I just saw the video the Professor posted with Princess talking about DS9 and when he mentioned watching the show in high school, I was surprised that he is around my age, as I was in high school at the time. I thought he was older than that. Now that I know his was father was 81, back in 2015, I'm surprised again, because he looks so much younger, lol.
As someone who has lost his father, this video touched me in a way that it may have not others. Thank you for everything you mentioned in this video, may it be Magic related or not. I'm a small person, but you have touched my life. So here's to reminding you that you are great!
Amazing video. It's true how brutal kids but mostly parents can be. My brother and I loved the fantasy stuff when we were kids, and still do. Back story: My father was a police officer, kind of a hard man. His father died shortly after return from world war 2, my father was 6 but I digress. He was raised by a strict mother and that's the way he raised us. He supported us with everything we chose to do and always said that if anyone told you to do it different, tell'em to go to hell. It was difficult for me in school because I did play sports. I collected comics, overpower, mtg and liked the spice girls... Yeah... Anyway, When I got to highschool, I drove an old muscle car and played football, the "cool kids" didn't know what to think of me because I loved talking about DBZ, final fantasy, Pokemon and such so they stayed pretty much clear. Best advice I could give to anyone is to not worry about what those other people think because there will always be plenty of others who share your interests. When the time comes when I have a son/daughter I will show them my hobbies and if they like it cool, if not, show me what you like because I want him/her to be happy. You do amazing work! Keep the vids coming!
Raaanch I guess I was kinda blessed with where I went to high school, as no-one was really judgemental. I had line backers from the football team playing Pokemon with me and some other kids including people from the math team and total druggies. I was on the rowing team and my gf was the president of the creative writing club and treasurer for the anime club. everyone was really accepting
Hey, I know how you felt in your childhood. I have a severe lung condition, and I used to have an oxygen tan, (which everyone was afraid of, so I was alone), and now I have been diagnosed with clinical depression. But I found out my old friends had started playing M:TG, and that is how I am now part of their group! Thank you so much for furthering my understanding of this game! You have already made my life much better than before! As for the Q&A, What is your favourite card out of every block ever released?
Tolarian, I would like to thank you. You helped me get into this wonderful game. Me and my dad have been learning Magic together and today we went to our local game store for the first time and wow, I loved it, the people were friendly, they had every product you would ever need, binder after binder if singles, a they even had power 9! We are going to sit down and play there soon, were gonna go to FNM and prereleases and have an amazing time, and I have to thank you for that, for helping me not only financialy but also giving me courage to go to a local game store. Keep being awesome! :-)
I think that, despite this video not having a whole lit directly relating to Magic, this is your best and most important video that you have ever made.
What an amazing story. I too had a similar situation growing up, and I'm only 19. I find it heartwarming that your dad would do these videos with you even when he doesn't know too much about the game. Today is my father's birthday, so hearing this story gave me a reminder of how lucky I am to have a supportive father who didn't mind that his son would rather mess around with card games and wrestling figures, but instead give full support to it. Thank you so much for this reminder, and I'm glad you're able to do what you love. Maybe when your son is a little older you can give him a deck for his birthday and let him decide if he enjoys it or not. Hopefully he comes to enjoy the thing that brings us all together :D
My father always thought that playing any card or board games would turn me into a gambler(???) and get me killed for debts or something like that... I only recently explained to him and he seems to be changing his mind a bit.
Yo... I fucking cried like a baby after watching this. I immediately went and hugged both of my parents. Then told them what I watched. The "feels" were real here. I was the same way coming up. Well, except replace My Little Pony with Legos. Ha ha. I need to shake your hand man. You are the coolest guy I'm subscribed to. Your videos never disappoint and you need to take all the time you need, to make them. Godspeed. I have a few questions for you though. Where is the Tiny Leaders video? Ha ha. I know a bajillion people are asking that one. Where is a good place that I can buy MTG art that can be framed? I would kill for a Sunpetal Grove, Any Ravinca/Innistrad/Zendikar Land Art, Soulfire Grand Master, Geist Of Saint Traft, and/or Baneslayer Angel to hang up. And I know you're gonna keep doing that podcast with Wedge but, do you plan on doing anymore collabs with other CZcamsrs? Thanks again for the great videos and I'm happy others are seeing your work. I'm even happier that they like it enough to to sub and help your channel grow. You deserve it man. Cheers.
I crack up with Legos. I use to play with them as a kid. Just last month I realized that they weren't Legos at all. They where called TENTE. I brought them out to give them to my son and they did not fit with his. So I never actually played with "Legos".
You have an amazing father, and from your videos I can say for certain that you will be just as amazing. I want to give you and your father a hug for being some of the decent human beings left in the world.
I'll be honest I've never been a big fan of the professor's content, but this video definitely changed my opinion of him as a person in a huge way. I may not be a regular on the channel, but I have a lot more respect for him than I used to. Good on you, Professor, for making this kinda video.
You know what, I'm 15, I play magic, I never turn on the TV except for news and science channel, the only shows I really watch are various animes and my little pony, I don't give a damn about sports and you know what professor? You've reminded me that I'm proud of my differences, that in proud of who I am, thank you professor, thank you. /) to one of the first bronys XD!
Honestly. Im pretty much the local nerd at my school. All I watch Is anime, I watch my little pony, play mtg, play pokemon vgc and god knows what. I don't give a fuck about sports.
I know this video is old but it really brings a smile to my face because your father reminds me of my own parents. Growing up having nobody understand what you like when everyone around you is interested in Football and you have to feel different because you're one of the only people who don't show interest. My dad would try things out like fishing, football, baseball, etc. to see if I'd like it, yeah, but at the end my parents knew that things like card games were what I liked and would fully support me in my hobby. At the end of the day, support from your loved ones is one of the greatest things you can have in this world, no matter what it may be for. Thanks again, professor.
Professor, you got me tearing a little bit. Your dad is wonderful! While describing your dad you also described mine with every seeming detail. Be thankful that your Dad is still here. Love him and cherish him while you have him! My dad sadly passed away last February, which is why I am a little teary right now. The way you described your dad reminded of mine so much! I love and miss him every single moment. Thanks for the great video! -Garrett
I nearly cried watching this video. I wish my dad could support like he supported the Professor. But he can’t because he passed away a few years ago from a heart attack when I was really young. But he is in a better place now, and I’m still happy now because I have friends that I play Magic with all the time at lunch. Thank you Prof. So much.
Thank You Bryan, I started watching your videos back in 2016 I believe, when I had first gotten into Magic. I took a long 5 year hiatus, and have gotten back into the fold when I had found some of my old cards, the ones that I did not get rid of for some reason. I wish that I had continued to hear your message for all these years, especially when I was still in High School. Thank You, you are very sweet. I Love You, and greetings from Escondido, California! :)
My dad tried to get me into Magic when I visited him at Maine several times. I was young and didn't get into it, not until a few months ago. When I visited him and played the game that he's played for years, it was wonderful. One of the best memories I have, just being able to spend time with my dad and to do something together. Wish I got into it sooner though, and I wish I kept the Elf and Slicer deck he gave me to start with.
7:00 the paragraphs to follow really got to me! The fact that you also had a father that does not understand you but will always supports you makes me respect you tenfold more then I have before! I wish you get to 4 ?Million subscribers in a year because you deserve everyone one of them!
Coming over from your current Regrets video as I had no idea this video existed. My mom recently passed and hearing you talk about your father reminded me of how she always supported me, even when I messed up. This was a real tearjerker. My mom bought me cards and brought me to friends houses to draft and she never learned how to play, but she always did her best to make sure I enjoyed life and learned to be my own person. Sometimes having just one person believe in you makes all the difference. Thanks, Prof... And thanks mom. RIP.
Mister, you made my day. I, for one, have troubles in my school- people keep thinking that I was weird and different because of my interests in Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Cardfight Vanguard, and the such. I thought that I was the only one, since people hated me and even tried to avoid talking to me whenever I sit in my classes with them. Thank you for this heartwarming video- it inspired me to pursue my interests even more.
Thanks a lot for making this video. I too was pretty sad as a kid, and although I never experienced poverty the same way you did I felt the same things you felt. I think this video is one of the most significant and important things you've ever made.
Hey I loved your story I have a similar story my mother would always get me at the McDonald's toys because I thought they were very collectible and she would collect them too, my cousins were very jealous of me and would make fun of me. aww your mom buys you everything, but my mom said don't never let them make you feel bad I worked a lot to get you what you want just to see you happy and smile. And I've always thanked her for that :)
This video was really amazing and made me want to cry a little bit as well. Your dad supporting you is an absolutely amazing thing to hear because my dad was the same way though he never drove me to the store to help me get cards and stuff. Even though I wasn't the kid who was big into sports and preferred to watch My Little Pony FiM and play Yu-Gi-Oh and recently Magic as well he supported me no matter what even though I knew he would never get into any of it. My father recently passed away about a month ago and its upset me immensely that the one friend i had in the world that knew me better than almost anyone else is gone now. The reason I'm commenting this on your video is because though I can no longer have plenty of years ahead of me to spend time with my dad and have fun I want you to enjoy as much time as possible with your father and I want to wish you luck with your channel and your life ahead of you. Thank you for all the hard work you do with your channel and I'll be here supporting you for as long as you decide to stay on youtube. ~Divine Shadow~
What a beautiful story! I can't describe greatly enough how happy I am to have stumbled upon Magic in the buzzing world around me- the community is amazing! Thank you for sharing your story and being one of the reasons why I love the game Magic.
I just love your memories from childhood, learning how people can be mean and cruel... but that there's room for great and generous people. To learn how to love, no matter what life throws at us. Powerfull stuff. Thanks.
I love your dad stories. My dad was aways my model, I am triplet, no one saves money for triplets, my childhood was with feel things, feel toys, but he and my mom never let me or my brothers needing anything. I love them for it, and I will do whatever I can for them to be happy.
Thank you, professor, for sharing that very touching story with all of us--what a great message it sends! I look forward to the next installment of "An Old Man Remembers," even more so now after having learned that although your dad may not have always understood your interests, he supported you in your pursuit of them nonetheless. Cheers!
From the title, I thought this was a video about those My Little Pony MTG cards and whether or not they're worth buying. What I saw instead was a million times better. Every time I see or hear about your father, I am impressed at how good of a parent he is. It must have been wonderful growing up with such a supportive parent having your back. Thank you professor for such a heartwarming story.
Your dad is a great story and I felt the same as you growing up with being "different", it wasn't until I was in my twenties when I realized I could like what I like and also be open minded to things other people liked and not feel any grudges or ill-will towards any of them. This is a great video and I really hope that your future brings you as much ease to allow difference as your father allowed you to be. It's pretty horrible how generations treat people who are different than the norm so poorly (especially back then), so I hope that one day, everyone can exist peacefully. Everyone should be what they are and ALL parents should support their children no matter what they're into.
I just recently found your channel and started watching from the first video. As I watched I was surprised to find out how much we both have in common. Same Age, started playing Magic around the same time, stopped playing Magic about the time, Returned to Magic about the same time. Same preferences in Magic, and I too hate to have to choose a favorite, the list goes on. Then I got to this video and granted the similarities or early ages are not so much alike, I never had the My Little Ponies, but I did intentionally go the other direction every time and never cared what anyone thought (Still Don't). Magic the Gathering did start many friendships, and brought some old friends back around. Never really had a dad, just a single mom doing the best she could. But I am getting off topic. I just wanted to let you know this Video is by far the best I have seen so far and has a strong message. Thanks for sharing this.
I applaud you on such a great video. I think I actually enjoyed this video more then any of your other videos. It made me think of my Father, who has not been with us for 17 years now. Good and Bad memories came back that I had not thought of in a longtime. And I Thank you for creating a spark that made them come back to me.
I was away on a business trip last week and just not started getting time to catch up on videos... this one seems very heartfelt and I wanted to thank you for sharing. I'm in my 30's and grew up on Nintendo and Saturday morning cartoons. I played D&D and Magic was introduced to me in Alpha as a way to play D&D in a few minutes instead of hours. I've been hooked ever since, and I've met a lot of unique and awesome people because of it. 100k followers coming soon :D
Like it did for a lot of people here this brought a tear to my eyes as well. I grew up in a very traditional family and my parents rejected my hobbies. But me being unwilling to change I went through a rebellious phase in a pretty different way than most people probably experience it. Rather than skipping school and doing drugs I simply stopped listening to them when they told me to stop enjoying my nerdy hobbies like playing cards or watching certain TV shows. Eventually they gave up on trying to change me, not because they realized they were wrong but because they realized that *I* could not be changed. No child should have to go through that and it amazes me that your father, who grew up in a far more traditional era, could be so supportive of you.
thanks for making this man I think a lot of us can relate to this story. Thank god that like you I found my friends and my passions and I learned to not be ashamed of them pretty early in junior high.
Professor - When I first came across your videos, a few months ago, I found them to be a bit dry and clinical. Not exactly to my tastes. But since then, I've not only come to subscribe to the channel, but appreciate more deeply what you're doing here. You've embraced the sheer and utter silliness that I have come to love about your channel. I watched your recent podcast with Wedge, and realized that you and I are more alike than I would have expected. But it was THIS video that makes me truly understand how similar our paths have been. I just wanted to tell you that I thank you for giving of your time so freely to entertain us, and thanks also for opening up and being so honest in this video. I had a special relationship with one of my parents as well. In my case, it was my mother who supported everything I did, and spoiled me beyond her means. I recently lost her to cancer, so hearing your words in this video echoed my feelings towards my mom. Be sure to spend as much time as you are able to, spoiling your father in return for what he's done for you. Every moment is precious. Thank you again for being so incredibly awesome (AND so sharply dressed!). :-D
Another amazing story...this one brought a tear to my eye in fact. My father never understood me or my interests when I was a boy . He was all baseball, heavy machinery and construction. I was a scrawny lonely nerd who loved Star Wars and sat out under the stars at night with my telescope in the wee hours of the mornings. I was introduced to D&D in high school then Magic...both of those games brought me out of my shell. I made great friends who are still a part of my life to this day. My father still does not understand who I am but I will always love him because he just let me be...me :)
I like sports and i also like magic. I would also see kids in my school who would be bullied and picked on because they were perceived to be different, but i would make it a point to talk with them and be friendly to them. I found that it was a lot more pleasant being around them than a lot of the guys i played sports with bc they would always be interested in talking about what they loved, as well as having a lot of whitty humor to interject every now and then. When i would hang out with the sports guys, they did also talk about what they liked in sports, but they would also talk about things they didn't like (that person/those people over there) or how they would do this or that demoralizing thing to this or that girl. This is why i chose to start hanging out more with those thought of as "outcasts"
You thank me professor, but I must thank you 10x. I have learned a lot about magic just by your videos and you were one of my biggest influences when I was looking into playing mtg. You are not a full time youtuber but you act like it, and that's one of my favorite things about you, aswell as your charisma, enthusiasm, and love for mtg :D
Thank you so much for this video. I clicked this because the title was odd, and I came away with a genuine and earnest story. Recently, I've been having some family troubles, and this video made me nostalgically happy. Thank you again. So much.
I love your tie and 3 piece. And I totally played with ponies with my sister too, thank you for putting up with the pain. This is an important message for so so many to hear. Love your videos and guides.
Sitting here watching and tearing up a bit. Acceptance is so huge, I'm fairly new to your channel and love it so much. You are what I wish all dads turn out to be.
I just wanted to say that I really appreciate this video. I was fortunate to have a father with whom my interests aligned with. However, I now have a son of my own. He is autistic. The part where you said that your father didn't understand but still supported you really resonated with me. I thank you for bolstering my strength in supporting my son on a daily basis. I may not understand him, but I love him and support him all the same. I hope you see this comment and it brings you happiness from the work you have put in. Thank you, and keep going!
This video real hit me. I am 16 when I was 8 I had no friends I was in a smart kids program but resived extra help for reading so naturally the other kids hated me they didn't want anything to do with me. My parents tryed to push me into sports and I was bad at it and I hated it. But when I got older I moved and I meet some wierd kids that were like me in the lunchroom playing magic they where nice to me and they got me into the game. So this video hit me hard I'll say it it made me cry and feel good to know that there are other people like me that have gone through similar things. So if you see this at all, thank you.
It is encouraging to here your personal story about this - thank you. Although MLP wasn't a part of my childhood as a child of the mid-late 90's, Pokemon and Brian Jacques' Redwall books were and I was most certainly not a "sports fanatic" like the rest.
I can relate to you so much. i was always the one with a different opinion on things... the socially awkward guy. my father always supported me on everything i was going through and still does, while my mother (back then) tried to change me. my father isn't as old as your father, but he was also 100% with me on every decision i made. And if i ever have kids i will do the same. This video really touched me. Good job.
I learned about this channel through The Mana Source and found it to be very informative and helpful... but I think this video touched me so much that I had to subscribe. Props to your father for supporting your interests and even encouraging them. I can't wait for your next video
This video was more than just a bit good - and that's putting it extremely mildly. I guess what I should say is your video is important. It's honest. It's spoken from the heart. It's real - people have different interests and society wont always agree or support, society will be cruel). It's lived through and lived in. This video is crucial truth. Love and love unconditionally. Thank you professor for sharing this. It takes real guts, and a true sense of wisdom to post a story like this.
This hit me hard, Professor. Me and my father have always been at odds growing up, and still are today. When you said 'I love you dad', I couldnt help but ball my eyes out.
Thank you for making and posting this video. I'm fairly new to MTG and I've found your channel to be a great source of information. It has helped me find my place in a community that has been established long before I even know what MTG was. I also really enjoyed your stories and the messages behind them. If only more people (including parents) were as accepting of people no matter what their interests, personalities, choices, etc as your dad and you are. Thanks for all the great videos and I look forward to seeing more of them!
i loved this video, one of the best magic memories so far. i really felt the emotion . i shared this with a friend of mine cause i loved it so much, he doesnt even lay magic but i still feel the felling is the same
What a fantabulous video, you're lucky to have such a wonderful and supportive father. Especially during a time when that maybe wasn't as common. Keep up the good work!
Do you think dig Through Time was ban worthy? What do you think the meta will be? When do you think we will see Zendikar fetch reprinted and full art lands? What do you hope to see in MM2? How long have you played MTG? How much money do you think you have spent on MTG? What MTG birthday present should I wish? Boxes are not that good, and they don't know how to buy singles... Well, that was all I got for now! You can choose whatever questions you would like in your QA! :)
This video is old, and I don't have a good relationship with my father, but the message about staying different is very strengthening. thank you. I am a lot like you.
Thank you professor. Truly, you got me into magic and magic saved my life. I really mean that, playing magic and looking forward to it gave me a reason to get out of bed in the morning. So thank you.
When i was starting magic not that long tine ago i remeber after school going to youtube and finding channels to help me understand the game. I was overblown with the content i never knew how big of a community magic was, but there was tgis one channel that stood out to me helping me know more about sealed, draft, standard and even modern and when i got to play for the first time i had so much fun i could not stop playing it until i had to and that channel that helped me and still helps id Tolarian Community College. Thank you for your help
Professor, I know that you will probably never see this due to the fact that this is a three year old video, but I just need to comment on how much you are an inspiration to me. In a day where it is hard sometimes to take pride in calling myself a magic player due to the toxicity from the fanbase that has come up as a result of wizards' increased attempts at inclusivity, you are a constant shining example of the good that can exist in this community. As I study to become an English teacher myself like you once were (only high school level unfortunately not a member of the college like you haha) I can only hope I am as encouraging and welcoming of an educational figure as you have been. Even though I picked my major before i started playing magic or found out about your channel, you have still had a huge influence on me. I work at an elementary afterschool program and one of the things I do there is run a magic club, teaching kids from 3rd to 5th grade to play. After watching your video on parents reacting to magic, its honestly something I wish I could play to all of those kids parents. It's a fantastic video, and what I thought to be my favorite of yours, until I saw this. This video hit me particularly close to home, since I grew up in a household that has been less that supportive of me or my atypical interests my entire life, as well as in a school where I was bullied and blamed for it by the teachers like you. As you described, growing up in a world where you feel like no one understands or cares about you was tough as I grew up. But it was through things like magic that I got as close as I have been to my now best friend. Magic can save a life in the right situation at the right time. Long story short, across your whole channel but especially in these two videos, you inspire me to be a great teacher as well as a better parent than I got growing up. Professor, you are the best!
Really enjoyed this video, as someone who somewhat suppressed who I was for quite some time this video hits close to home as it does to many others. Ended up getting into drugs and alcohol as an escape. Took me many years to find myself and to this day I'm still sorta searching. To any young ones out there be yourself and most Importantly LOVE yourself. If you don't love you it's hard for anyone else to.
Professor, sir, you are amazing. This video is almost like a coming out. I admire your outpouring of support. I can very much relate to you as a boy. I was an only child, mostly raised by my somewhat distant grandparents. I too felt the desire to be different, for the sake of being different. I decided that if I was to have no friends and be alone, then I would learn to love myself. I would embrace every flaw, even the ones I couldn't fix. I've always been so stubborn -- a trait of many in my family. In middle school my refusal to fit in led to many issues. I found myself fighting a lot with other kids and even running my mouth to instigate fights. Soon I was being counseled for my anger issues. I grew aggressive in my frustration that no one seemed to understand or even try to understand WHO I was. While I was trying to be different, I was wrong for lashing out against my peers for not "getting me". It's been a tough life for me. I still have trouble being too loud, too weird, or just to aggressive. The biggest difference is that I've learned to never lay a hand on another person. This doesn't make my harsh words any easier though. Magic has been such a help to me. Allowing me to bond with a variety of different guys, and various ages and walks of life. The game has variation, much like those who become a part of it. And although my wife will likely never get it, she supports my crayz obsession. Ha.
i know many others agree with me and most likely have commented on the subject as i am now but what i just watched was very moving to me and i feel like a lot of parents now and future and even those without kids should watch this to always try and support the one's nearest to you and hopefully not cave into the bats of doubt or their children or anyone and keep a supporting hand out for whatever they do but amazing video sir.
You are an inspiration, Professor! Not for the Q&A but a potential video idea: Can you do a comparison of all the sets since you started playing and maybe go through what you liked and disliked about each set? Sort of a mini-review perhaps. I haven't even looked at Fate Reforged yet because I've been so busy! Love your work, and congrats on 40K!
Dude, that was inspiring. Just stumbled on this channel because of my mate (we were discussing about sleeves) and he suggested I check your channel out. I agree with all the points you raised on this video. Cheers!
Well ... this is why I always love going to the card shop - seeing and interacting with other people who share the love for MTG with me I feel like I'm not alone. It might be weird but right now I don't think I have any friend left because of the fact that we driffted away from each other - we started going to colleges in diferent cities and never had a chance to meet in last two years ... Right now only when I go to the card shop I feel like I belong somewhere and this is why I love MTG. This is also why I think about making some youtube videos that will be tutorials for MTG but in my native language.
"Whatever he wants to do with himself, in this world, I will support him. I will never forbid him from being with anything or anyone that he loves..." - What if he want's to be a Psychonaut?
heart to heart talk about the struggles! the true secret to being bullied and not understood is to endure.keep on going and one day we will find people like us...
This is one of your best videos! Thank you for this, professor. It's ok to like sports, but people need to understand it is ok to not like them too. In fact, it's boring to see how most people are compelled to be exactly like each other, liking the same things and rejecting everyone who isn't part of that "standard" group (no pun with the standard format intended).
What a wonderful story to hear! I did teared up when i watching it due to the fact that i lost my father recently, and almost having the same experience that you had. Near his final month we would be up all night as he watch me speed play my magic deck and later on asking about what it was about and how to play it. Those were my best moments times i ever had with my father. Now in going to cry some more in the other room. My question for you is will you ever have some sort of google hangout or raidcall with fans to discuss magic related topic, or to get to know your fans even more. I enjoy your podcast with mana source. P.S good luck on the booster box!!!
Clap, clap, clap, clap. Serioursly, it's very good to hear this things time to time. Of course people like us know at the end that we are not alone, but feels nice when someone remember it to us. Thank's man
Grats on hitting 40k+ subs! I've said this before, but, your channel was the first I found when I started playing magic again with the PreRelease of Khans of Tarkir. I've watch everything since, and even most of your older videos. I absolutely appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos...Thank you... A Question for Q&A: What is your favorite Commander for the new(ish) format, Tiny Leaders?
"He didnt understand that world but he trusted me". Thats what people need.
Indeed
Pin this up prof!
This was a very real-talk video. I respect you as a person immensely, and as a prof too.
He's 81?! He looks really good for 81.
I just saw the video the Professor posted with Princess talking about DS9 and when he mentioned watching the show in high school, I was surprised that he is around my age, as I was in high school at the time. I thought he was older than that. Now that I know his was father was 81, back in 2015, I'm surprised again, because he looks so much younger, lol.
That was really well done, very honest and genuine. Fantastic job
As someone who has lost his father, this video touched me in a way that it may have not others. Thank you for everything you mentioned in this video, may it be Magic related or not. I'm a small person, but you have touched my life. So here's to reminding you that you are great!
Amazing video. It's true how brutal kids but mostly parents can be. My brother and I loved the fantasy stuff when we were kids, and still do. Back story: My father was a police officer, kind of a hard man. His father died shortly after return from world war 2, my father was 6 but I digress. He was raised by a strict mother and that's the way he raised us. He supported us with everything we chose to do and always said that if anyone told you to do it different, tell'em to go to hell. It was difficult for me in school because I did play sports. I collected comics, overpower, mtg and liked the spice girls... Yeah... Anyway, When I got to highschool, I drove an old muscle car and played football, the "cool kids" didn't know what to think of me because I loved talking about DBZ, final fantasy, Pokemon and such so they stayed pretty much clear. Best advice I could give to anyone is to not worry about what those other people think because there will always be plenty of others who share your interests. When the time comes when I have a son/daughter I will show them my hobbies and if they like it cool, if not, show me what you like because I want him/her to be happy. You do amazing work! Keep the vids coming!
Raaanch I guess I was kinda blessed with where I went to high school, as no-one was really judgemental. I had line backers from the football team playing Pokemon with me and some other kids including people from the math team and total druggies. I was on the rowing team and my gf was the president of the creative writing club and treasurer for the anime club. everyone was really accepting
Hey, I know how you felt in your childhood. I have a severe lung condition, and I used to have an oxygen tan, (which everyone was afraid of, so I was alone), and now I have been diagnosed with clinical depression. But I found out my old friends had started playing M:TG, and that is how I am now part of their group! Thank you so much for furthering my understanding of this game! You have already made my life much better than before!
As for the Q&A, What is your favourite card out of every block ever released?
That question is the bane of magic XD
Thank you, Professor. This is all I watch when I have a bad day. When I get bullied. I watch this almost everyday. Thank you Professor. Thank you.
Tolarian, I would like to thank you. You helped me get into this wonderful game. Me and my dad have been learning Magic together and today we went to our local game store for the first time and wow, I loved it, the people were friendly, they had every product you would ever need, binder after binder if singles, a they even had power 9! We are going to sit down and play there soon, were gonna go to FNM and prereleases and have an amazing time, and I have to thank you for that, for helping me not only financialy but also giving me courage to go to a local game store. Keep being awesome! :-)
Am I the only one that cries at this video? The feels
Nope I did to
In front of my mom
I think that, despite this video not having a whole lit directly relating to Magic, this is your best and most important video that you have ever made.
I cried listening to this man... I was alone and there was no rescue for so long... great that you tell us about the support people need so badly!
What an amazing story. I too had a similar situation growing up, and I'm only 19. I find it heartwarming that your dad would do these videos with you even when he doesn't know too much about the game. Today is my father's birthday, so hearing this story gave me a reminder of how lucky I am to have a supportive father who didn't mind that his son would rather mess around with card games and wrestling figures, but instead give full support to it. Thank you so much for this reminder, and I'm glad you're able to do what you love. Maybe when your son is a little older you can give him a deck for his birthday and let him decide if he enjoys it or not. Hopefully he comes to enjoy the thing that brings us all together :D
My father always thought that playing any card or board games would turn me into a gambler(???) and get me killed for debts or something like that... I only recently explained to him and he seems to be changing his mind a bit.
Yo... I fucking cried like a baby after watching this. I immediately went and hugged both of my parents. Then told them what I watched. The "feels" were real here. I was the same way coming up. Well, except replace My Little Pony with Legos. Ha ha. I need to shake your hand man. You are the coolest guy I'm subscribed to. Your videos never disappoint and you need to take all the time you need, to make them. Godspeed.
I have a few questions for you though.
Where is the Tiny Leaders video? Ha ha. I know a bajillion people are asking that one.
Where is a good place that I can buy MTG art that can be framed? I would kill for a Sunpetal Grove, Any Ravinca/Innistrad/Zendikar Land Art, Soulfire Grand Master, Geist Of Saint Traft, and/or Baneslayer Angel to hang up.
And I know you're gonna keep doing that podcast with Wedge but, do you plan on doing anymore collabs with other CZcamsrs?
Thanks again for the great videos and I'm happy others are seeing your work. I'm even happier that they like it enough to to sub and help your channel grow. You deserve it man. Cheers.
M8 theres nothing wrong with growing up with legos. Like 80% of children that had a childhood grew up with legos
Same here...more and more I've been wanting some sweet magic framed artwork.
I crack up with Legos. I use to play with them as a kid. Just last month I realized that they weren't Legos at all. They where called TENTE. I brought them out to give them to my son and they did not fit with his. So I never actually played with "Legos".
Michael Schotborg Same
That was beautiful. Thank you for opening your heart in such a way. It is a fine and worthy one.
You have an amazing father, and from your videos I can say for certain that you will be just as amazing. I want to give you and your father a hug for being some of the decent human beings left in the world.
I'll be honest I've never been a big fan of the professor's content, but this video definitely changed my opinion of him as a person in a huge way. I may not be a regular on the channel, but I have a lot more respect for him than I used to. Good on you, Professor, for making this kinda video.
You know what, I'm 15, I play magic, I never turn on the TV except for news and science channel, the only shows I really watch are various animes and my little pony, I don't give a damn about sports and you know what professor? You've reminded me that I'm proud of my differences, that in proud of who I am, thank you professor, thank you. /) to one of the first bronys XD!
hes 15 how can be a neckbeared leave the doode alone
TV news is bad for you
Brohoof man (\
The support is real!
Honestly. Im pretty much the local nerd at my school. All I watch Is anime, I watch my little pony, play mtg, play pokemon vgc and god knows what. I don't give a fuck about sports.
+Shadow-MC
I know this video is old but it really brings a smile to my face because your father reminds me of my own parents. Growing up having nobody understand what you like when everyone around you is interested in Football and you have to feel different because you're one of the only people who don't show interest. My dad would try things out like fishing, football, baseball, etc. to see if I'd like it, yeah, but at the end my parents knew that things like card games were what I liked and would fully support me in my hobby. At the end of the day, support from your loved ones is one of the greatest things you can have in this world, no matter what it may be for.
Thanks again, professor.
Professor, you got me tearing a little bit. Your dad is wonderful!
While describing your dad you also described mine with every seeming detail. Be thankful that your Dad is still here. Love him and cherish him while you have him! My dad sadly passed away last February, which is why I am a little teary right now. The way you described your dad reminded of mine so much! I love and miss him every single moment. Thanks for the great video! -Garrett
When I become a father, I pray I can say and do the same things you do.
I nearly cried watching this video. I wish my dad could support like he supported the Professor. But he can’t because he passed away a few years ago from a heart attack when I was really young. But he is in a better place now, and I’m still happy now because I have friends that I play Magic with all the time at lunch. Thank you Prof. So much.
Thank You Bryan, I started watching your videos back in 2016 I believe, when I had first gotten into Magic. I took a long 5 year hiatus, and have gotten back into the fold when I had found some of my old cards, the ones that I did not get rid of for some reason. I wish that I had continued to hear your message for all these years, especially when I was still in High School. Thank You, you are very sweet. I Love You, and greetings from Escondido, California! :)
My dad tried to get me into Magic when I visited him at Maine several times. I was young and didn't get into it, not until a few months ago. When I visited him and played the game that he's played for years, it was wonderful. One of the best memories I have, just being able to spend time with my dad and to do something together. Wish I got into it sooner though, and I wish I kept the Elf and Slicer deck he gave me to start with.
7:00 the paragraphs to follow really got to me! The fact that you also had a father that does not understand you but will always supports you makes me respect you tenfold more then I have before! I wish you get to 4 ?Million subscribers in a year because you deserve everyone one of them!
Coming over from your current Regrets video as I had no idea this video existed. My mom recently passed and hearing you talk about your father reminded me of how she always supported me, even when I messed up. This was a real tearjerker. My mom bought me cards and brought me to friends houses to draft and she never learned how to play, but she always did her best to make sure I enjoyed life and learned to be my own person. Sometimes having just one person believe in you makes all the difference. Thanks, Prof... And thanks mom. RIP.
Mister, you made my day. I, for one, have troubles in my school- people keep thinking that I was weird and different because of my interests in Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Cardfight Vanguard, and the such. I thought that I was the only one, since people hated me and even tried to avoid talking to me whenever I sit in my classes with them. Thank you for this heartwarming video- it inspired me to pursue my interests even more.
Thanks a lot for making this video. I too was pretty sad as a kid, and although I never experienced poverty the same way you did I felt the same things you felt. I think this video is one of the most significant and important things you've ever made.
Truly mad respect towards you, keap on doing you, and same to every one else there!
Professor. You made me cry. I am very touched and you are lucky to have that supportive father of yours
Hey I loved your story I have a similar story my mother would always get me at the McDonald's toys because I thought they were very collectible and she would collect them too, my cousins were very jealous of me and would make fun of me. aww your mom buys you everything, but my mom said don't never let them make you feel bad I worked a lot to get you what you want just to see you happy and smile. And I've always thanked her for that :)
I dont think the Happy Meals helped you
Buzznav Videos lol
Sweet story :)
It is 8 years later...and you have over 800,000 of us now...I love you for creating this safe space for us to play Professor ❤
This video was really amazing and made me want to cry a little bit as well. Your dad supporting you is an absolutely amazing thing to hear because my dad was the same way though he never drove me to the store to help me get cards and stuff. Even though I wasn't the kid who was big into sports and preferred to watch My Little Pony FiM and play Yu-Gi-Oh and recently Magic as well he supported me no matter what even though I knew he would never get into any of it. My father recently passed away about a month ago and its upset me immensely that the one friend i had in the world that knew me better than almost anyone else is gone now. The reason I'm commenting this on your video is because though I can no longer have plenty of years ahead of me to spend time with my dad and have fun I want you to enjoy as much time as possible with your father and I want to wish you luck with your channel and your life ahead of you. Thank you for all the hard work you do with your channel and I'll be here supporting you for as long as you decide to stay on youtube.
~Divine Shadow~
What a beautiful story! I can't describe greatly enough how happy I am to have stumbled upon Magic in the buzzing world around me- the community is amazing! Thank you for sharing your story and being one of the reasons why I love the game Magic.
I just love your memories from childhood, learning how people can be mean and cruel... but that there's room for great and generous people. To learn how to love, no matter what life throws at us. Powerfull stuff. Thanks.
Amazing human being the prof, my son is 3 and loves my little pony, and it's nice to see another person support uncommon people
You actually made me cry. That was so lovely. Thank you
I love your dad stories. My dad was aways my model, I am triplet, no one saves money for triplets, my childhood was with feel things, feel toys, but he and my mom never let me or my brothers needing anything. I love them for it, and I will do whatever I can for them to be happy.
Thank you, professor, for sharing that very touching story with all of us--what a great message it sends! I look forward to the next installment of "An Old Man Remembers," even more so now after having learned that although your dad may not have always understood your interests, he supported you in your pursuit of them nonetheless. Cheers!
Thank you Professor for your videos. They always pull me from my slumps and help with getting me through my school work.
From the title, I thought this was a video about those My Little Pony MTG cards and whether or not they're worth buying. What I saw instead was a million times better. Every time I see or hear about your father, I am impressed at how good of a parent he is. It must have been wonderful growing up with such a supportive parent having your back. Thank you professor for such a heartwarming story.
Your dad is a great story and I felt the same as you growing up with being "different", it wasn't until I was in my twenties when I realized I could like what I like and also be open minded to things other people liked and not feel any grudges or ill-will towards any of them. This is a great video and I really hope that your future brings you as much ease to allow difference as your father allowed you to be. It's pretty horrible how generations treat people who are different than the norm so poorly (especially back then), so I hope that one day, everyone can exist peacefully. Everyone should be what they are and ALL parents should support their children no matter what they're into.
I just recently found your channel and started watching from the first video. As I watched I was surprised to find out how much we both have in common. Same Age, started playing Magic around the same time, stopped playing Magic about the time, Returned to Magic about the same time. Same preferences in Magic, and I too hate to have to choose a favorite, the list goes on. Then I got to this video and granted the similarities or early ages are not so much alike, I never had the My Little Ponies, but I did intentionally go the other direction every time and never cared what anyone thought (Still Don't). Magic the Gathering did start many friendships, and brought some old friends back around. Never really had a dad, just a single mom doing the best she could. But I am getting off topic. I just wanted to let you know this Video is by far the best I have seen so far and has a strong message. Thanks for sharing this.
I applaud you on such a great video. I think I actually enjoyed this video more then any of your other videos. It made me think of my Father, who has not been with us for 17 years now. Good and Bad memories came back that I had not thought of in a longtime. And I Thank you for creating a spark that made them come back to me.
I was away on a business trip last week and just not started getting time to catch up on videos... this one seems very heartfelt and I wanted to thank you for sharing. I'm in my 30's and grew up on Nintendo and Saturday morning cartoons. I played D&D and Magic was introduced to me in Alpha as a way to play D&D in a few minutes instead of hours. I've been hooked ever since, and I've met a lot of unique and awesome people because of it. 100k followers coming soon :D
Like it did for a lot of people here this brought a tear to my eyes as well.
I grew up in a very traditional family and my parents rejected my hobbies. But me being unwilling to change I went through a rebellious phase in a pretty different way than most people probably experience it. Rather than skipping school and doing drugs I simply stopped listening to them when they told me to stop enjoying my nerdy hobbies like playing cards or watching certain TV shows.
Eventually they gave up on trying to change me, not because they realized they were wrong but because they realized that *I* could not be changed. No child should have to go through that and it amazes me that your father, who grew up in a far more traditional era, could be so supportive of you.
thanks for making this man I think a lot of us can relate to this story. Thank god that like you I found my friends and my passions and I learned to not be ashamed of them pretty early in junior high.
Professor - When I first came across your videos, a few months ago, I found them to be a bit dry and clinical. Not exactly to my tastes. But since then, I've not only come to subscribe to the channel, but appreciate more deeply what you're doing here. You've embraced the sheer and utter silliness that I have come to love about your channel. I watched your recent podcast with Wedge, and realized that you and I are more alike than I would have expected. But it was THIS video that makes me truly understand how similar our paths have been.
I just wanted to tell you that I thank you for giving of your time so freely to entertain us, and thanks also for opening up and being so honest in this video. I had a special relationship with one of my parents as well. In my case, it was my mother who supported everything I did, and spoiled me beyond her means. I recently lost her to cancer, so hearing your words in this video echoed my feelings towards my mom. Be sure to spend as much time as you are able to, spoiling your father in return for what he's done for you. Every moment is precious.
Thank you again for being so incredibly awesome (AND so sharply dressed!). :-D
Another amazing story...this one brought a tear to my eye in fact. My father never understood me or my interests when I was a boy . He was all baseball, heavy machinery and construction. I was a scrawny lonely nerd who loved Star Wars and sat out under the stars at night with my telescope in the wee hours of the mornings. I was introduced to D&D in high school then Magic...both of those games brought me out of my shell. I made great friends who are still a part of my life to this day. My father still does not understand who I am but I will always love him because he just let me be...me :)
I like sports and i also like magic. I would also see kids in my school who would be bullied and picked on because they were perceived to be different, but i would make it a point to talk with them and be friendly to them. I found that it was a lot more pleasant being around them than a lot of the guys i played sports with bc they would always be interested in talking about what they loved, as well as having a lot of whitty humor to interject every now and then. When i would hang out with the sports guys, they did also talk about what they liked in sports, but they would also talk about things they didn't like (that person/those people over there) or how they would do this or that demoralizing thing to this or that girl. This is why i chose to start hanging out more with those thought of as "outcasts"
You thank me professor, but I must thank you 10x. I have learned a lot about magic just by your videos and you were one of my biggest influences when I was looking into playing mtg. You are not a full time youtuber but you act like it, and that's one of my favorite things about you, aswell as your charisma, enthusiasm, and love for mtg :D
It's great to hear that your dad was there for you and cared about your happiness. Looking forward to more videos.
Thank you so much for this video. I clicked this because the title was odd, and I came away with a genuine and earnest story. Recently, I've been having some family troubles, and this video made me nostalgically happy. Thank you again. So much.
I love your tie and 3 piece. And I totally played with ponies with my sister too, thank you for putting up with the pain. This is an important message for so so many to hear. Love your videos and guides.
I don't even play Magic, professor, but your channel is one of my favorites on all the web. This place is so very valuable.
This video brought tears to my eyes. its always great to hear stories like these and see the person become so much more.
Sitting here watching and tearing up a bit. Acceptance is so huge, I'm fairly new to your channel and love it so much. You are what I wish all dads turn out to be.
I just wanted to say that I really appreciate this video. I was fortunate to have a father with whom my interests aligned with. However, I now have a son of my own. He is autistic. The part where you said that your father didn't understand but still supported you really resonated with me. I thank you for bolstering my strength in supporting my son on a daily basis. I may not understand him, but I love him and support him all the same. I hope you see this comment and it brings you happiness from the work you have put in. Thank you, and keep going!
This video real hit me. I am 16 when I was 8 I had no friends I was in a smart kids program but resived extra help for reading so naturally the other kids hated me they didn't want anything to do with me. My parents tryed to push me into sports and I was bad at it and I hated it. But when I got older I moved and I meet some wierd kids that were like me in the lunchroom playing magic they where nice to me and they got me into the game. So this video hit me hard I'll say it it made me cry and feel good to know that there are other people like me that have gone through similar things. So if you see this at all, thank you.
It is encouraging to here your personal story about this - thank you. Although MLP wasn't a part of my childhood as a child of the mid-late 90's, Pokemon and Brian Jacques' Redwall books were and I was most certainly not a "sports fanatic" like the rest.
I can relate to you so much. i was always the one with a different opinion on things... the socially awkward guy. my father always supported me on everything i was going through and still does, while my mother (back then) tried to change me. my father isn't as old as your father, but he was also 100% with me on every decision i made. And if i ever have kids i will do the same.
This video really touched me. Good job.
I learned about this channel through The Mana Source and found it to be very informative and helpful... but I think this video touched me so much that I had to subscribe. Props to your father for supporting your interests and even encouraging them.
I can't wait for your next video
This video was more than just a bit good - and that's putting it extremely mildly. I guess what I should say is your video is important. It's honest. It's spoken from the heart. It's real - people have different interests and society wont always agree or support, society will be cruel). It's lived through and lived in. This video is crucial truth.
Love and love unconditionally.
Thank you professor for sharing this. It takes real guts, and a true sense of wisdom to post a story like this.
This hit me hard, Professor. Me and my father have always been at odds growing up, and still are today. When you said 'I love you dad', I couldnt help but ball my eyes out.
That was really awesome man! Your dad and you both are examples of good parenthood! You guys just got a new fan.
Thank you for making and posting this video. I'm fairly new to MTG and I've found your channel to be a great source of information. It has helped me find my place in a community that has been established long before I even know what MTG was. I also really enjoyed your stories and the messages behind them. If only more people (including parents) were as accepting of people no matter what their interests, personalities, choices, etc as your dad and you are. Thanks for all the great videos and I look forward to seeing more of them!
Lovely video, I really do appreciate the personal touch beyond just magic content. You breathe life into this hobby for all of us!
As long as you keep putting out quality videos you got us all. Well done, Sir.
i loved this video, one of the best magic memories so far. i really felt the emotion . i shared this with a friend of mine cause i loved it so much, he doesnt even lay magic but i still feel the felling is the same
4 years later your staring down 500 thousand. Love you too professor I hope to one day be able to sit down and play a few commander games.
These stories remind me of my dad professor.
What a fantabulous video, you're lucky to have such a wonderful and supportive father. Especially during a time when that maybe wasn't as common. Keep up the good work!
Do you think dig Through Time was ban worthy?
What do you think the meta will be?
When do you think we will see Zendikar fetch reprinted and full art lands?
What do you hope to see in MM2?
How long have you played MTG?
How much money do you think you have spent on MTG?
What MTG birthday present should I wish? Boxes are not that good, and they don't know how to buy singles...
Well, that was all I got for now! You can choose whatever questions you would like in your QA! :)
This video is old, and I don't have a good relationship with my father, but the message about staying different is very strengthening. thank you. I am a lot like you.
Thank you professor. Truly, you got me into magic and magic saved my life. I really mean that, playing magic and looking forward to it gave me a reason to get out of bed in the morning. So thank you.
If you cut the magic parts this could apply to literally anyone, a amazing video please pass this on
When i was starting magic not that long tine ago i remeber after school going to youtube and finding channels to help me understand the game. I was overblown with the content i never knew how big of a community magic was, but there was tgis one channel that stood out to me helping me know more about sealed, draft, standard and even modern and when i got to play for the first time i had so much fun i could not stop playing it until i had to and that channel that helped me and still helps id Tolarian Community College. Thank you for your help
Good work mate, this is an incredibly important message for the community, particularly the younger members. Keep doing great work!
Professor, I know that you will probably never see this due to the fact that this is a three year old video, but I just need to comment on how much you are an inspiration to me. In a day where it is hard sometimes to take pride in calling myself a magic player due to the toxicity from the fanbase that has come up as a result of wizards' increased attempts at inclusivity, you are a constant shining example of the good that can exist in this community. As I study to become an English teacher myself like you once were (only high school level unfortunately not a member of the college like you haha) I can only hope I am as encouraging and welcoming of an educational figure as you have been. Even though I picked my major before i started playing magic or found out about your channel, you have still had a huge influence on me. I work at an elementary afterschool program and one of the things I do there is run a magic club, teaching kids from 3rd to 5th grade to play. After watching your video on parents reacting to magic, its honestly something I wish I could play to all of those kids parents. It's a fantastic video, and what I thought to be my favorite of yours, until I saw this. This video hit me particularly close to home, since I grew up in a household that has been less that supportive of me or my atypical interests my entire life, as well as in a school where I was bullied and blamed for it by the teachers like you. As you described, growing up in a world where you feel like no one understands or cares about you was tough as I grew up. But it was through things like magic that I got as close as I have been to my now best friend. Magic can save a life in the right situation at the right time.
Long story short, across your whole channel but especially in these two videos, you inspire me to be a great teacher as well as a better parent than I got growing up. Professor, you are the best!
M Papalionakis: 👍
Really enjoyed this video, as someone who somewhat suppressed who I was for quite some time this video hits close to home as it does to many others. Ended up getting into drugs and alcohol as an escape. Took me many years to find myself and to this day I'm still sorta searching. To any young ones out there be yourself and most Importantly LOVE yourself. If you don't love you it's hard for anyone else to.
Professor, sir, you are amazing. This video is almost like a coming out. I admire your outpouring of support.
I can very much relate to you as a boy. I was an only child, mostly raised by my somewhat distant grandparents. I too felt the desire to be different, for the sake of being different. I decided that if I was to have no friends and be alone, then I would learn to love myself. I would embrace every flaw, even the ones I couldn't fix. I've always been so stubborn -- a trait of many in my family.
In middle school my refusal to fit in led to many issues. I found myself fighting a lot with other kids and even running my mouth to instigate fights. Soon I was being counseled for my anger issues. I grew aggressive in my frustration that no one seemed to understand or even try to understand WHO I was. While I was trying to be different, I was wrong for lashing out against my peers for not "getting me".
It's been a tough life for me. I still have trouble being too loud, too weird, or just to aggressive. The biggest difference is that I've learned to never lay a hand on another person. This doesn't make my harsh words any easier though.
Magic has been such a help to me. Allowing me to bond with a variety of different guys, and various ages and walks of life. The game has variation, much like those who become a part of it. And although my wife will likely never get it, she supports my crayz obsession. Ha.
i know many others agree with me and most likely have commented on the subject as i am now but what i just watched was very moving to me and i feel like a lot of parents now and future and even those without kids should watch this to always try and support the one's nearest to you and hopefully not cave into the bats of doubt or their children or anyone and keep a supporting hand out for whatever they do but amazing video sir.
Kind of related; Just recently a special set of official mtg cards got released called "Ponies: The Galloping".
This was very touching. I have a lot of empathy for you for I have a similar story. Your work is brilliant, you make a difference in our community.
You are an inspiration, Professor! Not for the Q&A but a potential video idea: Can you do a comparison of all the sets since you started playing and maybe go through what you liked and disliked about each set? Sort of a mini-review perhaps. I haven't even looked at Fate Reforged yet because I've been so busy! Love your work, and congrats on 40K!
This... I needed this. Thanks for all you do, Professor!
Dude, that was inspiring. Just stumbled on this channel because of my mate (we were discussing about sleeves) and he suggested I check your channel out. I agree with all the points you raised on this video. Cheers!
Well ... this is why I always love going to the card shop - seeing and interacting with other people who share the love for MTG with me I feel like I'm not alone. It might be weird but right now I don't think I have any friend left because of the fact that we driffted away from each other - we started going to colleges in diferent cities and never had a chance to meet in last two years ... Right now only when I go to the card shop I feel like I belong somewhere and this is why I love MTG. This is also why I think about making some youtube videos that will be tutorials for MTG but in my native language.
Well...first time I cried over an MTG youtube video...didn't see that one coming! Bravo sir - very touching video
Listening the this brought a tear to my eye. Your father is an amazing man and the type of person I strive to one day be. Thanks for sharing. :)
One of the best mtg or non mtg videos ive seen my whole life! Thank you so much!
"Whatever he wants to do with himself, in this world, I will support him. I will never forbid him from being with anything or anyone that he loves..." - What if he want's to be a Psychonaut?
Your subscribers love and support you! Keep posting videos - always looking forward to it.
heart to heart talk about the struggles! the true secret to being bullied and not understood is to endure.keep on going and one day we will find people like us...
Bless you and your parents. I was pretty much the same way as a kid. Keep up the great videos. Any chance we could see a Modern Teferi Lockdown deck?
This is one of your best videos! Thank you for this, professor. It's ok to like sports, but people need to understand it is ok to not like them too. In fact, it's boring to see how most people are compelled to be exactly like each other, liking the same things and rejecting everyone who isn't part of that "standard" group (no pun with the standard format intended).
What a wonderful story to hear!
I did teared up when i watching it due to the fact that i lost my father recently, and almost having the same experience that you had. Near his final month we would be up all night as he watch me speed play my magic deck and later on asking about what it was about and how to play it. Those were my best moments times i ever had with my father. Now in going to cry some more in the other room.
My question for you is will you ever have some sort of google hangout or raidcall with fans to discuss magic related topic, or to get to know your fans even more. I enjoy your podcast with mana source.
P.S good luck on the booster box!!!
Clap, clap, clap, clap. Serioursly, it's very good to hear this things time to time. Of course people like us know at the end that we are not alone, but feels nice when someone remember it to us. Thank's man
Grats on hitting 40k+ subs! I've said this before, but, your channel was the first I found when I started playing magic again with the PreRelease of Khans of Tarkir. I've watch everything since, and even most of your older videos. I absolutely appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos...Thank you...
A Question for Q&A: What is your favorite Commander for the new(ish) format, Tiny Leaders?