Magic: The Gathering - Activity That Amuses Lehman Students
FOR STUDENTS
One of the Lehman students, Anne Fornier, once said that she hadn’t known for sure what Magic was for a long time. The first time she saw the match, it seemed to be very chaotic for her. In addition, she wasn’t interested in it at all. However, now this girl is a novice player, who is really amused by the game. It is not important whether you win or lose the match, the most important thing is a participation itself.
The great number of students are now willing to enter the Magic community and get their own desk.
This enjoyable pastime was created by Richard Garfield in 1994. Many Lehman students are the members of this community now, what helps them to find themselves in the wizarding world to compete with each other.
The game`s rules are simple – you have to reduce your opponent’s life strength from 20 to 0. 60-card decks filled with monsters, spells, and lands are used while playing. These cards serve as the aid for a player and as the obstacle for an opponent. There exist several ways to win the game. However, the most common and the most effective one is by using your cards against the opponents.
Players state that this game helps them to get away for overwhelmed college days, have some fun and find the sense of calmness. Fornier also claims that this activity helps to reduce stress. Students laugh a lot while playing. It means their dopamine level is increasing immensely.
Many students involved in playing describe this game as a safe and supportive community, which connects people. What makes the Magic even more enjoyable is the cooperation between players. Students communicate, assist new players, help each other and learn new skills being connected with each other. It is a kind of a relaxing activity which helps to make a lot of new friends.
The biggest achievement for the majority of the Magic player is to be close to the victory with a deck that they put hours of research, development, and construction into. Students say that it is a real enjoyment to make a success with a desk you have been working for a long time. However, it requires a lot of time, skills and preparation.
All in all, Magic: The Gathering connects the community of Lehman students. It seems to be a pretty good pastime activity which develops some skills, alongside with proving students with the enormous amount of satisfaction. Everyone who is involved in this game claims concerning its advantages only. So, maybe you should also try?