Friends at college

[jbeers285]

I have some friends who play magic and I was curious as to why so many Christians are against the game.

Is it truly satanic in nature?

I am trying to get the group into redemption but many of them only play magic and are not interested in learning a new game or investing the necessary capital to get involved with redemption.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Also if this thread is against rules of this board then please pm me any responses.

[Lampy 2.0]

I don't think it's Satanic at all. However, the fact that the cards are called spells and there are cards are called "Sorcery Cards" and some of the black creatures can look creepy might rub people the wrong way. And then there's Mr. Bany's story about a friend of his. (I belive he talked about it in the"God Games" Redemption video.) I think if the names "sorcery " and what not are just acknowledged as fluff for the game, it'd be all right.

[Captain Kirk]

You could do what I have done and create a lot of pre-built decks with your cards and then they can play with what you have. That way they don't have to invest any money into the game unless they choose to do so.

I don't believe Magic is Satanic in nature. I believe that people could open themselves up to sorcery/real magic/demonic activity by way of being introduced to darker realities in life through Magic but the same could be said about most RPGs and various fighting/adventure video and computer games and through countless fantasy novels and comics. I find that to be the exception and not the norm.

You could interest them by talking about the strengths of each of the games (Magic and Redemption) and teach them how to play before they write the game off.

Selling points for Redemption:
- only one set a year, so it is cheaper and easier to keep up with the best players in terms of getting the best cards
- based on the Bible
- Not as cutthroat - your competitors are willing to help you with your deck and strategy

Selling points for Magic:
- huge player base
- 3 sets a year so lots of changing strategies and decks
- paid playtesters and R&D staff to keep game balanced

Kirk

[Lampy 2.0]

Another plus for our community, Cap'n is that we have a better player base. I hear that Magic players can be kinda rough. (Of course, this doesn't apply to ALL Magic players, but I hope you know what I mean.)