The thing about Snapcaster Mage...
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Posted on July 4, 2013, 11:10 p.m. by 8vomit
Me and my friends were sitting around the other day playing cards, and I start to wonder... Why is Snapcaster Mage the only asian man from the plane of Innistrad? He has crazy advanced flashbacking technology, while the rest of Innistrad is just are common colonist and farmers and junk. WoTC, why you do this?
Epochalyptik says... #3
Snapcaster Mage was the last of the Magic Invitational tribute cards. Each Invitational winner has designed a card with his likeness. Snapcaster Mage was designed by Tiago Chan and the artwork is based on him.
July 4, 2013 11:15 p.m.
Epochalyptik says... #4
Other examples of Invitational cards include Dark Confidant and Ranger of Eos .
July 4, 2013 11:15 p.m.
LayWhoZayHer says... #5
To me, Dark Confidant looks like Daniel Tosh from Tosh.0 on Comedy Central. And Snappy does look like Mr. Chow.
July 4, 2013 11:25 p.m.
The artwork is more realistic reflecting their makers' likenesses. Which is why they stand out more so from other mtg cards. But they sort of dun goofed when they put a card based off an asian man in a european-lore based set.
July 4, 2013 11:28 p.m.
Dude who would want their face on a Magic card, it'd be the hassles of fame without the benefits
July 4, 2013 11:36 p.m.
oh wow theres actually a reason for it. So they dont make Magic Invitational tribute cards anymore? He definitely does look like daniel tosh though haha
July 5, 2013 12:21 a.m.
To me Dark Confidant always looked like David Bowie in Labyrinth lol
gnarlicide says... #2
Not only is he the only asian, but he looks remarkably like Mr. Chow from the Hangover.
July 4, 2013 11:14 p.m.