![]() ![]() Though most of the cards in a typical draft aren't going to be very valuable, sleeves do provide extra protection for your cards as well. Good sleeves typically cost about $10-15 and you can reuse them every draft for the foreseeable future! Your LGS should have plenty to choose from. ![]() Save yourself the headache and pick up a pack. You have to handle the cards yourself and shuffling without sleeves is cumbersome. This isn't something we tend to think about on Arena or Magic Online. It's never a bad idea to bring sleeves with you when drafting in person. That's all you really need to get through your games! But there are a few quality-of-life improvements to be had. Small notepads, sticky notes, or even an 8x11 sheet of paper folded up work wonderfully for this purpose. There are plenty of options available to you here, from dice to elaborate spindown counters. There are a few things that I recommend bringing along.įirst, you'll need something to track your life total during games. You won't need a pre-constructed deck for a limited event, but that doesn't mean you should arrive empty-handed. They may even introduce you to some regulars who can help you along in your first event. ![]() Often, they'll do what they can to ensure you have a good time. Rule 0: If you're brand new to in-person events, it doesn't hurt to give your LGS a call and let them know that you'll be showing up. Ultimately, the point of this game is to have fun, whether by winning or just messing around with friends, so make sure that you respect the people around you by keeping them (and yourself) safe. Make sure you're familiar with what your LGS requires, such as masks or proof of vaccination. Variants of COVID are cropping up regularly it seems and every area has different guidelines. First Things Firstīefore we get into the thick of what drafting in person looks like, I want to take a moment to express that it's important to stay safe and take the right precautions for your area. And one of the ways we most enjoy Limited is in person. Occasionally we'll discuss spike-oriented content (like Vector Theory), but we spend most of our time discussing how to have as much fun as possible. On the show, my co-host Ben and I focus on the fun side of limited. Hi! My name is Zach and I'm a co-host of the Draft Chaff podcast. I'll provide all the details you'll need to have a great time back at your LGS. In this article, I aim to demystify in-person drafts. That's right: drafting in person is back! That said, many MTG players today have played the game almost exclusively online and have never drafted in person (or it has been a very long time). As vaccination rates continue to improve, local game stores are opening their doors once again, gracing us with the sweet, sweet smell of freshly cracked packs. ![]()
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