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Old 06-02-2010, 01:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Magic: The Gathering Online (MTGO)

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Does anyone have this?
Is anyone interested in this?

I've known about this game for years, but I was always reluctant/resistant to play it. It seems like a bit of a scam when you're used to dealing with real cards. A friend and I decided to give it a go, and I really like it! (And it's good timing because my WoW account just ran out.)

The program/interface has a dated feel to it, but it does a great job replicating the MTG experience. Once you get used to the program and how it works, it gets you hooked.

The good?

It's only $9.99 to register, and this includes over 300 cards (currently 10th Edition). And there's no monthly fee! There are thousands of players. Getting a duel set up takes mere seconds, and you can just keep going!

The questionable?

You pay for booster packs like you would with real cards, except they're a bit more expensive because there are no discount retailers. For example, I can get a booster pack in Toronto for $0.50 less than I can online for "virtual cards." But do I care? No. The system is great for well-organized and fast games. You are held to the rules and you don't need to question who's doing what or whether you missed a step in your turn.

Mind you, I will always value the real deal, but I've had trouble finding people who play MTG offline. So this is definitely something I'm into!

I just did some trades with my friend, and now I'm going to go try building a deck.

Does anyone here still play MTG?

If you're into the online play, my user name is Cuchulain.
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