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Shlebuloid t1_iqqq1xc wrote

Check out comic/game shops near you. New Dimension Comics holds D&D and MtG nights that are open, no alcohol necessary.

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POWfromAkron t1_iqquqpp wrote

For Magic, checkout commander. Its a 4 player variant with tons of social interaction. Phantom Greentree has a lot of Commander players. Also, cant recommend enough finding a role playing group.

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RunningOnPunkTime t1_iqs5b9s wrote

When I was into MTG I couldn't stand commander. Idk why but it just never caught my attention and I hated that that's what everyone wanted to play.

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Grouchy-Estimate-756 t1_iqs5d8w wrote

Black Lotus is good for that, I hear.

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Aran180 t1_iqtxyp7 wrote

Just found that place. Food’s great, and so is the vibe

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tactics14 t1_iqx0qpj wrote

Actually Black Lotus isn't really all that good in a format where you only run one in your 100 card deck. Sure, it's awesome if you get it in your starting/first few draws but if you get it mid-late game you're probably not hurting for mana.

Now a standard game of magic where you're playing a 60 card deck and can run 4 copies... Your odds of drawing and taking advantage of it early are pretty damn good so it's quite powerful.

But unless you can use it as a combo piece or something it's cool rather than good in commander (not that it's bad, it just isn't crazy).

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Grouchy-Estimate-756 t1_iqyo2g8 wrote

Black Lotus, as in the pizza shop that hosts Magic games. I don't play Magic in any meaningful sense, but friends who do seem to love this place.

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hineybush t1_iqrwfxr wrote

there's a new place on Babcock too, can't remember the name

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First_name_Lastname5 t1_iqteo2b wrote

As a more recent member of the warhammer community can confirm there are tons of great places/groups around south western PA.

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SibleyJoseph t1_iqupq2s wrote

Flesh and Blood is a newer card game that is thriving big time in Pittsburgh. Greentree Sports Cards, Heroes Ink and 4 Horseman all have weekly events.

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