Thursday Special Blend - Geek On
Thursday December 12th, 2013 with Kiernan Mac
Geek On! Would Von Clausewitz Appreciate The Tactics Of MTG?

What does an 18th century German-Prussian military theorist and a two-decade old strategic trading card game, focusing on battling wizards, have in common? Tactics; Tactics; (Wizards); and Tactics. Relive the discussion as host Kiernan Mac, along with special guest, the battle barista and veteran MTG player, J.P., discuss whether the military theorist Carl Von Clausewitz would appreciate the tactics of “Magic: The Gathering”. Is the Clausewitzian concept of the “trinity of warfare” and the “fog of war” demonstrated through MTG? Are the societal representations of MTG players false, or nominally limited in there understanding of an interesting pastime? Will Kiernan Mac ever be able to teach the color-blinded J.P. what it means to see red? Find out. Only on Geek On!