More Than A Game

Ross Merriam gives a fascinating look into the tension that competitive players feel between fun and dedication. Should you play Magic when you don’t want to? How important is resolve versus exhaustion in tournament Magic? What are you Magic goals and how far will you go to reach them?

For most players, Magic is a hobby. It is a way to spend a free Saturday relaxing with friends, slinging some spells across the kitchen table or at…

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