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Revision as of 13:06, 4 October 2015
The year 1999 was the seventh year of existence for Magic: The Gathering.
Events
Date | Event | |
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Winter | Continuation of Combo Winter, players leaving the game in droves. | |
February | Release of Urza's Legacy. | |
Mid March | Emergency banning of Memory Jar. | |
April, 28 | Release of the Sixth Edition core set, also known as Classic.
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Spring | Fourth release of Vanguard cards in the Arena League. | |
May | Release of Portal Three Kingdoms, specifically designed for the Asian market. | |
June, 23 | Release of Urza's Destiny, the only set to be desined by one man. | |
July | Release of Starter, the next attempt, after the Portal series, to ease new players into the game. | |
October | Release of Mercadian Masques. Toned down power level. | |
November 12, 1999. | Release of the Battle Royale compilation box set, aimed to introduce players to multiplayer game play. | |
Player of the Year: | ||
Rookie of the Year: |
Publications
- The Colors of Magic (February)
- Time Streams (May)
- The Gathering Dark (June)
- Bloodlines (August)
- Mercadian Masques (September)
- The Thran (December)
- The Official Classic Sixth Edition Game Strategy Guide
- Deck Deconstruction Companion
- The Official Urza's Destiny Game Guide
- The Official Starter Game Strategy Guide
- The Official Tournament Player's Guide
- Magic: The Gathering Official Encyclopedia - Volume 4
First involved
Wizards of the Coast
- Li Tie (art director)
- Dana Knutson (art director)
R&D
Artists
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- Al Desheng
- Cai Tingting
- Chen Weidong
- Ding Songjian
- Fang Yue
- Gao Jianzhang
- Gao Yan
- He Jiancheng
- Hong Yan
- Huang Qishi
- Jack Wei
- Ji Yong
- Jiaming
- Jian Zhuqing
- Junich Inoue
- Junko Taguchi
- Kang Yu
- Koji
- Ku Xueming
- Kuang Sheng
- LHQ
- Li Tie
- Li Wang
- Li Xiaohua
- Li Youliang
- Li Yousong
- Lie Tiu
- Lin Yan
- Liu Jianjian
- Liu Shangying
- Miao Aili
- Mitsuaki Sagiri
- Qi Baocheng
- Qiao Dafu
- Qin Jun
- Qu Xin
- Quang Xuejun
- Shang Huitong
- Solomon Au Yeung
- Song Shikai
- Sun Nan
- Tang Xiaogu
- Wang Feng
- Wang Yuqun
- Wang Chiuxiong
- Xu Tan
- Xu Xiaoming
- Yang Guangmai
- Yang Hong
- Yang Yun Kwon
- Zhang Jhiazhen
- Zhao Dafu
- Zhao Tan
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- Arnie Swekel
- Ben Thompson
- Clyde Caldwell
- Dana Knutson
- Daniel R. Horne
- Dany Orizio
- Dave Dorman
- David Martin
- David Monette
- Frank Kelly Freas
- Fred Fields
- Gary Ruddell
- Glen Angus
- Jeff Easly
- Kevin Murphy
- Luca Zontini
- Mark Romanoski
- Massimilano Frezzato
- Matt Cavotta
- Mike Ploog
- Nelson DeCastro
- Scott Bailey
- Sean McConnell
- Tony Szczudlo