In this episode, Justin and Kevin discuss the art of politicking in Commander games. They explore the importance of social negotiation, precise language, and reading players. They also dive into the pitfalls of over-talking, the skill of making deals, and the role of threat assessment in the game. The conversation emphasizes the entertainment value of Magic and the importance of having fun while leveraging politicking to influence game outcomes.

Takeaways

• Social negotiation
• Reading players
• Precise language
• Becoming the threat
• Making precise deals

Chapters

• 00:00 The Art of Politicking
• 14:27 The Skill of Making Deals
• 28:04 The Role of Threat Assessment
• 41:34 The Entertainment of Magic