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A '''playtest''' is the process by which individual cards, as in [[card]] [[design]], or sets of cards, as in [[decks]], are played to test the card or cards for design issues to establish a desired quality. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/234|Nuts & Bolts: Initial Playtesting|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 11, 2013}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/daily/af6|A-Proxy-Mation|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|March 19, 2004}}</ref> | A '''playtest''' is the process by which individual cards, as in [[card]] [[design]], or sets of cards, as in [[decks]], are played to test the card or cards for design issues to establish a desired quality. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/234|Nuts & Bolts: Initial Playtesting|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 11, 2013}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/daily/af6|A-Proxy-Mation|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|March 19, 2004}}</ref> | ||
Playtest cards have specific card codes, to make them recognisable for the playtesters. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/21|Nuts & Bolts: Card Codes|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 12, 2009}}</ref> They are highly confidential. In early 2006, Wizards of the Coast filed a lawsuit against Daron Rutter, an moderator [[MTG Salvation]] for posting playtest cards for upcoming ''Magic: The Gathering'' card sets. <ref>{{cite web | Playtest cards often have specific card codes, to make them recognisable for the playtesters. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/21|Nuts & Bolts: Card Codes|[[Mark Rosewater]]|January 12, 2009}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/arcana/1539|Braincat|[[Magic Arcana]]|March 04, 2008}}</ref> They are highly confidential. In early 2006, Wizards of the Coast filed a lawsuit against Daron Rutter, an moderator [[MTG Salvation]] for posting playtest cards for upcoming ''Magic: The Gathering'' card sets. <ref>{{cite web | ||
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Deck playtesting involves testing a given deck against popular decks in a format's [[metagame]] and accordingly modifying the decklist, its main deck and its sideboard, to better deal with those decks. | |||
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A playtest is the process by which individual cards, as in card design, or sets of cards, as in decks, are played to test the card or cards for design issues to establish a desired quality. [1] [2]
Playtest cards often have specific card codes, to make them recognisable for the playtesters. [3] [4] They are highly confidential. In early 2006, Wizards of the Coast filed a lawsuit against Daron Rutter, an moderator MTG Salvation for posting playtest cards for upcoming Magic: The Gathering card sets. [5] The lawsuit accused him of engaging in copyright infringement, contributory copyright infringement, trade secret violation, unjust enrichment, and breach of contract.[6] The case was settled out of court, and the terms of the settlement have been sealed.[7]
Deck playtesting involves testing a given deck against popular decks in a format's metagame and accordingly modifying the decklist, its main deck and its sideboard, to better deal with those decks.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 11, 2013). "Nuts & Bolts: Initial Playtesting". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Aaron Forsythe (March 19, 2004). "A-Proxy-Mation". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (January 12, 2009). "Nuts & Bolts: Card Codes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (March 04, 2008). "Braincat". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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