Great feedback was received following the public announcement of Branching Paths rolling out during the next couple of weeks. Some experienced game designer pointed out that our plans to make the set publicly available -free of charge- for print and digital play following it’s release event, was, beyond « non-profit », perfectly in line with … Continue reading Going Public (Domain) with Branching Paths
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Branching Paths: a public domain, fan-made OS set
So, we made a public domain, entirely custom set in the spirit of Old school MTG. The project’s aim was to create new fan-made content for OS MTG players to enjoy, while making a deliberate effort to remain within 1993-1994 MTG flavor, even if we used modern tools. It’s a “What if” WotC had taken … Continue reading Branching Paths: a public domain, fan-made OS set
TWC6 + Branching Paths
Inscriptions/Registrations: https://forms.gle/X5NzmAmcdob2v8sU8 (ENGLISH FOLLOWS) Ⓕenrir en est la preuve: le loup est un animal qu’il vaut mieux ne pas déranger. Ⓘl paraît que la meute de Montréal va bientôt faire trembler toute la région… Ⓡeste sur tes gardes, si tu viens nous défier sur notre terrain de chasse! Ⓔs-tu prêt à réveiller ton instinct grégaire, … Continue reading TWC6 + Branching Paths
TWC5 T.O. Report
On June 11th, 2022, we had the pleasure of hosting our fifth yearly, larger-scale Old school Magic event: the Tundra Wolves Challenge 5. This year, 39 mages from the Montreal Tundra Wolves, Quebec city Brew Crew & Fallen Angels, Ottawa Capital Chaos, Toronto Citizens of Brass, American Bong Wraiths, Cleveland Rocs, as well as a … Continue reading TWC5 T.O. Report
Introducing: Roploplo
Roploplo, we believe, is the best multiplayer Old school pseudo-commander format. Created at Parc du Père-Marquette in Montreal, summer 2021, we've been addic… testing and refining it intensively ever since! In fact, it's also become the locals' fav webcam-based OS experience. Roploplo is: politics meet epic plays, in a singleton environment where underappreciated cards get … Continue reading Introducing: Roploplo
A PRIMER TO BEAST ISLAND
After the shipwreck, the Woman travelling from the Brass City and I washed ashore on an unknown Island. We were bruised, exhausted. Nobody else made it. I remember that, looking up, rays of a setting sun would burst through the thick tree line before our eyes, making it so that we could see little further … Continue reading A PRIMER TO BEAST ISLAND
Beast Island: Orb Me Harder
This blog post is an update on the development of Beast Island. Previous entries can be found here and here. Icy Manipulator. Its versatility was never doubted. But nonetheless, I always thought that it was somewhat underwhelming in Old school 93/94. Well it turns out that you just need a critical mass of them: Beast … Continue reading Beast Island: Orb Me Harder
TWC4 T.O. Report
Stickers galore! Some number still up for grabs. ABOUT TWC4 March 27th of the year 2021 was held the fourth Tundra Wolves Challenge, a yearly Old school 93/94 Magic: the Gathering tournament where the Montréal Tundra Wolves call for mages from across the Old school Magic world to challenge their lupine might. This year, 50 … Continue reading TWC4 T.O. Report
Happy story of some little green dudes and a sword
Late 2018. I run into an original Legends copy of a card that I've always found fascinating: Storm Seeker. To this day, something about the art still feels very powerful to me. I guess it connects to the whole Excalibur mythos in the back of my mind. But the Storm Seeker art does a couple … Continue reading Happy story of some little green dudes and a sword
A Statement for Balance
In the wake of recent events, Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal Old schoolers came together to bring you this statement. It all boils down to this: Instead of trying to hide relics from the past, instead look at them as an opportunity to reflect, educate yourself, elevate your perspective, open a dialogue, share, but most importantly, … Continue reading A Statement for Balance