Recently, in order to help us improve Magic Online’s event offerings and programs, we’ve been reaching out to a group of players to collaborate with as decisions about them are made.

I communicate with this group at least weekly, and their feedback has already been helpful. In the interests of transparency, I wanted let the public know which players we’ve been having conversations with in order to try to make these improvements.

Gaby Spartz: Gaby is a regular Magic Online streamer, who you can watch at http://twitch.tv/gabyspartz. She also writes for the Wizards of the Coast website and is a regular Pro Tour and Grand Prix commentator.



Magnus Lantto: Magnus is a former Magic Online Champion. He is also a Gold member of the Pro Player’s Club, and writes for MTG Mint Card.

Mishra’s Photoshop: Mishra’s Photoshop (who asked to be identified by this handle instead of his real name) is best known for his humorous Twitter account, but he’s also written some great articles on Magic Online events for Channel Fireball.

Patrick Sullivan: Patrick is a game designer, and sometimes does commentary for the Star City Games coverage team. He is also partial to red decks, which should easily win anyone over.

Sam Black: Sam is a Platinum level member of the Pro Player’s Club, recent Magic Online Championship competitor, and a writer for Star City Games.



These individuals were selected as they are active in the community, demonstrate an interest in a positive and productive relationship with Wizards of the Coast, offer different perspectives due to their different ways of engaging with Magic and Magic Online, and share a desire to try to find solutions that meet the needs of a variety of different players as well as that of Wizards of the Coast.

The group may change over time, and this isn’t necessarily the “right” size of the group, but so far it has been working well. Like Magic Online itself, I imagine this is something that we’ll continue to improve on over time.

I’ve been working with this group on some stuff over that I’m excited to share with the Magic Online community at large over the next couple months. Awesome stuff is ahead!

- Lee