Streaming Magic On Twitch.tv – OBS Settings and Twitch
Today, as part of the continuing series on streaming a live Magic tournament to Twitch.tv we're going to cover creating an account on Twitch and getting your OBS settings ready to go. If you haven't read the first entry in the series, you should go do that first...
Going First And Being Proactive
Being on the play is generally where you want to be in Magic. There are exceptions, sometimes the extra card is more important but most of the time having the tempo of playing first is a big advantage. The same idea applies to life and our everyday interactions that...
$75,000 Worth of Magic the Gathering Cards Stolen in Austin, Texas
Pat's Games, a pillar of the Austin, Texas Magic community and past guest of the Manaverse Podcast has suffered quite the blow recently. According to a post they made on Reddit, they were broken into in the wee hours of the morning and had $75 000 worth of Magic the...
Streaming Magic: the Gathering On Twitch.tv – The LGS Tech Guide
Streaming is the future If you’ve never heard of Twitch.tv before, you will soon. Twitch.tv essentially allows millions of viewers to watch other people play games live over the internet. It originally focused on PC games like Minecraft and League of Legends but...
On Nihilism and Depression
This post is a little different from the usual topics I write about on this site but it's been on my mind recently and I wanted to lay out my thoughts on paper so to speak. Maybe you will gain something from my ramblings, maybe you've felt the same way so if this...
My Battle For Zendikar Prerelease
Like many, many Magic players I attended a Battle For Zendikar prerelease this past weekend. I usually make it a priority to play in prereleases since I don't have as much opportunity to play organized Magic at the moment (a seven month old son will do that) and I...
Two Low Cost Card Tactics To Boost Your LGS Sales
It's all in the cards. We're going to talk about two things today, incentives and simplification, and how they can increase sales in your LGS. People respond to incentives, Magic players aren't any different. When you give players a good reason to do something, you...
How To Build Your Magic Community This Summer
Summer is an interesting season for Magic. Interesting can sometimes be read as pretty bad. Historically summer means warm weather and fewer players coming into your store to play Magic. School is out and many of the customers that fill your gaming tables each night...
Why Would Anyone Want To Own A Game Store?!
I've been thinking about this for some time. On a recent episode of the Manaverse Podcast with Gary Ray, we talked about the fact that running a successful LGS is a difficult and costly endeavour. It takes a lot of time, effort, and especially money. In fact, the...
The Top 5 Mistakes LGS Owners Make
Running a business is difficult, running a retail business is a special kind of difficult. Building a business that lasts is the hardest of all. Sometimes, it can seem like you are walking a tight rope. Your decisions when starting up and growing can tread a fine line...