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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 3d

Sounds like the recharging worked!

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 4d

I came back from the fundraising stream and my wife said she was proud of me.

Me:

a cartoon character is standing in front of a door with the word gawrsh on it .

Alt: a cartoon character is standing in front of a door with the word gawrsh on it .

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 4d

Going on in about five minutes!

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 4d

In these evil times, resources like Trans Lifeline are more important than ever. In 1.5 hours, I’ll be on the stream for a panel discussion along with several other Magic designers. Donate to a good cause, and you can submit a question for us to answer!

Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 4d

Tune in right now to join Wizards of the Coast in supporting Trans Lifeline!

Join us here: twitch.tv/magic

Or donate to our direct fundraising page: tilt.fyi/Jr23vhNVE6

Want to learn more about Trans Lifeline? Visit their official website here: translifeline.org

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 5d

The king and his loyal* subjects. #WotCstaff

(* not loyal at all)

Magic the Gathering card: Narfi, Betrayer King

Magic the Gathering card: Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh

Magic the Gathering card: Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor

Magic the Gathering card: Viridian Betrayers

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 6d

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. ZING!

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 7d

Mine used to get to a water world, and then let Mario drown while laughing maniacally.

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 8d

Fresh off the painting table: Imperial Army / Imperial Guard / Astra Militarum soldiers for #Warhammer40k.

Four Warhammer miniatures. Futuristic soldiers wearing gray fatigues. One has a sort of green camo net on his head, one wears a gas mask, and has a big bandage on his arm, and the last one is holding a severed ork head.

Four Warhammer miniatures. Futuristic soldiers wearing gray fatigues. One looks a bit confused, one is trying to hold a sniper rifle and use his cell phone at the same time, one has a bionic arm, and one is smirking while chomping a cigar.

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 11d

This article by @coreyjbowen.bsky.social gets into the nuts and bolts of how he and his design team optimized #MTGxSpiderMan for four-player draft. It can be difficult to break out of old habits, and the team really knocked it out of the park. #WotCstaff magic.wizards.com/en/news/feat...

Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel's Spider-Man and Pick-Two Draft

What do you get when you combine a brand-new draft format with a universe of Spider-Heroes? For Corey Bowen, you get an exciting challenge for a draft designer.

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Jeremy Geist @jeremygeist.bsky.social · 11d

Check out this article by @coreyjbowen.bsky.social about designing Spider-Man's Pick-2 draft! There's tons of stuff to learn about our design process and SPM's set structure! #wotcstaff magic.wizards.com/en/news/feat...

Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel's Spider-Man and Pick-Two Draft

What do you get when you combine a brand-new draft format with a universe of Spider-Heroes? For Corey Bowen, you get an exciting challenge for a draft designer.

magic.wizards.com

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 12d

a crowd of people are gathered in a room with balloons and a chandelier

ALT: a crowd of people are gathered in a room with balloons and a chandelier

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks! Such a dream project!

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 12d

Roads go ever on and on... #MTGxHobbit

Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 12d

August 2026, we head back to Middle-earth for Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit! #MTGxHobbit

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 12d

All ahead, warp factor eight! #MTGxStarTrek

Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 12d

Sensors have detected an unexplored Magic set approaching in 2026, #MTGxStarTrek #StarTrek

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 13d

Dang, you're catching up to me! I bet you pass me in a couple years.

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 13d

I don't usually like to force players to know the "matter-antimatter rule" (as I like to call it) but that could be a neat idea for a card in a set for advanced players.

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 13d

Y'know, you should really make a Vram jigsaw puzzle one of these days...

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Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 16d

Happy Birthday Mr. Baggins!

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 17d

This, I think, is the best interpretation. The intent of Worldknit is clear, and silver bordered cards often require a little creative interpretation.

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks for the history lesson on greenskin orcs! I’ve been wondering when and where they became a thing.

Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 27d

Yeah, it came out very late in the 7th edition era, and was almost immediately superseded by Necromunda and Kill Team.

Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 28d

Yep! Gonna give Shadow War Armageddon a try!

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · 29d

Fresh off the painting table, Skitarii Rangers for #Warhammer40K.

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · Sep 8

I’ve been very slow to rebuild my social life since the pandemic. I drove into Seattle this afternoon to draft with some old friends and some new friends. It was a lot of fun! #WotCstaff

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Ethan Fleischer @ethanfleischer.bsky.social · Sep 6

I had a dream last night that @chriskmooney.bsky.social was explaining an important new Magic mechanic to me. They got as far as “First you reveal the top card of your library.” I thought to myself “Oh shit, I hope it isn’t just clash.” Then I woke up in a cold sweat. #WotCstaff

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