Enter the Battlefield: Creators

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  • čas přidán 15. 05. 2017
  • The creative process isn't easy, and doing it for a living is even harder. In this episode, we explore the lives of two popular Magic content creators: Paul Cheon and Brian "The Professor" Lewis. One's a gold-level pro, the other got famous describing card sleeves. Despite the fear of failure, they've overcome obstacles to become full-time work-from-home fathers doing what they love. They do it to help someone qualify for a Pro Tour, or save a kid a few bucks. Most of all, they do it to make our day a little lighter.
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Komentáře • 276

  • @whiskywaffles9416
    @whiskywaffles9416 Před 7 lety +204

    "he calls him self the professor"? no no... HE IS THE PROFESSOR

  • @Fablelord1
    @Fablelord1 Před 7 lety +132

    I really like that the Professor wears a suit at home, and plays with his kid in it. It just kind of fits him and is hilariously adorable.

  • @TheRedskins6969
    @TheRedskins6969 Před 7 lety +87

    The Professor is the best thing the community has.

  • @DragonbornRito
    @DragonbornRito Před 7 lety +289

    Good on Wizards putting some spotlight on community content creators. They really are kind of the pulse of the Magic community and some extra recognition from the guys up top is a big deal.

    • @LifeBeginsAt20
      @LifeBeginsAt20 Před 7 lety +14

      It really is great to see and something for smaller creators to strive towards! The professor will always be an inspiration to mtg content creators. He's helped me a lot. I'd love to see more videos like this, or more recognition in other ways as there are loads of amazing creators out there.

    • @gunterlauch2241
      @gunterlauch2241 Před 4 lety +1

      But they dont mention Alpha Investments

  • @fairygoodmuller8065
    @fairygoodmuller8065 Před 7 lety +263

    who else is happy to see The "Brian Lewis" Professor in this video?

  • @Treaxvour
    @Treaxvour Před 7 lety +38

    Thank you professor! We love you. Thank you for taking the risks to do what you do for us.

  • @smur8728
    @smur8728 Před 7 lety +39

    Enter the Battlefield is hands down the most important piece of production that Wizards has produced for Magic in the past 15 years. Congratulations and many thanks to the developers, producers, creators, etc. of this show because this... This right here is what the best CCG/hobby needs as it's promotion platform. I am happy to say I've shared this video and others of Enter the Battlefield to many of my friends and family. Keep up this type of fantastic work and Magic has a bright future because of the notoriety this brings to creators like Paul and the Professor.

  • @bonvoyyawg
    @bonvoyyawg Před 7 lety +13

    Dearest WotC, MORE OF THIS. I came crashing back to Magic because of some of these content creators. Bring them in more on Pro Tours, give us more Friday Nights! This is the stuff that helps keep the community alive outside of the cardboard you print

  • @abelexclusa9856
    @abelexclusa9856 Před 7 lety +18

    How fortunate are we to have Two content creators like Prof and Cheon. You don't quite understand stand the weight of what they do until you see where they came from in their uphill battle. The Mtg community is definitely one of sacrifice and support , the women behind both men especially were quintessential in inspiring them to invest the time to take them where they are now. Taking the plunge to make this informative content like Cheon's and Prof's with the smallest seed of support is what makes me Respect and love this community the most. The game will always have promise as long as we keep conversations like this going with the desire improve each other, and these two men have certainly made profound statements about Pro play, game direction, affordability, creator collaboration and more. My hope is that Wizards continues to spot light more people in this growing world of magic if it's going to stay the force we are enamored with. The company makes a truely painstaking and well made design for the most part, but will need insight of Cheon, The Prof and more creators such as Wedge, Kevin, Dev, Rudy, Seth, The Magic Mics to give them the full perspective of what they get right and call them on their stumbles. The more Wizards have their ears to the ground and actually listen, the better everyone will be. Maybe taking a step in endorsing some of these creators in a such a way to help them fill in the blanks they miss. The wealth of creative people are there and keep this game flourishing, I plead wizards supports the foundation they have at their feet and truely tap into it.

  • @aarodful
    @aarodful Před 7 lety +5

    Wow. These types of videos remind me of why I keep playing magic. It is the people that I get to know and the community that we all have. I love meeting someone who as soon as they say they play magic, I immediately feel I have a bond with them. There is no other game that brings people together like that.

  • @patrickisinen9818
    @patrickisinen9818 Před 7 lety +42

    Just to see Wizards making a video like this speaks dividends about this wonderful community. And yes the prof sent me xD

  • @philadrian7618
    @philadrian7618 Před 7 lety +7

    I had the pleasure of meeting the professor at gp San Antonio and he was just the nicest guy ever. He even let me record him do a sleeve stress test on one of my sleeves! Idk if he'll ever see this comment but thanks for all you do Professor Brian!

  • @Nic1700
    @Nic1700 Před 7 lety +510

    The Professor has a real name?

    • @PewPew_McPewster
      @PewPew_McPewster Před 7 lety +63

      Nic1700 Same, I always thought his first name was "The" and last name "Professor".

    • @Zolthux
      @Zolthux Před 7 lety +45

      The "Brian lewis" Professor

    • @Kizer5Red
      @Kizer5Red Před 7 lety +12

      Is his name not: The Professor, herald of Nicol Bolas

    • @Valdrag
      @Valdrag Před 7 lety +15

      I refuse to believe it, his first name is The and his last name is Professor

    • @FenrirEX
      @FenrirEX Před 7 lety +33

      I mean. Brian Lewis sounds like a John Smith sorta name. Clearly it's just an alias The Professor uses when he has to.

  • @clynnwilkinson8980
    @clynnwilkinson8980 Před 7 lety +2

    I love that the professor has become such a cornerstone of our community. I am proud that we have nominated someone so genuine.

  • @A1ucard2
    @A1ucard2 Před 7 lety +23

    this is exactly the type of content that needs to on between cuts of the pro tour. We need more community made content, not just a boring splash screen and sleepy time music.

  • @LifeBeginsAt20
    @LifeBeginsAt20 Před 7 lety +117

    Really loved watching this - inspiration for all the smaller MTG content creators, like myself, that you can grow and help people! Such a great video and two really great creators on show. Thank you for making this!

    • @OrcsHeadMagic
      @OrcsHeadMagic Před 7 lety +1

      Congratulations on getting featured boyo!

    • @LifeBeginsAt20
      @LifeBeginsAt20 Před 7 lety +1

      I did? Will have to investigate this further!

    • @V4P1D_
      @V4P1D_ Před 7 lety +2

      You were in the professor's most recent video.

    • @LifeBeginsAt20
      @LifeBeginsAt20 Před 7 lety +4

      Amazing stuff - watching this now - thanks for letting me know! Today has been a great day now!

    • @liamcoso
      @liamcoso Před 7 lety +2

      Life Begins At 20 lkk

  • @VanOnline
    @VanOnline Před 7 lety +12

    Loved it!! Seeing the professor's channel evolve over the years has been an absolute pleasure, and Paul is always a blast to watch on Twitch. Great episode :D

  • @jeremiahbachmann3901
    @jeremiahbachmann3901 Před 7 lety +9

    More of this...I say again...*MORE OF THIS*. Thank you.

  • @etrain4109
    @etrain4109 Před 7 lety +9

    Please interview Richard and Seth from Mtggoldfish next. They're both outstanding guys and I love their content. Commander Clash, Against the Odds, Brewer Minutes, Live Streams all very entertaining and well done.

  • @PewPew_McPewster
    @PewPew_McPewster Před 7 lety +3

    Paul Cheon is really my hero, he manages to juggle high level Magic play with having a wife and children, to see his whole family Gel together like that is truly amazing.

  • @Zak_Katchem
    @Zak_Katchem Před 7 lety +2

    Please continue to make this type of content. It shows so much the community that there are people behind this game. The love, the care, and honestly how much we are people. Please continue.

  • @adamforbes8652
    @adamforbes8652 Před 7 lety +2

    Two of my absolute favorite content creators. Honestly if I had a game store I would have a section specifically for the product that the professor rated highest.

  • @jackdodgen3582
    @jackdodgen3582 Před 7 lety +34

    "Liked" because of LSV's Cheontaur shirt.

  • @gemofmagic9436
    @gemofmagic9436 Před 7 lety +37

    Loved this video! I also liked how it highlighted the role supportive loved ones can have in helping encourage someone to go for their dreams.

    • @LifeBeginsAt20
      @LifeBeginsAt20 Před 7 lety +4

      My partner has been amazing for me, giving me time to edit the videos on days off, sharing a booster box with me on camera more recently and appreciates how much work goes into everything. It was really nice to see on here too!

  • @lordderyk
    @lordderyk Před 7 lety

    This is absolutely the type of content that needs to fill downtime in the coverage feed! MOAR!!!

  • @Bouillestfu
    @Bouillestfu Před 7 lety +10

    Paul and the Professor, my 2 favs.

  • @forceofwillhk
    @forceofwillhk Před 7 lety +4

    Wonderful wonderful video!!! We the magic community owe a huge thank you to the content creators!!! Thank you

  • @ldeguzman
    @ldeguzman Před 5 lety

    Tolarian Community College in particular is keeping me invested and interested in this game. They are doing all the legwork as if they are paid advertising. So kudos to them for recognizing these content creators.

  • @AkosSam
    @AkosSam Před 7 lety +8

    4:34 that John Green quote on the wall...

  • @ItsCayboo
    @ItsCayboo Před 7 lety +3

    I have always been a fan of both Paul and the professor but this video gave me a new love for them

  • @ashleymccarthy6232
    @ashleymccarthy6232 Před 7 lety +1

    "To see the person you love dreams come true". - A very beautiful statement.

  • @zachoryfostor7368
    @zachoryfostor7368 Před 2 lety

    Very much happy to see the professor in the video! His videos has helped me on the way to my own greatness!!!!

  • @itwashimmusic
    @itwashimmusic Před 7 lety +19

    I love these. I want very much to start creating. This is a great reason to dig in and fail at it until it works.

    • @LifeBeginsAt20
      @LifeBeginsAt20 Před 7 lety +3

      Go for it! I originally started making content to get better at using after effects for my job. 7 or so months later I've nearly broken 1k subs and enjoying every minute of it! Getting to know loads of new people and fellow creators has been immense and the professor has been a great helping hand for myself.

    • @gemofmagic9436
      @gemofmagic9436 Před 7 lety +5

      I've been recording videos and yup it is very much a process of failing over and over and over again, lol. I still don't have a video I'm comfy with uploading to YT yet :) Good luck with it!

    • @LifeBeginsAt20
      @LifeBeginsAt20 Před 7 lety +4

      I personally wouldn't be frightened putting a video up - everyone's first video was always a little awkward (even the big channels!) - but the people that watch, thumbs up and comment really do help to give yourself more confidence. Uploading that first pack opening was the best decision I've made.

  • @JStamos15
    @JStamos15 Před 7 lety

    Starting out in community college was one of the best experiences of my life and coincidentally where I learned to play Magic. I know I would have gotten along well with the TCC Professor if he had been my instructor. He just brings back the feels for me so much, I am so glad to have him on youtube.

  • @Big_Dai
    @Big_Dai Před 5 lety

    The Prof is simply the best thing in Magic's community.

  • @finks1
    @finks1 Před 7 lety

    Thank you Prof for taking that jump and going full time into content creation! You bring something that money and the corporate world can't fabricate to the best game in the world! Much love.

  • @andresavila1263
    @andresavila1263 Před 7 lety

    The Professor is the best, it was nice to see another part of his life. Wizards please support the creators.

  • @redmangoose182
    @redmangoose182 Před 7 lety

    Props for them interviewing them and uploading this. Two of my favorite reviewers

  • @MrInfernoblade10
    @MrInfernoblade10 Před 7 lety

    Two great creators that truly deserve the following they have and then some

  • @brandonguthrie8122
    @brandonguthrie8122 Před 7 lety

    thank you for recognizing these two awesome people who create excellent content and help this community flourish.

  • @houseofshadow6380
    @houseofshadow6380 Před 7 lety +27

    Who in the name of Avacyn gave this video a dislike?!

  • @idpsk
    @idpsk Před 7 lety +120

    ROFL, LSV with Cheon shirt, what an ultimate troll

    • @gemofmagic9436
      @gemofmagic9436 Před 7 lety +3

      I know right? I only noticed that watching this video on youtube, missed it when I watched it on twitch. LSV is pretty damn awesome :)

  • @moralessanchezoscarelias6412

    I have not left the game only because of these two. Mad props to them!

  • @kharn957
    @kharn957 Před 7 lety

    I love watching the professor! it's one of the best breaks between graduate studies and grading. Dude is living the dream.

  • @PlaneswalkerProject
    @PlaneswalkerProject Před 7 lety

    I'm relatively new to Channel Fireball content, but as a longtime fan of the Professor, I have to say he is a huge inspiration for someone like me. Glad to see he's come so far since the 30k days.

  • @jxj13
    @jxj13 Před 7 lety +1

    This is hands down the best video to date. Thanks Wizards and the content creators as well!

  • @Alpsus
    @Alpsus Před 7 lety

    I watch both of them weekly! Great video!

  • @killerreviewscom
    @killerreviewscom Před 7 lety +4

    Awesome GREAT content. Thanks for posting this. Thumbs up!

  • @mathieug.6855
    @mathieug.6855 Před 7 lety +767

    who's here because of the professor ?

    • @TheOrian34
      @TheOrian34 Před 7 lety

      a lot

    • @cidnelson85
      @cidnelson85 Před 7 lety

      one here =)

    • @gemofmagic9436
      @gemofmagic9436 Před 7 lety +11

      I came here before The Prof made it cool. * activating my hipster Nahiri mode * :)

    • @annoying3boys
      @annoying3boys Před 7 lety +1

      it's because of the Professor doing his deck box reviews that I found Aaron Cain, and was able to get a gorgeous box that will last for years, is a constant source of conversation at the card store, and exposes more people to high quality items for Magic. Satin towers are fine, but nothing compares to the hand made wooden Aaron Cain box.

    • @davidm3878
      @davidm3878 Před 7 lety

      Me

  • @spades512
    @spades512 Před 7 lety +1

    great to see these youtubers recognized for their excellent content!

  • @MrUshiikun
    @MrUshiikun Před 7 lety

    Love the creators featured here, and so many more! Thank you for showing the people that grow the community around MtG.
    PS: The Professor sent me.

  • @MTGDraftSesh
    @MTGDraftSesh Před 7 lety

    Just watched again. These guys are total inspirations to small creators like myself.

  • @NABP1
    @NABP1 Před 7 lety

    Greatings from Germany! The Professor is the best!!!

  • @lachainepopulaire8553
    @lachainepopulaire8553 Před 3 lety

    Tolarian speaks in a way which makes me always so confortable I can't help feeling he is definitly a good and trustworthy person.

  • @ritchie1457
    @ritchie1457 Před 7 lety

    Really impressed with the video and the behind the scenes look at Paul Cheon and The Professor :) they seem sooooo down to earth in real life and hope to see more from both of you :D congratz on an amazing video!

  • @OrcsHeadMagic
    @OrcsHeadMagic Před 7 lety

    Its weird when I first started doing CZcams I thought wouldn't it be great to get discovered and rocket up with subs etc. but then I suddenly realised I was dreading doing videos because I wasn't getting feedback in the way of subs and views and likes but since giving up caring about the figures my channel has actually steadily growing and now I am beginning to get invited to content creators tournaments on MTGO and even doing more and more collaborations and I genuinely enjoy creating my videos each week!Its also great to see ETB focus on showing some of the smaller creators and I think it would be amazing for WotC to start doing the same with either picking up on the #FridayMtG some of us smaller content creators have started or by asking us to do streamer showdowns etc.

  • @DavidOrkisz
    @DavidOrkisz Před 7 lety

    The Prof. as always continues to be one of the most entertaining CZcamsrs. He could be discussing socks, it would still be a great watch

  • @Pustul
    @Pustul Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome episode of EtB! More of this please!

  • @MagnusAristosKratos
    @MagnusAristosKratos Před 7 lety

    You guys made me cry...!!
    It's so emotive...!!

  • @crystalstarpendant
    @crystalstarpendant Před 7 lety

    Good to see the Professor receiving recognition from Wizards. Now let's see if they take his advice on some matters.

  • @zbarnettnba
    @zbarnettnba Před 7 lety +1

    absolutely adored this!

  • @themuffindragon
    @themuffindragon Před 7 lety

    Gaaaah love both of these guys so much. Great video!!

  • @BakuraRyou867
    @BakuraRyou867 Před 7 lety

    Cool to see you guys supporting CZcamsrs that make magic based videos. You never see any other games doing that.

  • @natelittle3878
    @natelittle3878 Před 6 lety

    These guys are both awesome content creators. I would love to meet both of these guys at an event some day. Thanks for the vids, guys!

  • @MrDarknight82
    @MrDarknight82 Před 7 lety

    Great content, this game is so much more than just the pro tour.

  • @FEHanzo
    @FEHanzo Před rokem

    I liked the video even before I watched it and god bless both these guys.

  • @Pablo-nk3jf
    @Pablo-nk3jf Před 5 lety

    Love to see The Proffesor! Keep doing what you love ☺️

  • @darbyburbidge8976
    @darbyburbidge8976 Před 7 lety +1

    I just realized I never knew The Professor had a real name....Brian...B..R..I..A..N....Hmmmm.....
    Also, super cool to get to meat their families and see how they have taken the whole thing, and also to get their experience of the whole thing. Definitely appreciate this video. Awesome work!

    • @yudela1
      @yudela1 Před 7 lety

      Darby Burbidge it's meet not meat, buddy. You eat meat. You meet your heroes.

  • @ryanhines8080
    @ryanhines8080 Před 7 lety

    I love the professor, he is just so wonderful.

  • @GamerX1210
    @GamerX1210 Před 7 lety

    Love this. So cool to see their families

  • @Jptorrent004
    @Jptorrent004 Před 7 lety

    Love these! Keep 'em coming!

  • @WhisperingWinds0
    @WhisperingWinds0 Před 7 lety

    BRIAN LEWIS? THIS IS MADNESS,he's The Professor

  • @goodshipzion
    @goodshipzion Před 7 lety

    Absolutely love this!

  • @lokilxix
    @lokilxix Před 7 lety

    I need more of this.

  • @luliby2309
    @luliby2309 Před 7 lety

    The fact that LSV made the Paul Cheon horse picture into a shirt is the greatest thing ever. Even better than Iguanas.
    Also, this is a little out of date now, isn't it? If I remember correctly, Paul Cheon is now a member of Play Design, right? So I wonder if he'll still be as much of a content creator now.

  • @heytoden
    @heytoden Před 7 lety

    This is awesome. I hope to see Magic the gathering head toward a more community matters, friendly, and diverse content creating environment.

  • @miguelcruzmora1312
    @miguelcruzmora1312 Před 6 lety

    Good to see you Professor!

  • @leftysheppey
    @leftysheppey Před 7 lety

    This was a really nice video. Maybe one day the prof will be supporting your channel and going behind the scenes ;)

  • @karloskliemann
    @karloskliemann Před 7 lety +1

    Best content! Congrats!

  • @Kay_Drechsler
    @Kay_Drechsler Před 7 lety

    This video is awesome!

  • @jamesjefferson1182
    @jamesjefferson1182 Před 7 lety

    Congrats to both of them.

  • @GeorgeMaj15
    @GeorgeMaj15 Před 7 lety

    this was well made and fun! good to see.

  • @spokeefe
    @spokeefe Před 7 lety

    I'm here, because I support The Professor.

  • @legendofeon
    @legendofeon Před 7 lety

    This is awesome!

  • @adampilarski7083
    @adampilarski7083 Před 7 lety

    This was great!

  • @bestbry1
    @bestbry1 Před 3 lety

    This video is awesome, these guys are amazing

  • @sadlk2009
    @sadlk2009 Před 7 lety

    Great Video! Keep them coming!!!

  • @VincentTurregano
    @VincentTurregano Před 7 lety

    What an absolutely lovely video.

  • @Clockles87
    @Clockles87 Před 7 lety +6

    Lisa Cheon is a Saint #Utamog

  • @Type_One___
    @Type_One___ Před 7 lety

    This was awesome

  • @atomsk1972
    @atomsk1972 Před 7 lety

    Great vid. Both of their wives are awesome, cute kids too.

  • @Stealdraco
    @Stealdraco Před 2 lety +1

    4:35 Well 5 years later and his youtube channel subs have tripled. He also had a kickstarter that had reached $4m

  • @DanielChew
    @DanielChew Před 7 lety

    that's great. videos like this are great.

  • @carlosmessala
    @carlosmessala Před rokem

    Just beautiful video.

  • @sethchapman1425
    @sethchapman1425 Před 7 lety

    who hell dislikes this positive stuff? who? great video.

  • @twotothemorgue5632
    @twotothemorgue5632 Před 7 lety

    This was a good video!

  • @Gmanu29
    @Gmanu29 Před 7 lety

    the professor would be a very nice addition on the wotc commentary team. it will be great and entertaining! i hope they hire him

  • @blazenjestergames4025
    @blazenjestergames4025 Před 6 lety

    Love it !

  • @mauihitchens8918
    @mauihitchens8918 Před 5 lety

    Well done!

  • @mhotaightototherenow
    @mhotaightototherenow Před 7 lety

    More stuff from thees guys should be included without a doubt in pro tour coverage. (Y)