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  1. bintananth

    Magic the Gathering General

    Good luck with that. "Collectible cardboard crack is more expensive than heroin" is what I've heard it called.
  2. bintananth

    Magic the Gathering General

    Do your wallet a favor: just walk away and say "good riddence"
  3. bintananth

    Magic the Gathering General

    May God have mercy on your wallet, for WotC shall show none. 😋
  4. bintananth

    Magic the Gathering General

    You can play Warhammer without miniatures. A color-coded cardboard counter of the right size with "Ork such-and-such" and an arrow indicating which direction it's facing does nicely. 😋 Good way to playtest before buying the miniatures and paint ...
  5. bintananth

    Magic the Gathering General

    [emphasis mine] That's intentional. By regularly changing the format WotC forces people to spend money with them if they want to keep playing. Sorta like subscription software or online gaming in that regard.
  6. bintananth

    Magic the Gathering General

    I remember a custom one put together for about $50 back then. A really slim black/white one that barely hit 45 cards. - 4 Serra Angels and 4 Vampires - 4 each of the black (+2/+1) and white (+1/+2) enchantments - Circles of Protection - 4 Drain Life - 4 +3 Healing (whatever those were called) -...
  7. bintananth

    Magic the Gathering General

    Played with classmates a bit during HS (way back in the '90s). To keep things friendly and casual instead of turning into "collectible cardboard drug addiction" competetive insanity the slightest hint that someone was using more than a starter pack and a booster (~$10 for both back then) got...
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