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MTGLabMan
@mtglabman.bsky.social
Engineer by day, nerd by night!
MTG player for two decades, photography, 3d printing, LEGO and crochet. Host of the Cardboard Chemistry podcast.

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Hi everyone, I’m MTGLabMan. I’m new to the community, but not to the game. I’ve been playing MTG since the early 2000s and saw the platform as an opportunity to become a positive voice in the community. I’m always looking to foster a positive and safe gaming experience for everyone.
Newest episode of @deckedout.bsky.social is out. 11 Mana Value commanders for November, it’s a bit late, but it’s still a great game so give it a watch and don’t forget to hype the video!

Featuring @zabracus.bsky.social and SchulzCubed.

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All 11 CMC Commanders - Regna Vs. Karlach Vs. Ulamog Vs. Pride of Hull Clade - EDH Gameplay Ep 131
YouTube video by Decked Out EDH
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December 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Just got the final revision of my avatar that I had commissioned by the artist that did @deckedout.bsky.social artwork.

Special thanks to @gamerdad.bsky.social for the info.

I love this dapper little guy and it encapsulates some fun little Easter eggs about me in the art.
December 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
@mtgnerdgirl.bsky.social is not only an awesome creator and community leader, but a great person in general.

Happy Birthday!
I truly believe @mtgnerdgirl.bsky.social is one of the greatest to ever do it. She is an amazing leader and friend and player, and I have always and will always admire her.

It's an honor to be on your team.

Happy Birthday, NG 🎂 💝
December 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I know the holidays are rough for some people and it’s hard to talk about sometimes. Hopefully this helps some of you.

@hobbesq.bolasgang.com I would be honored if you could give it a listen next week.

#BetterDaysMTG
Just finished recording Episode 10 of the podcast. This one was a bit more difficult but felt like it needed to be done especially around the holidays. “Magic and Mental Health” will release Friday at 7am where I talk about my journey to where I am and the methods I use to cope.
December 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Just finished recording Episode 10 of the podcast. This one was a bit more difficult but felt like it needed to be done especially around the holidays. “Magic and Mental Health” will release Friday at 7am where I talk about my journey to where I am and the methods I use to cope.
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Promos from tonight’s Friday Night Magic commander night.

The command tower is sick!
December 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Ready for some Friday Night Magic at my LGS.
December 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Episode 9 is live:

Talk about managing expectations at the game table and when meeting your favorite content creators.

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Episode 9: Managing Expectations
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December 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Snow Queen does awesome work!
Support your local college student by treating yourself to some hand-drawn proxies!

All of these were drawn DURING FINALS, giving them that extra special hint of desperation that you just can’t get anywhere else.

Comment/DM to claim, free shipping to US, Venmo preferred, make me an offer!
December 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
“You're waiting for a train. A train that will take you far away. You know where you hope the train will take you, but you can't know for sure. Yet it doesn't matter. Now, tell me why?"

Because there is someone here that will listen to you if you need it.

#BetterDaysMTG
December 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Hey @hobbesq.bolasgang.com and @donifmtgc.bsky.social you want to talk about the weather and yell at kids to get off the lawn.
December 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I know it’s not a lot, but it’s progress and any progress is good.

Thank you to whoever is listening.

I honestly didn’t think anyone would want to listen to some guy ramble about Magic, so I want to let you know I appreciate it.
December 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Feeling a bit off today hopefully not getting sick, but can’t always be a great big ball of sunshine. Sometimes you need the shadow to appreciate the light.

#BetterDaysMTG
December 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Duolingo year in review. Almost a six year streak. I mainly do Chess, math and Spanish, but did a bit of German just to get familiarity with the language before my trip back in July.
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
If you haven’t tried Once Upon a Galaxy. I encourage you to give it a try, it’s a super fun auto battler with some crazy mechanics.

I wanted to thank the @deckedout.bsky.social team for bringing it to my attention.

I’m hooked.
December 2, 2025 at 11:04 AM
May have went a bit overboard on adding to the pin collection while in London.
December 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
It’s been a bit, but good to see the printer hasn’t lost a step.
December 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
To all the creators who got a badge for Vegas, congratulations you are awesome and deserve it.

To those that applied and didn’t get it, you are all still awesome and deserve it, don’t get discouraged there is always next time.
December 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
All booked for MagicCon Vegas 2026!

Who am I seeing there?
December 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Reposting for the weekday crowd.

What are your thoughts on the current SL system and any thoughts on how to fix it?
Newest podcast episode is live. I talk about the issues with the current secret lair system. I’ve been taught it’s best to not just bring a problem to the table, but a solution as well so I also talk about what could be done to improve the system.

open.spotify.com/episode/4TOc...
Episode 8: Secret Lair Shenanigans
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December 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
You can’t go to London and not have tea, but how about a master tea class from the company that has been in the business for over 300 years at their one and only brick and mortar location where it all began.
December 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Got to try my hand at some graffiti in the Leake Street arches while in London. Not too bad for a first try.
December 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
It was a breath of fresh air while we were in London to see the respect they have for one another. At the pub we eating at a customer made an inappropriate comment to one of the waitresses and the owner promptly threw out the entire table with the comment “That is no way to speak to a lady”.
November 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It was simply elementary that while in London I had to stop by 221b Baker street and visit the world’s greatest detective Sherlock Holmes.
November 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A suit is the modern gentleman’s armor. So you know we had to stop by Huntsman and Son’s tailor shop on Saville Road to see the suit makers for The Kingsman. Manners Maketh Man and remember Oxfords not Brogues.
November 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM