Can I Stay Positive Playing The $220 Collector Booster Box Game?!? | Magic: The Gathering

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[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

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[@jmizzy6914]

Amazing video as always professor just wondering how I know ive seccuessfully entered the giveaway and when the winners will be selected thank you so much

[@laner666]

Won a secret lair last stream just arrived hope i win again 😅 Amazing content made me love mtg again

[@gorilla_with_jetpack4102]

Hey Professor, I signed up using the Whatnot link you posted and installed the app, and as soon as the app opens it says the promo can only be used inside the app. I am in the app. Promo says I am not in the app. Do you have a promo code we can put in to apply for the savings?

[@isaiahlewis5996]

Prof could you explain how umazawa’s Jitte is better than Lost Jitte? Lost jitte is cheaper to equip and you can untap lands with it allowing additional plays on turns you wouldn’t have enough mana. It gets really out of hand with doublestrike

[@TheJustDoIt33]

I'm really curious as to how you got 15 boxes of such insane product lmao.

[@binkusu]

Had to pause the video after you mentioned you are overworked and tired. Prof, I feel like I can safely say that a majority of us value and appreciate your content that you put out. You make us smile and value the true honesty that you bring to the community. Thank you for all that you do and please please, PLEASE Prof take some time to just have some you time or self care in any way. We want to keep seeing more content but we can wait if it means you're at your best Prof! We love you and again thank you for giving us great content!

[@stratavosstuff7575]

This exactly!

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

Thanks, that truly does mean a lot.

[@kgoodfarms]

​@@TolarianCommunityCollegeI second this, I'd rather have less content and a happy healthy Prof.

[@michaelgriffith7033]

Yes! You can afford to take breaks now and again. Your editors can make a "best of" clip video, a "top ten funniest moments" clip video, a blooper video, just to keep content coming while you do a vacation or staycation. We love you, Prof. Love yourself and give yourself the rest you need.

[@TheDeadnaughty]

@@TolarianCommunityCollege 100%, take care of yourself first and foremost.

[@MrHalapino13]

3:54 - Optimistic challenge starts 3:56 - "I still don't like" Prof lasted 2 seconds

[@taureon_ow]

happens to the best of us

[@mountainghoti1671]

Snake. Horses. Ugh.

[@Gorene]

I noticed the same.

[@Senyuno]

I think he prefaced very well at 0:53 "I WILL NOT!" Biggest tell

[@Zorzdog]

Consider the time spent from the moment he decided to make this an optimistic video.

[@crouchinglibcrab9527]

These videos are really growing on me, it's like hanging out with the Prof while I'm doing some busywork and we're just chatting

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

I am so glad you enjoy them!

[@MavieElder37]

Yeah i wish all the box games were like this instead of the ones with just music,

[@maddawgmaxtv8822]

@@TolarianCommunityCollegeI don’t even play magic and I enjoy watching these.

[@corsosrarebooksandcollecti562]

This box would have been an UTTER dumpster fire without the Synthesizer and the Mana Drain. What, half the packs in the box had literally $0.00 value?

[@biotopebiologist5030]

This is the loot box model Hasbro is chasing. Big hits big losses supposedly that’s supposed to give gamblers the thrill of opening packs 🤷‍♂️

[@sortasurvival5482]

Im sorry yall. Back in 2020 i was telling people how opening packs was a better gambling than scratchoffs cuz atleast i keep cards to play with... someone mustve heard me.

[@AngoDecay]

thats how it works either you open the chace or your box is worth a fracture of what you paid

[@xChikyx]

exactly!! It's insane... Even with the mana drain, if you remive the synthesizer he wouldn't have made it... not even close

[@spencerp6190]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Sad to see 10 out of 12 "collector" boosters have nothing worth collecting.

[@jeffreyhogue5440]

Prof, it’s already been said ad nauseum but I wanted to say it myself as well: A happy Prof means happy fans! If you need to take time away then do it! Burnout at any career is real no matter how passionate about it you are, so taking steps to make sure you’re healthy and still enjoying what you do is very important!

[@elliot7742]

Loved the $0.35 being shown everytime Prof said that island should be at least 2 dollars, more like 5 dollars. Kudos to the editor for that. 14:55

[@dontwanadisplaynameonutube2951]

This, lol. I came to the comments after that lol. Editor a legend. Blam in your face .35c - 3 times lol.

[@nobodytotallynotodysseus3222]

"previous video that you didn't watch" you got me there prof.

[@PinstripeWeasel]

I felt so seen 😅

[@deltazero4685]

I think we’re seeing the beginning of Professor’s villain arc.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

In my positive video? hahaha

[@fomori2]

@@TolarianCommunityCollege You are positively a villain... better? :)

[@eXJonSnow]

If Prof speaking out about MTG turning from a game you play for win into an overpriced lottery makes him a villain, then I don’t want to be on the hero’s side.

[@kipebilol]

Hey Prof, I just got into Magic and I've been loving your channel. You make so many things so much more understandable and I love what you bring to the scene so I really hope you're able to take a break for yourself and not burn out. Keep being amazing!

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

That's so cool to hear! Thank you!

[@oncetimeuse3083]

If you need to take a break take a break. I know it's been said all over the comment section, but I'm sure hearing more people say it doesn't hurt ​@@TolarianCommunityCollege

[@dontwanadisplaynameonutube2951]

15:02 The editor, what a Fkn legend dropping that 35c in our face multiple times lolol 🤣🤣🤣

[@gremlinbd]

The foil curl has gotten MUCH better the last couple sets. I've noticed both Fallout and Thunder have barely ANY curl as far as I've seen

[@Fragoo22]

Oddly my foils have started curling forwards instead of backwards this set

[@MerpDerp-hz9tt]

@gremlinbd yeah, I noticed that with Fallout (haven’t purchased any OTJ so cant speak on that). I was so disappointed with the curling in the LOTR set (especially the cold/silver foils of the Scroll treatment cards). But with the few Fallout foils I have handled I was surprised to see no curling.

[@gremlinbd]

@Fragoo22 it seems they're still working on it... I still get some curl, it's just not nearly as bad. My stacks of foil lands from Eldraine were TERRIBLE

[@dragonmk123]

My packs from japan dont really curl but belgium and american curl still.

[@StrykerLee]

Thunder has the least curly foils I've ever seen.

[@danw6485]

If you won't yell at the clouds then I will. Those clouds won't get away with it today.

[@ryanjordan1397]

i love that optimism lasted all of 2 seconds. still love watching you prof

[@roeltoro]

Since we are being honest. Prof. Your channel is coming down to one of two different channels I still watch because of content burn out. Aside from to much product there is in my opinion too much content trying to make it big. You being one that absolutely sits above all with quality as well with honesty. Your hard work shows and it’s the main reason I will continue watching. I hope you do find time for yourself for rest and to be able to enjoy what you do!

[@JaySay]

Were you ever really that positive after spending $220 on magic cards, Prof?😂

[@AHG1347]

Maybe for an original dual land I'm guessing 😅.

[@JaySay]

@@AHG1347 Or for a collector booster box of Thunder Junction, for instance.

[@heywes]

Thanks Prof. These "sit down, open packs and chat with us" are fantastic. Love them.

[@malevolenceygo249]

Prof, your videos served as an entry point for me in MTG, and they've helped me return. Take a few days, maybe even a week or two, mental health is just as important as physical health, and you truly do deserve the break.

[@andrewtodt7769]

When you were talking about Bloomburrow, I was so with you Prof. Growing up I loved the Redwall books so much and read every single one and just so badly want Bloomburrow to be a similarly wonderfully engaging and flushed out setting and story with cards that can convey themes and worldbuilding during play. Just seeing some of the Bloomurrow art has made me go back and start rereading some of the Redwall books which I own!

[@bonaface]

well except you're forgetting how they'll have to cram LOOT, KEY TO EVERYTHING into the set! That's going to be painful to watch.

[@spikysmoothness]

I like videos like this where we get to sit down with Prof just talking about magic as a product, and more importantly, as a game and hobby that many of us enjoy and how it's ups and downs mingle. It's nice hearing it from someone whose been around the hobby for so long, mood is chill and the dialogue happening is engaging too. Thank you Prof!

[@coreystelton6551]

The full art lands from OTJ might be some of the best full art lands they have made. They are simply stunning and I love the way they work the mana symbols into the art.

[@janeksmusicofthemonth2335]

the commentary adds so much . thank you. 10/10 content !

[@JuankPiedra29]

Thank you for the very honest discussion about Outlaws of thunder Junction. As a new commander player it is TOUGH to get into a particular set, and I don't really see myself buying multiple commander decks outside of very few things I am familiar with and there are WAY too many commander precons. Thank you again for taking the time to discuss sets in this and other videos! Also please take a break if you feel you need to!

[@billyhardin7401]

These kind of videos really are some of the most insightful. I love your creative videos too, but hearing the professors thoughts at times really makes me think about how I interact with magic as a hobby.

[@TrumpetBlastMTG]

This set is a rootin' tootin' good time partner. This set brought more of my friends out of the woodwork to play than any other set in a long time.

[@jasonrhome710]

Hold the phone, I watched that video! I shall watch it again out of spite.

[@emiliatuominen3785]

I just got my Academic from my LGS, missed the kickstarter but got it from retail, and I absolutely love it. Probably the best deckbox I've ever tried, really good job on it! :)

[@farbencut]

0:53 For a second I thought he was just gonna end the sentence so he just ends up saying “Can I keep it up? I will not”

[@dankestfiber2108]

Just wanted to say I appreciate you Prof, and what you do. I enjoy hearing your opinions and reasoning. Keep up the good work.

[@pyro661]

I really enjoy your content, Prof. I love your attitude. And I can't wait to see the many many many more wins on Shuffle Up and Play to come!

[@xarsonx]

I like how even after mentioning MKM and UB: Fallout quite a bit, the Prof even forgets to mention them when he's going back through the sets.

[@metalx224]

Love that he talks about the card while opening. Just the background music wasn't enough, so this is great!

[@jaimefillingim2293]

Thanks for all your content professor! Your content has always helped distract me from the craziness of life. 💜

[@dragonsbane6933]

Thank you for having the whatnot stream at a time when I'm not at work!! Thank you!!

[@FrackenKraken]

Just getting started and want to say I BELIEVE IN POSITIVE PROF!

[@ericelrod7672]

I like this calm more serious just chatting prof. Telling us how he really feels about stuff

[@Deliabean]

Glad to watch more Prof content on the set Commander Legends: Outlaws of Thunder Junction

[@bgm1309]

I don't know I haven't paid enough attention before or if something changed, but the lighting and and depth of field on the view of prof during the commentary look great! Props to the folks behind the camera!

[@silverstorynost]

Hey Prof! I just wanted to let you know I love your videos! It was so crazy to me that you started doing what you're doing because of LRR. You and LRR are the channels that kept me interested in MTG. The state I live in has an extremely toxic MTG community, and both your channels kept me hopeful that I could find good people to play MTG with.

[@Tvboy777]

I love that this video is all practical special effects, with no cgi.

[@marcoottina654]

13:30 i do like the ouns on "Thornado" and "Holy Cow" :D this and some truly feep bits of lore kr wisdom/philosophy in flavor texts (or sometimes rven the art itself) is one kf the major reasons i do kove Magic (rather than just liking the game)

[@LilithNoel]

I'm loving your commentary in this one vs your past ones with just music. Please keep this style.

[@samarbrander981]

I have bought way too into this set simply because i live in tucson and love the cowboy aesthetic.

[@FourCogs]

I have no magic knowledge at all and for some reason I love these. Particularly when there's commentary.

[@-RTC-]

Love that you’re playing New Vegas again! I have also been playing through it again. I’m always suckered into siding with the NCR though. One of these days I’ll go with Yes Man or Mr. House though lol.

[@badwithnames5180]

thank you so much for these videos to answer that question about how far back we can remember sets, its not really fair for me since i started playing with lord of the rings

[@aradan3913]

I watched the commander video vs ex proplayers and cringed at all the jokes, that was super fun (Im still crying about the mind goblin situation), so when I heard the "overworked and old" with that tone of saddness it bothered me. I've been on the internet daily pretty much for the last 15 years, and I have been able to appreciate who does a good show, and what putting time and care into a performance looks like. YOU do an amazing job at putting out information for more casually involved people like me, and on top of that put on a show with all those terrible jokes and tricks that I love to see. I forget what video it was that you started with an awkward intro speaking as a cowboy, and I LOVED IT, just like I like your manerism in the way they keep me engage on the theme. We cant un-overwork you, but just know (and everyone behind the cameras) that just as much as you are working, we are appreciating and enjoying it, it's not for nothing. And I hope you keep wearing your ridiculously colorful AWESOME suits and ties, with that same energy!

[@ravenclawgameing]

Wilds of eldrain was before lost caverns of ixalan

[@hearmth6618]

14:57 Thanks editor 😂

[@Unamedstudio]

"Sick and tired of being sick and tired"!? Ozzy osbourne reference?!?!

[@captaineverong]

I'm barely into this video and I'm already laughing so hard. Thanks prof 😂

[@Robertpatchell4]

Since getting back into mtg a few months back, Prof has to be my favorite content creator around mtg by far 😁😁

[@HappyPorcupine]

Prof as a draft player I'd like to say that OTJ is actually a really fun draft experience and the bonus sheets add a lot of replayability and fun build arounds.

[@jmercer]

I’m with you, Prof. This set isn’t my jam thematically but there’s enough cool cards to keep me interested and more than enough decent picks for Commander. I also had the exact same reaction to Loan Shark. 😂

[@twngemn-zv4xo]

The full art lands for this set are gorgeous, im trying to replace all the basics in my main commander decks with them

[@SilveraLordz]

Jumping in to say I also really like the editing joke at 15 minutes in with the island I'm surprised the professor doesnt credit their artists in the description, cus they deserve it

[@Robertpatchell4]

Thank you for the whatnot credit Prof! I was able to find a watery grave retro frame for only 7 bucks after shipping with the credit.😁😁😁

[@rowan1987]

I still have bits from my mono blue tron, built after seeing your video as my first modern deck!! I got wrecked taking it to a GP but the mindslaver lock alone was worth it

[@Louis_Varga]

I know you don't like talking to the audience while opening packs but I greatly prefer it. I like hearing your commentary. When you do the normal Booster Box Game with the music playing, I lower the volume during pack openings and only pay attention when you address the audience.

[@jayhopt]

I'm 41. I got back into magic via arena when Kaldheim was current. I can name set releases back to Throne of Eldraine, because it was in standard at the time. Minus all the promo and very tiny sets, bonus sheets, etc.

[@devinirvin6315]

New equipment? Notice an upgrade in recording quality. Thanks for all the great content!

[@seanallwang3290]

I honestly missed the positive prof. Your smile is really welcoming.

[@DaxRaider]

Iove what they did with the bonus sheet considering they never planned to have big score in the set but decided against aftermath and that's was very good

[@lilpup_rascal3185]

Love your videos. This is another one of those sets that you hope for the high ones to make even any kind of value to it. For myself, I'm enjoying the art and different styles. I'm really waiting for Bloomburrow. Not much interest in MH3 at it's price point for me. Lucky to buy a box 2 - 3 times a year when i can afford it, so for me as a very casual kitchen table player, I tend to collect for the artwork, shiny stuff, and the like.

[@brianhillman5867]

I honestly havn't bought a MTG product since the 30th anniversary, it was such a slap to the player base and told me exactly what they care about.

[@nicolasfurger1032]

I watched the video and really enjoy your Tolarian Winds series.

[@DerrylHopkins]

After opening the first pack, the Professor calls a card "disgusting." God, I love him!

[@andrewx8888]

I know it might add a bit more work, but I actually really like this format of you speaking over the cards and giving your thoughts much more than listening to copyright free music from 2005.

[@Covelion]

As a new Magic player who’s been playing a lot of limited in order to learn the game in a Semi-Low Stakes environment I feel like this set has been really exciting. Makes Pick 1’s feel much more like a choice that you have to make rather than just locking onto whatever mythic is in the pack.

[@Jon-Jon309]

LOOK at this *OPTIMISTIC* guy :)

[@davidbryantpiano6003]

I’ve been out of the game, except for the most recent commander play; since 2009. I played standard 2003-2008 with my best deck build during Ravnica and Time Spiral Blocks. Our LGS had a singleton format for decks of each color, 5 color, 5 color gold, and artifact decks of 60 cards back in the day, with a challenge format to that…

[@david21216]

These are the best videos imo, i dont care at allll about price stuff. But it gives that nice podcasty, chat video feel.

[@AdamTheRevJr]

21:20 It gets so fuzzy pre Dominaria United and the whole Phyrexian invasion arc. Even then, I can remember more or less all the standard sets but forgot Double Masters 2022 and Commander Masters until I cross checked with Scryfall. I was a pandemic player, starting to get into Magic with Midnight Hunt, and it's staggering how much product has come out since I started.

[@RidleySmash]

Man, I still enjoy watching MTG content and the community, even though my play group and I have grown out of the game itself.

[@josephdalton3020]

Always enjoy your content Prof!

[@antoniodittman5820]

Your fans love you prof! Keep your happiness and mental health first, take a break from work if its needed!

[@cliffjam]

Always love your humor Prof!

[@Sicktoid]

Been very actively playing MTG for the last year, and there has been no major product I have completely skipped. At the very least I've bought some singles from every release, and for many releases I've bought Commander precons and/or boosters as well. I was pretty confident I could rattle off all the releases for this time frame for your challenge at the very least. Well, turns out, I couldn't remember Ravnica Remastered or Wilds of Eldraine. And I even opened a full booster box of Wilds of Eldraine just last Fall yet I had no recollection of the set when I was "put on the spot".

[@4X4NAV]

"that I talked about in a previous video that you didn't watch" hit me hard prof... I feel like you were speaking directly to me and now I feel guilty.. Fine.. I'll watch it.

[@michaelc6817]

I really like the video format where you are talking unscripted. The single box collector booster box game is great!!

[@leah___6627]

Coming back after so many years it kinda feels like I’m looking at the game through a warped glass. Not sure I how I feel about the crossover sets and a lot of the modern sets in general. Kinda cool there’s a lot of new card art styles!

[@nickflig]

I swear Prof, your editor is such a smartass sometimes. In all seriousness though - please, if you're overworked, don't feel like you need to keep putting out content at the same pace. I can't speak for others but I come to your channel for you, and I'll definitely keep coming no matter the content pace (unless it's actually too fast like daily videos haha).

[@guilhermetamaki700]

There is nothing better after a shitty day at work than whatching The Prof talk about the game that we love. The criticism you have are based on real concern, it almost alienated me from attending the prerelease. But experience the game that we love made-up for the memish vibe. Keep up the great work Prof!

[@Cybermaul]

Pre-viewing prediction: Prof remains so positive, he deters lightning strikes in his area.

[@jameskirkland6916]

I just call the set universes beyond borderlands and I honestly wasn't disappointed. Both prereleases were a lot of fun and the set tickled my Texas sense quite well

[@benjammin4262]

Came for the magic, stayed for the hilarious ad

[@kv2315]

that simulacrum synthesizer tho! i play it on arena in a white blue artifact deck and it is INSANE its the first deck i created that made it to platinum really fast. however the deck has its limitations because of the time it takes to make use of it. but once you get there its almost impossible to lose

[@IqmasterDaNinja]

I think you hit the nail on the head in regards to the worldbuilding and stoty of OTJ. Having recently revisited the story of Alara and original Zendikar blocks, the contrast is stark. I started playing in 2013, just buying bulk of Return to Ravnica and immediately being steeped in a world of immense proportions and epic storylines. Thunder Junction is very much ... not that. I hope the next couple sets can put the magic back into Magic. For as much as I enjoy the mechanics, the story and world is equally important, and it has been shot dead and left in the horse trough outside the saloon with this set

[@Suidoku]

Hey we love you, Prof! I pray you find time to rest, good sir. Take care~

[@shawnkayian8241]

loved this one! that synthesizer tho XD

[@thomashull7776]

That was very similar to my box. Foil Mana Drain and a Showcase Synthesizer (non-foil for me though). I think foil Jace and Oko were my only other money cards, but I ended positive at least.

[@Spinoguy03]

Me screaming "Wilds of Eldraine", while Prof didn't remember it, was the highlight of this video

[@Llithiss]

I just won a foil full art pest control from TCGLoves's KZbin giveaway yesterday. Im pretty stoked to see it show up in the mail.

[@lr6790]

My bank account is sweating, but thank you so much for the video, we love your content!

[@chaosgaming2447]

Loved the commentary!

[@caseywilliams4145]

Hey Prof nobody would shake you for taking a break and having the day off do it for the community

[@Slightly.Lost.]

Tried to remember previous sets from memory. Made it back to Wilds of Eldraine before I lost the release pattern.

[@joshuaharvey7505]

You know the Prof is overworked when he skipped/forgot about the gorgeous Wylds of Eldraine set. Take care Prof, a little rest and a little sunlight, we need to sort through our binders anyway.

[@TimmytheSorcerer]

Enjoying the positivity prof 🍻

[@RudeKeyser]

Cowboy-world is a fantastic Magic setting, loving the new set. :)