Alternate Worlds
Brian Schneider, Justin Gary, Arthur Parsons, Jake Theis, Jeremy Jarvis, Adam King, James Laird, Henry Stern, bobbobbobBehind-the-scenes stories from Magic the Gathering’s history and conversations with legendary creators.
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In Remembrance
I wrote this at the beginning of the school year, right around the time I joined Substack.
My uncle had just passed away — he was a creative, professionally, and would likely appreciate a lot of what I’m doing here — and what you’re doing...
The Unwanted Dragon
Look at these guitars.
Beautiful, right?
And what’s that art behind the guitar?
I wonder.
Well, that’s the gift that nobody wanted to keep.
Just like Donato predicted.
Houston, 2002
I attended this Pro Tour as a Wizards of the...
Adam King
Adam King is a Canadian.
That isn’t a definitely trait, per se, but we start and end the conversation with in-depth conversations pertaining to curling, so you should know what you’re in for.
More seriously, Adam began as a game engineer...
The Last "All Family" Vacation
This pertains to a vacation from 2024, I believe.
I like my wife’s family.
But I do not need seven days with them trapped in some sort of luxury hellscape.
Home would be sufficient to that end.
Home is where the family is.
I spe...
Finally, a Champion From Texas
Thanks to Lan D. Ho for remembering the continuity of the below events.
Don’t get old.
I met Lan D. Ho at the Chicago Pro Tour in ‘97, where Randy Buehler beat David Mills in the final.
A few months after that, as I was not in sch...
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The writers behind this newsletter.
Game designer, builder, data scientist, girl dad. Author of Alternate Worlds (the book), home of the Alternate Worlds (the podcast), about life’s journey through games.
I'm Justin Gary, CEO of Stone Blade Entertainment and creator of Ascension. Once the youngest Magic: The Gathering US Champion, I've designed for Marvel and Gundam. Now, I'm a digital nomad, making games and teaching creativity worldwide.
Made some games and stuff...
Game industry guy. Dad. KGLW.
Creative Director for gaming and entertainment
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