Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in, as well.

Artifacts have been a part of Magic the Gathering history since the days of Alpha. But recently, some artifacts aren’t satisfied with simply sitting on the board doing their job. Some want to smash your opponent’s face! In this episode, Chris and Joe discuss the vehicle artifact type as well as the crew mechanic.

This episode features some extended reading. This article discusses how mechanics have changed and evolved over time as well as why some mechanics most likely won’t return.

Extended Reading: "Magic: The Gathering - Why Are Some Older Mechanics Replaced?" By Louis Kemner, published May 2021
https://www.cbr.com/agic-gathering-mechanics-replaced/#:~:text=In%20hindsight%2C%20banding%20was%20underpowered,and%20out%20of%20the%20game.

Originally recorded 7 February 2022