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  • Making Room at the Table: Helping New Players Feel Welcome

    Making Room at the Table: Helping New Players Feel Welcome

    This post contains paid links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.(Also, you’re under no obligation to buy anything.) So, as a magic player myself, my group and I talk a lot about getting more people into Magic and inviting them to join us. We get excited about a new set,…

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  • Navigating Social Anxiety (Even Outside of Conventions)

    Navigating Social Anxiety (Even Outside of Conventions)

    So, this week I’m going to write a post that’s a little different than usual. I know it’s Avatar pre-release weekend, and I’m as excited about it as anyone else (I’m actually attending an event in a couple hours), but I wanted to take a moment to share a more personal anecdote that I feel…

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  • Exploring the World of Pop Culture: Idle Handz’s Mission

    Exploring the World of Pop Culture: Idle Handz’s Mission

    Hello and welcome, fellow Geeks! I am Xellarant, founder and creative heart behind Idle Handz — the online community where geeks learn to live what they love. In the attached intro video, I dive into the why and how of this quirky project with a focus on Magic Con being the first convention we officially…

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