The MTG Color Wheel and you
Feb 3, 2019 14:37:12 GMT
Post by TheLivingCME on Feb 3, 2019 14:37:12 GMT
So, as of late we all had some chats with Amber where he confirmed times and times again his hatred for blue.
That could be explained in a very simple way: ok, he does not like to see his spells countered and not being able to play his gameplan. He does not like the strategy of the blue player.
... But is there a deeper meaning to that? Do we resonate with some colors and despise other ones just for gameplay reasons, or do we like specific gameplays because our approach to the game reflects something about our character?
If you'd like to ponder on this thought, here's the article I took inspiration from for this thread, and wanted to share with you:
medium.com/s/story/the-mtg-color-wheel-c9700a7cf36d
I strongly believe that the MTG Color Wheel can be used for more than differentiating a counterspell from a kill spell, and our preferences for certain strategies may actually reflect what kind of person we are.
For example, by following the article above, I strongly identify with an Esper Mage: I think order is needed but I don't mind bending a rule or two when it's needed. I think a stern, logical approach is essential for thriving. I've been accused many times of being cynic and amoral, and shortly after praised to have single-handedly solved whatever problem we were facing. I'm farsighted, cool-headed, ruthless, but still loyal and trustworthy.
And all of that is reflected in my gameplay. I approach to the battlefield coolly, making sure to starve my opponent from his resources until I can land the final blow from my advantageous position. And I can't stand simpler strategies that just involve aggro from creatures or burn from spells.
Needless to say, Esper Control is my cup of tea.
I actually find this amazing, how a "simple" card game can make us brew and use strategies which finally end up reflecting pieces of our soul, our inner workings. Express ourselves through simple interactions on the battlefield or the stack. Make us think.
And you, fellow comrades. What do you think of this? What's your approach to the game? What's your approach to life?
What kind of mage are you?
That could be explained in a very simple way: ok, he does not like to see his spells countered and not being able to play his gameplan. He does not like the strategy of the blue player.
... But is there a deeper meaning to that? Do we resonate with some colors and despise other ones just for gameplay reasons, or do we like specific gameplays because our approach to the game reflects something about our character?
If you'd like to ponder on this thought, here's the article I took inspiration from for this thread, and wanted to share with you:
medium.com/s/story/the-mtg-color-wheel-c9700a7cf36d
I strongly believe that the MTG Color Wheel can be used for more than differentiating a counterspell from a kill spell, and our preferences for certain strategies may actually reflect what kind of person we are.
For example, by following the article above, I strongly identify with an Esper Mage: I think order is needed but I don't mind bending a rule or two when it's needed. I think a stern, logical approach is essential for thriving. I've been accused many times of being cynic and amoral, and shortly after praised to have single-handedly solved whatever problem we were facing. I'm farsighted, cool-headed, ruthless, but still loyal and trustworthy.
And all of that is reflected in my gameplay. I approach to the battlefield coolly, making sure to starve my opponent from his resources until I can land the final blow from my advantageous position. And I can't stand simpler strategies that just involve aggro from creatures or burn from spells.
Needless to say, Esper Control is my cup of tea.
I actually find this amazing, how a "simple" card game can make us brew and use strategies which finally end up reflecting pieces of our soul, our inner workings. Express ourselves through simple interactions on the battlefield or the stack. Make us think.
And you, fellow comrades. What do you think of this? What's your approach to the game? What's your approach to life?
What kind of mage are you?