Playtesting
Have you ever wondered what the Magic playtesting process looks like? Take a behind-the-scenes look at how designers draft, revise, and hone the mechanics of a new set.
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Mark Rosewater
Working in R&D since '95, Mark became Magic head designer in '03. His hobbies: spending time with family, writing about Magic in all mediums, and creating short bios.
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My Entry into Fantasy and Magic: The Gathering® | The Hobbit™
Mark discusses how the story of a brave Hobbit started him on his own journey.
Returning to Middle-earth with Universes Beyond
Mark discusses how Magic returned to Tolkien's world and reveals a new card from Magic: The Gathering® | The Hobbit™.
My Early Magic Years, Part 2
Mark continues the story of how he became Magic's head designer with a trip through Invasion, Mirrodin, and more.
My Early Magic Years, Part 1
Mark reflects on his earliest years working on Magic, from his time on The Duelist to the creation of Mercadian Masques.