Unfinished Business, the shirt

A while back I posted a design promoting the big Magic Player of the Year grudge match in Paris. And now it's on a shirt! You can buy one!

The shirts are available in a variety of styles and sizes. They're printed and shipped as they're purchased by a company called Spreadshirt. The printing technique used for print-on-demand does not produce as bright or durable results as traditional screenprinting, but I ordered a test shirt for myself (see photo) and I declare that it's a fine choice for repping the big show in Paris. I actually tweaked the colors a bit brighter in the design and reduced the design size a bit after seeing the test shirt. The ones for sale now should be even better. So, proceed to the Unfinished Business Player of the Year shirt store!

Hey big fella, can't you do anything right?

So: Phage the Untouchable playing cards with Marit Lage and hazing the latest one-hit wonder, Blightsteel Colossus.

The online grumbleverse has been hazing the ever-lovin' necrogen out of the big fella too. An overflowing smorgasbord of violations includes flavor, elegance, power-level, historical precedent, playability, story, melodiousness and on and on. The outcry seems disproportionate to me, but I guess this is what happens every time the designers decide to ruin the game forever.

I will admit that the healthy colossus debuted during a time when I was chilling in the void with Tanihwa, so some of the cultural impact is lost on me. For me, Darksteel Colossus was one of the M10 mythics you didn't want to see in limited. Still, I dunno, new guy seems cool. I'm curious to see what he does in the wild.

And I am certain that a generation of kids will open their first packs, see this card, and be infected for the rest of their lives.

Casual Friday

Sometimes I make tokens that correspond to hot, new cards. And then there's today.

When Marshall from the Limited Resources podcast (a must-listen if you play limited) mentioned needing bribery counters for his Gwafa Hazid Commander deck I tried to resist. But it was as though Gwafa himself compelled me, with his icy stare and bags of money. Whatever you say, sir!

First attempt:

A sack of loot with Gwafa's traditional insignia: a bored and irritated eye.


"Everyone has a price!"

Then I decided I wanted a counter with more heft that provided that distinctive clink of under-the-table commerce. So I cut some fabric from an old t-shirt, bundled up some pennies and tied it off with some bright thread. Now I'm bribing with style!


"Yo ugly, go buy yourself something nice ... like a new face!"


"No time to attack or block. I gotta get to Hot Topic before they close!"

Here's a printable, high-resolution PDF of the first version. The second version will take a bit more work on your part.

With Gwafa out of the way, I remembered that ages ago someone requested Sand Warrior tokens to go with Hazezon Tamar. I don't know, what the hell is a Sand Warrior? Good old Legends! Hey, whoever you are, is this what you had in mind?


And then we went to the beach.



Here's the high-res, printable PDF. Looter out!

I got myrs for years

Started with one ...

Then it brought some pals ...

... and now it's out of control.

So yo, WotC, let's get together and make some premium Mirrodin neckties!

Oh, and for everyone with printers and scissors, here's a high-resolution PDF myr token sheet and a similarly high-res myr pattern sheet. Get to work!

When control thugs cry

I thought my new tattoo looked badass but the fellas are now calling me Jace Face so I might have to get it zapped.



More substantial posts soon. Been working on stuff.

Unfinished business

I enjoyed some Worlds coverage this past weekend. The top 8 broadcast entertained (despite the overwhelming Jace-iness) as I'd gladly listen to Rich Hagon and Brian David-Marshall narrate a slow day of ice fishing. It was satisfying to see Grave Titan finally claim its obvious place of dominance, dropping meat all over the field.

And then there was all the Player of the Year excitement. Go read the mothership coverage if you want the details but basically Guillaume Matignon's win tied him with Brad Nelson in the standings. The tie will be broken by a single match between them at Pro Tour Paris. Almost three months to plan for and promote a single match! Wizards should be talking to Michael Buffer.

UPDATE: You can now get this design on a shirt. Check it out.

Get in the vat.

Mimic Vat (original card art by Matt Cavotta here)

Not entirely sure where this image came from. I guess I have a habit of re-casting cards as elements of a wacky teenage comedy. Or maybe I was thinking of Phil Foglio's Ice Age jacuzzi Sulfurous Springs? This much is certain: I drafted a Mimic Vat online a few nights ago and every time the tub got hot I cackled, "Get in the vat!" at the creature I wanted. When a vat party happens across the table you best make with the Shatter.

(Won the draft, B/G infect, Sylvok Replica gone wild in a Mimic Vat, 8 more packs for clan Limited Resources! VAT PARTY!)