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'''Batching''' is [[R&D]] [[List of Magic slang|slang term]] used for the action of taking various (preexisting) game components and then connecting them into a larger group with a new word.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/historic-story-2018-04-09|A Historic Story|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 9, 2018}}</ref> [[Mark Rosewater]] sees batching as a design tool with interesting design space.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/more-maro-maro-2019-12-02|More Maro on Maro|[[Mark Rosewater]]| December 2, 2019}}</ref> | '''Batching''' is [[R&D]] [[List of Magic slang|slang term]] used for the action of taking various (preexisting) game components and then connecting them into a larger group with a new word.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/historic-story-2018-04-09|A Historic Story|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 9, 2018}}</ref> [[Mark Rosewater]] sees batching as a design tool with interesting design space.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/more-maro-maro-2019-12-02|More Maro on Maro|[[Mark Rosewater]]| December 2, 2019}}</ref> | ||
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* '''[[Historic]]''' was the first example of batching.<ref name="Mechanics">{{DailyRef|feature/dominaria-mechanics-2018-03-21|''Dominaria'' mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|March 21, 2018}}</ref> It collectively refers to [[artifact]]s, anything with the [[legendary]] [[supertype]], and [[Saga]]s. | * '''[[Historic]]''' was the first example of batching.<ref name="Mechanics">{{DailyRef|feature/dominaria-mechanics-2018-03-21|''Dominaria'' mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|March 21, 2018}}</ref> It collectively refers to [[artifact]]s, anything with the [[legendary]] [[supertype]], and [[Saga]]s. | ||
* '''[[Party]]''' is a mechanic that batches [[Cleric]], [[Rogue]], [[Warrior]], and [[Wizard]].<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/zendikar-rising-mechanics-2020-09-01|Zendikar Rising Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|September 1, 2020}}</ref> | * '''[[Party]]''' is a mechanic that batches [[Cleric]], [[Rogue]], [[Warrior]], and [[Wizard]].<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/zendikar-rising-mechanics-2020-09-01|Zendikar Rising Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|September 1, 2020}}</ref> | ||
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* '''Decorated''' cards are include [[premium]]s, [[promo]]s and cards with [[Alternate art]] or alternate [[card frame]]s.<ref>{{TwitterRef|wizards_magic|1326283502904553474|author=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|title=In the spirit of giving, here's a look at Topdeck the Halls!|date=November 10, 2020}}</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 04:50, 11 November 2020
- Not to be confused with Batch.
Batching is R&D slang term used for the action of taking various (preexisting) game components and then connecting them into a larger group with a new word.[1] Mark Rosewater sees batching as a design tool with interesting design space.[2]
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- Historic was the first example of batching.[3] It collectively refers to artifacts, anything with the legendary supertype, and Sagas.
- Party is a mechanic that batches Cleric, Rogue, Warrior, and Wizard.[4]
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- Decorated cards are include premiums, promos and cards with Alternate art or alternate card frames.[5]
Unreleased
- Mystical was considered for Throne of Eldraine. It would batch artifacts, enchantments, and Faeries.[6]
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 9, 2018). "A Historic Story". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 2, 2019). "More Maro on Maro". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (March 21, 2018). "Dominaria mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (September 1, 2020). "Zendikar Rising Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic: The Gathering (November 10, 2020). "In the spirit of giving, here's a look at Topdeck the Halls!". Twitter.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 18, 2019). "Throne of Eldraine Vision Designg Handoff, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.