THE GEMLANDIAN
Going Big or Going Home - Part 1
Chao: Alright team. We’re here. I can hear the crowd through the ceiling. You all know our game plan. Dexter: Our gameplan… yeah, right…
Going Big or Going Home - Part 1
Chao: Alright team. We’re here. I can hear the crowd through the ceiling. You all know our game plan. Dexter: Our gameplan… yeah, right…
The Convention Experience
You walk into the convention hall right at opening and you feel the air-conditioning breeze hit your face. It’s going to be a great day trying out new games and...
The Convention Experience
You walk into the convention hall right at opening and you feel the air-conditioning breeze hit your face. It’s going to be a great day trying out new games and...
It's Called Community
There is no better feeling than being welcomed and accepted by your peers. When you find a place, a home, filled with people who share your interests and welcome you...
It's Called Community
There is no better feeling than being welcomed and accepted by your peers. When you find a place, a home, filled with people who share your interests and welcome you...
All About Aggro
Aggro strategies are as old as the concept of gaming. Also known as “blitz” strategies, you can find evidence of aggro in nearly every category of game, where the philosophy...
All About Aggro
Aggro strategies are as old as the concept of gaming. Also known as “blitz” strategies, you can find evidence of aggro in nearly every category of game, where the philosophy...
The Perfect Deck
My bags were packed. I was ready to go and get in my taxi. “Now, do I have everything?” I mumbled to myself. “Oh, how could I forget?” I picked...
The Perfect Deck
My bags were packed. I was ready to go and get in my taxi. “Now, do I have everything?” I mumbled to myself. “Oh, how could I forget?” I picked...
Rare Gems Found at Collect-A-Con
I was mostly going to Collect-A-Con for a Metazoo tournament and to hangout with my friend in Texas, not really expecting much. The convention hall felt no different than the...
Rare Gems Found at Collect-A-Con
I was mostly going to Collect-A-Con for a Metazoo tournament and to hangout with my friend in Texas, not really expecting much. The convention hall felt no different than the...
The Favorite: A Terragem Story
Life as a card was pleasant, but sometimes I couldn’t help but feel anonymous — who really cared about a lonely Terragem? Max’s finger brushed my edges before attaching me...
The Favorite: A Terragem Story
Life as a card was pleasant, but sometimes I couldn’t help but feel anonymous — who really cared about a lonely Terragem? Max’s finger brushed my edges before attaching me...
An Insider's Look at Our New Patreon
Back in the spring of 2018, I began to illustrate the characters of Gem Blenders. When faced with designing the blend cards, I encountered an interesting dilemma: If blends are...
An Insider's Look at Our New Patreon
Back in the spring of 2018, I began to illustrate the characters of Gem Blenders. When faced with designing the blend cards, I encountered an interesting dilemma: If blends are...
A Lesson in Consistency: Why Not All Blends Are...
In my last blog post I went over some of the lessons I had made during my first couple of months playing Gem Blenders. And as I have continued to...
A Lesson in Consistency: Why Not All Blends Are...
In my last blog post I went over some of the lessons I had made during my first couple of months playing Gem Blenders. And as I have continued to...
Let's Get Down to Business: Incorporation
This month, I’m focusing on a different side of creating a TCG – the formation of a business entity. It’s not the sexiest topic, but it can be as necessary...
Let's Get Down to Business: Incorporation
This month, I’m focusing on a different side of creating a TCG – the formation of a business entity. It’s not the sexiest topic, but it can be as necessary...
A Brief History of the Gem Blenders Meta
I joined the community in December 2019. With that I can still proudly recall the first match I ever played online. In this match I beat the lead designer Steve...
A Brief History of the Gem Blenders Meta
I joined the community in December 2019. With that I can still proudly recall the first match I ever played online. In this match I beat the lead designer Steve...
A Winner's Guide to Gem Blenders Drafting
What’s up guys?! I'm back at it again with another blog post to bestow my philosophy upon the masses. Today we’re looking at an experimental new format some people in...
A Winner's Guide to Gem Blenders Drafting
What’s up guys?! I'm back at it again with another blog post to bestow my philosophy upon the masses. Today we’re looking at an experimental new format some people in...
