Zac Clark interviews Ken Meyer Jr., a renowned artist known for his iconic contributions to Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the evolution of art in the game, Ken's journey as an illustrator, and the challenges and rewards of freelancing in the art world. Ken shares insights into his artistic style, the impact of digital art, and memorable experiences from his career. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring artists looking to break into the industry.
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The Impact of Ken Meyer Jr.'s Iconic Art
Zac Clark interviews Ken Meyer Jr., a renowned artist known for his iconic contributions to Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the evolution of art in the game, Ken's journey as an illustrator, and the challenges and rewards of freelancing in the art world. Ken shares insights into his artistic style, the impact of digital art, and memorable experiences from his career. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring artists looking to break into the industry.
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The Secret Behind Legacy's Triple Threat Theory!
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil delve into the intricacies of Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the 'Triple Threat Theory' in deck building, strategies for Legacy formats, and the importance of proactive play. They discuss the role of key cards like Tamiyo, the dynamics of countermagic in CEDH, and the impact of YouTube's algorithm on content creation. The conversation also touches on the state of Legacy, community-driven formats, and the future of Eternal Weekend events, emphasizing the need for player-driven initiatives in the face of perceived neglect from Wizards of the Coast.
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The Secret Behind Legacy's Triple Threat Theory!
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil delve into the intricacies of Legacy, focusing on the 'Triple Threat Theory' in deck building, strategies for Legacy formats, and the importance of proactive play. They discuss the role of key cards like Tamiyo, the dynamics of countermagic in CEDH, and the impact of YouTube's algorithm on content creation. The conversation also touches on the state of Legacy, community-driven formats, and the future of Eternal Weekend events, emphasizing the need for player-driven initiatives in the face of perceived neglect from Wizards of the Coast.
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Magic's FIRST Art Director: A Journey with Jesper Myrfors
Zac Clark interviews Jesper Myrfors, Magic: The Gathering's first art director. Jesper shares his journey into the gaming industry, emphasizing the importance of diversity in art and the need for artists to receive recognition and fair compensation. He reflects on the evolution of Magic's art, the impact of corporate influence on the gaming industry, and offers advice for aspiring artists. The discussion also touches on the future of Dungeons & Dragons and the challenges it faces in a changing market.
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Eternal Durdles is a weekly Magic: the Gathering podcast focusing on the Legacy format. Hosted by long-time MTG veterans Zac Clark and Phil Blechman.