whole. Magic isn't going anywhere.

How you engage with it is up to you, but if you find you're constantly a wet blanket, it might be time to take a step back and evaluate your relationship with it. Your call, tho. 🥰

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 7h

This top 8 warms my heart.
The scam deck is for sure underexplored and only sees higher play at EW.

Also seeing Dave and Max make top 8 again makes me so happy ❤️

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Card Titan @cardtitan.bsky.social · 15h

Congrats to our 2025 Vintage Champs Top 8! The Top 8 will be played tomorrow at 9am.

#EternalWeekend

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 22h

Getting power is always the challenge but there are ways and means and Sarah is very lovely 🧡

I didn't come to America this year but I'll be heading to Italy to sling powerful wizard squares.

But if we can convince you to come out of retirement for some eternal magic, we've got you 🧡🤝

Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 22h

EW is best time 🤝🧡

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Bobbie-Christine Brewer @bobbiechristine.bsky.social · 1d

After nearly five years of one of the greatest honors of my life, I will be stepping down as president of Birds of Paradise. Until a new direction for the group is decided, we will be going on an indeterminate hiatus.

BOP! has done amazing volunteer work to increase representation in Magic.

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 1d

Create content, inspire a generation of magic players, coach, commentator ...

all-around awesome person

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Card Titan @cardtitan.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning Vintage players! We’re less than 30 minutes away from the 2025 NA Vintage Championship.

Join us live on Twitch for full coverage later today!

www.twitch.tv/cardtitan

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 1d

Excited to watch along this weekend and cheer on friends playing

Paper Magic AND especially eternal Magic is very special to me and this is a chance to celebrate it 😍

www.twitch.tv/cardtitan

Starting 10 AM EST / 3 PM GMT (just over an hour from this post)

#eternalweekend #mtgvintage
#mtglegacy

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Card Titan @cardtitan.bsky.social · 1d

We'll be streaming #EternalWeekend coverage all weekend on Twitch!

www.twitch.tv/cardtitan

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Card Titan @cardtitan.bsky.social · 1d

We’re gearing up for some #EternalWeekend coverage!

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 1d

Slay

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 1d

Jealous

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Amanda (OnionBug) @onionbug.bsky.social · 2d

Are you trans in the Magic the Gathering space? Are you creating, supporting, even just playing and having fun!?
Sound off. Celebrate yourself here. Find each other. We're stronger together.

Are you an ally? Boost us. Show support. Help us feel safer out here.

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 2d

Reposting as I continue to see friends together and travelling.

Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 3d

Massive FOMO seeing everyone head to Eternal Weekend NA @cardtitan.bsky.social and knowing I have to wait 50 days to see friends and play the powerful wizard squares in Italy.

For folks playing, may the odds be in your favour and the gathering is awesome 🧡
#eternalweekend #mtglegacy #mtgvintage

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 3d

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 3d

Just under half of gamers worldwide are women, according to a new report published by the Entertainment Software Association

www.gamesindustry.biz/esa-48-of-vi...

ESA: 48% of video game players are women

2025 Global Power of Play report also found that mobile is the preferred device for women and players overall

www.gamesindustry.biz

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 5d

I completely empathise on that front and something a lot of folks feel tbf.

Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 5d

Reposting for the European / morning crowds.

This was a lot of fun and I always enjoy collabing with husband Dan.

Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 5d

Had the opportunity to chat about UB on Powerful Nothing.

Good to chat with the hubby and friends about this topic

Go take a listen on YouTube or Spotify🎙
#mtg

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Talking about Universes Beyond | Powerful Nothing | Episode 63

YouTube video by Powerful Nothing

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 5d

Had the opportunity to chat about UB on Powerful Nothing.

Good to chat with the hubby and friends about this topic

Go take a listen on YouTube or Spotify🎙
#mtg

youtu.be/97oPx2OdOUk?...

Talking about Universes Beyond | Powerful Nothing | Episode 63

YouTube video by Powerful Nothing

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 6d

If you ever just need a moment to check out and just enjoy the power of Music for its self-care qualities, may I recommend this banger

It makes me laugh, cry and its message I carry with me every day

#music #selfcare

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Daft Punk - Touch (Official Audio) ft. Paul Williams

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Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 6d

Agreed.

Sahar Mirhadi @saharmirhadi.bsky.social · 6d