It is amazing how 2.5 by 3.5 inches of cardboard could achieve unimaginable things.
During my seventh grade year, as a walked through the cafeteria to look for a place to fit in, I saw a few people playing a card game at one of the tables. The game caught my attention and I walked over to check out what they were playing. That was when I was introduced into Magic: The Gathering. I didn’t particularly like the game at first with more rules than the United States Constitution. However, just like the Anti-Federalists, I learned to accept the constraints the game imposed on emerging victorious.
One of the mechanics of the game that I fell in love with was the interaction between both players to respond to any action. Always being on the edge of my seat having no control over the next move fed my excitement of the game. You always had to predict what the opponent would do after every move -- mindfulness was key. …show more content…
If you wanted to take control of the game at all times you can be an answer key to your opponent’s actions. If you wanted to express how aggressive you are, you can be that overly-competitive guy in every little thing. Even though Magic: The Gathering is just a simple card game (not really), it became a reference to me to how I should be mindful about every action before committing. Throughout the many years I have played Magic: The Gathering, the game has showed me a personality that was hidden from my own
During my seventh grade year, as a walked through the cafeteria to look for a place to fit in, I saw a few people playing a card game at one of the tables. The game caught my attention and I walked over to check out what they were playing. That was when I was introduced into Magic: The Gathering. I didn’t particularly like the game at first with more rules than the United States Constitution. However, just like the Anti-Federalists, I learned to accept the constraints the game imposed on emerging victorious.
One of the mechanics of the game that I fell in love with was the interaction between both players to respond to any action. Always being on the edge of my seat having no control over the next move fed my excitement of the game. You always had to predict what the opponent would do after every move -- mindfulness was key. …show more content…
If you wanted to take control of the game at all times you can be an answer key to your opponent’s actions. If you wanted to express how aggressive you are, you can be that overly-competitive guy in every little thing. Even though Magic: The Gathering is just a simple card game (not really), it became a reference to me to how I should be mindful about every action before committing. Throughout the many years I have played Magic: The Gathering, the game has showed me a personality that was hidden from my own