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The year '''1993''' was the first year of existence for ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]''.<ref>[http://dtwtranscripts.blogspot.nl/2013/10/101813-episode-63-1993.html Mark Rosewater (October 18, 2013) "Episode 63: 1993" ,''Drive to Work'' (transcript)]</ref> | |||
The year '''1993''' was the first year of existence for ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]''. <ref>[http://dtwtranscripts.blogspot.nl/2013/10/101813-episode-63-1993.html Mark Rosewater (October 18, 2013) "Episode 63: 1993" ,''Drive to Work'' (transcript)]</ref> | |||
== Events == | == Events == | ||
{| class="wikitable | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! | ! Date | ||
! | ! Event | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Early 1993 | |Early 1993 | ||
|[[Wizards of the Coast]] settles a lawsuit about the unauthorized use of the Role Playing Game ''The Primal Order'' by paying an undisclosed sum to Palladium Books <ref>[http://www.salon.com/2001/03/23/wizards/ John Tynes (March 23, 2001) "Death to the Minotaur", Salon Media Group, Inc.]</ref> <BR>Meanwhile, founder [[Peter Adkison]] is working to publish an affordable [[CCG|collectible card game]] designed by [[Richard Garfield]] that will have little set-up and short games.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/twenty-years-ago-2014-01-01|Twenty Years Ago|[[Monty Ashley]]|January 23, 2013}}</ref> | |||
|[[Wizards of the Coast]] settles a lawsuit about the unauthorized use of the Role Playing Game ''The Primal Order'' by paying an undisclosed sum to Palladium Books <ref>[http://www.salon.com/2001/03/23/wizards/ John Tynes (March 23, 2001) "Death to the Minotaur", Salon Media Group, Inc.]</ref> <BR>Meanwhile founder [[Peter Adkison]] is working to publish an affordable [[CCG|collectible card game]] designed by [[Richard Garfield]] that will have little set-up and short games. <ref>{{ | |||
|- | |- | ||
|April 18 | |April 18 | ||
| WotC hosts an [[art]] show and open house at their offices. This is the first public introduction to ''Magic''.<ref>[http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.games.frp.announce/msg/f7d6fd97d2d8c838?dmode=source&hl=en Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.announce]</ref> | |||
| WotC hosts an [[art]] show and open house at their offices. This is the first public introduction to ''Magic''. <ref>[http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.games.frp.announce/msg/f7d6fd97d2d8c838?dmode=source&hl=en Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.announce]</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| July | | July 1–4 | ||
| At the ''Origins Game Fair'' convention in Ft. Worth, Texas, WotC gives demonstrations of ''Magic'' at their booth and the open gaming area.<BR>Although no product is available for sale, pre-orders for ''Magic'' in the first hour outsell the rest of WotC's product line.<ref>[http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.games.frp.misc/msg/ddb76d5ef37b1714?dmode=source&hl=en Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.misc]</ref> | |||
| At the ''Origins Game Fair'' convention in Ft. Worth, Texas, WotC gives demonstrations of ''Magic'' at their booth and the open gaming area.<BR>Although no product is available for sale, pre-orders for ''Magic'' in the first hour outsell the rest of WotC's product line. <ref>[http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.games.frp.misc/msg/ddb76d5ef37b1714?dmode=source&hl=en Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.misc]</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| August | | August 2–16 (approx.) | ||
| Peter Adkison and his wife Cathleen give demonstrations of ''Magic'' during a promo tour to various game stores in Oregon, California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.<ref>[http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.games.frp.misc/msg/c8a1130bdc464515?dmode=source&hl=en Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.misc]</ref> | |||
| Peter Adkison and his wife Cathleen give demonstrations of ''Magic'' during a promo tour to various game stores in Oregon, California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. <ref>[http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.games.frp.misc/msg/c8a1130bdc464515?dmode=source&hl=en Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.misc]</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| August | | August 19–22 | ||
| At the [[GenCon]] convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ''Magic'' (''[[Alpha]]'') is released to the public. The response at the convention is overwhelming. | | At the [[GenCon]] convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ''Magic'' (''[[Alpha]]'') is released to the public. The response at the convention is overwhelming. | ||
* The first [[DCI]] sanctioned ''Magic'' [[tournament]] is held during GenCon. [[Alex Parrish]] defeats Rick Townsend in three games. <ref>{{ | * The first [[DCI]] sanctioned ''Magic'' [[tournament]] is held during GenCon. [[Alex Parrish]] defeats Rick Townsend in three games.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/first-dci-tournament-2009-08-06|The First DCI Tournament|[[Magic Arcana]]|August 6, 2009}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| September | | September | ||
| 10 millionth card made. | | 10 millionth card made. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| October 4 | | October 4 | ||
| Shortly after ''Alpha'' has sold out, the slightly edited ''[[Beta]]'' edition is released. It also sells out quickly. | |||
| Shortly after Alpha has sold out, the slightly | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Late November | | Late November | ||
| Richard Garfield proposes to his girlfriend Lily Wu, using [[Proposal|a specially made ''Magic'' card]]. | | Richard Garfield proposes to his girlfriend Lily Wu, using [[Proposal|a specially made ''Magic'' card]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| December 1 | | December 1 | ||
| Release of the first [[border|white bordered]] set, the ''[[Unlimited]]'' edition. | | Release of the first [[border|white bordered]] set, the ''[[Unlimited]]'' edition. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| December | | December 10 | ||
| Release of the ''[[Collectors' Edition]]''. | | Release of the ''[[Collectors' Edition]]''. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| December 17 | | December 17 | ||
| Release of ''[[Arabian Nights]]''. This is the first [[expansion]] set, consisting of new cards rather than reprints. It sells out instantaneously. | | Release of ''[[Arabian Nights]]''. This is the first [[expansion]] set, consisting of new cards rather than reprints. It sells out instantaneously. | ||
|} | |} | ||
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* [[Jesper Myrfors]], art director | * [[Jesper Myrfors]], art director | ||
* [[Beth Moursund]], netrep | * [[Beth Moursund]], netrep | ||
===Design and Development=== | ====Design and Development==== | ||
* [[Richard Garfield]], original designer | * [[Richard Garfield]], original designer | ||
* University of Pennsylvania | * University of Pennsylvania | ||
** [[Tom Fontaine]] | ** [[Tom Fontaine]] | ||
** [[Barry Reich]] | ** [[Barry Reich]] | ||
* The "East Coast Playtesters". <ref>{{ | * The "East Coast Playtesters".<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/ice-and-men-2006-07-03|Of Ice and Men|[[Mark Rosewater]]|July 6, 2003}}</ref> | ||
** [[Skaff Elias]] | ** [[Skaff Elias]] | ||
** [[Jim Lin]] | ** [[Jim Lin]] | ||
** [[Chris Page]] | ** [[Chris Page]] | ||
** [[Dave Pettey]] | ** [[Dave Pettey]] | ||
* The "Penn group", members of a local bridge club. <ref>{{ | * The "Penn group", members of a local bridge club.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/working-draft-2010-03-19|Working Draft|[[Mark Rosewater]]|March 22, 2010}}</ref> | ||
** [[Charlie Catino]] | ** [[Charlie Catino]] | ||
** [[Joel Mick]] | ** [[Joel Mick]] | ||
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** [[Elliott Segal]] | ** [[Elliott Segal]] | ||
===The Duelist=== | ====The Duelist==== | ||
* Kathryn Haines, managing editor | * Kathryn Haines, managing editor | ||
* Paul Hughes, associate Editor | * Paul Hughes, associate Editor | ||
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* ''Arabian Nights'' | * ''Arabian Nights'' | ||
** [[Kaja Foglio]] | ** [[Kaja Foglio]] | ||
** | ** Ken Meyer Jr. | ||
** | ** Kristen Bishop | ||
** [[Susan Van Camp]] | ** [[Wikipedia:Susan Van Camp|Susan Van Camp]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{years}} | |||
[[Category:1993]] | [[Category:1993]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:17, 22 December 2022
The year 1993 was the first year of existence for Magic: The Gathering.[1]
Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Early 1993 | Wizards of the Coast settles a lawsuit about the unauthorized use of the Role Playing Game The Primal Order by paying an undisclosed sum to Palladium Books [2] Meanwhile, founder Peter Adkison is working to publish an affordable collectible card game designed by Richard Garfield that will have little set-up and short games.[3] |
| April 18 | WotC hosts an art show and open house at their offices. This is the first public introduction to Magic.[4] |
| July 1–4 | At the Origins Game Fair convention in Ft. Worth, Texas, WotC gives demonstrations of Magic at their booth and the open gaming area. Although no product is available for sale, pre-orders for Magic in the first hour outsell the rest of WotC's product line.[5] |
| August 2–16 (approx.) | Peter Adkison and his wife Cathleen give demonstrations of Magic during a promo tour to various game stores in Oregon, California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.[6] |
| August 19–22 | At the GenCon convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Magic (Alpha) is released to the public. The response at the convention is overwhelming.
|
| September | 10 millionth card made. |
| October 4 | Shortly after Alpha has sold out, the slightly edited Beta edition is released. It also sells out quickly. |
| Late November | Richard Garfield proposes to his girlfriend Lily Wu, using a specially made Magic card. |
| December 1 | Release of the first white bordered set, the Unlimited edition. |
| December 10 | Release of the Collectors' Edition. |
| December 17 | Release of Arabian Nights. This is the first expansion set, consisting of new cards rather than reprints. It sells out instantaneously. |
First involved
Wizards of the Coast
- Peter Adkison, owner
- Jesper Myrfors, art director
- Beth Moursund, netrep
Design and Development
- Richard Garfield, original designer
- University of Pennsylvania
- The "East Coast Playtesters".[8]
- The "Penn group", members of a local bridge club.[9]
The Duelist
- Kathryn Haines, managing editor
- Paul Hughes, associate Editor
- Amy Weber, Art Director
Artists
- Alpha
- Amy Weber
- Andi Rusu
- Anson Maddocks
- Brian Snõddy
- Christopher Rush
- Cornelius Brudi
- Dameon Willich
- Dan Frazier
- Daniel Gelon
- Douglas Shuler
- Drew Tucker
- Fay Jones
- Jeff A. Menges
- Jesper Myrfors
- Julie Baroh
- Kev Brockschmidt
- Mark Poole
- Mark Tedin
- Melissa Benson
- Quinton Hoover
- Richard Thomas
- Rob Alexander
- Ron Spencer
- Sandra Everingham
- Tom Wänerstrand
- Arabian Nights
- Kaja Foglio
- Ken Meyer Jr.
- Kristen Bishop
- Susan Van Camp
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 18, 2013) "Episode 63: 1993" ,Drive to Work (transcript)
- ↑ John Tynes (March 23, 2001) "Death to the Minotaur", Salon Media Group, Inc.
- ↑ Monty Ashley (January 23, 2013). "Twenty Years Ago". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.announce
- ↑ Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.misc
- ↑ Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.misc
- ↑ Magic Arcana (August 6, 2009). "The First DCI Tournament". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (July 6, 2003). "Of Ice and Men". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 22, 2010). "Working Draft". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.