"It's just that I feel that there could be more done to get Magic out there as a positive influence."

Carrie shares her unique perspective about organized play, the grind, and what Planeswalker Points mean to her dream.

Nassim weighs in on the OP changes, sharing his thoughts and insights to join the collective discussion.

Trick has some big news, but to explain it he discusses the three parts to every illusion: the Pledge, the Turn, and the Prestige. Trick pulls off his greatest feat yet!

Chingsung explores a new way of thinking about the game . . . in viewing Magic as a whole—as a system.

Josh returns after a while with answering some questions concerning Birthing Pod and more.

The changes to Organized Play, as announced by Wizards, struck Robby's mind and he gives some thoughts on it as a casual player.

"Ten weeks in the books. Three months, ten decks, $50, and 342 Planeswalker Points later, I now feel that I’m qualified to try to explain what FNM actually is."

A wild guest author appears! Jesse @KillGoldfish Mason puts his first article on GatheringMagic.com, and in it he welcomes all new Magic players with some helpful advice.

In a step back from his week to week FNM grind, this week's article is another Sharpie-altering gone... right?