Can I negotiate with alien species about open trade through their sector of space and then identify how many different genders exist on the planet (if any) and sleep with them all, as any decent captain would? If I can't bang different species, what is the point of even exploring space? Ships and lasers are cool, but they only exist to spread the influence of post scarcity thinking and the ability to bang anyone or anything one possibly can. So if you were to rate the bang level of this game, a 1 being the bang of a non-photon conventional weapon or a 10 being the captain or 1st officer banging a multi-gendered entity of pure energy, where would this game fall on the bang-ometer?
I am commenting here because I can't make my own comment for some reason. But I just wanted to say that I really appreciate you talking so openly about mental health. You're an amazing person, and you inspire so many of us to take care of ourselves!
You don't have a link to it your kickstarter in this video's description, you don't have a community post about it, and when I Google "shuffle up and play 3 kickstarter" only season 2's shows up. :( Had to go to your kickstarter account page to find it
This is, no joke, one of my favorite series on the channel. Just hearing prof talk about his unedited thoughts on mtg is just really fun. Keep making these please
Whats the difference between this and the other recently uploaded booster box game video? That one has music as he speeds through packs, and I prefer these ones where he talks off the cuff but I dont know how to tell which format the video is going to be.
I love that and when he sees a card, gets excited about it and says “wow! show me 30 bucks!” and the card is worth 8, just like what happened to Ulalek.
Absolutely agree. I am glad for all the sets that come out as it gives us more of these, but I hope prof. is not pushing himself too hard. Take care of, and time for, yourself the same way you encourage all of us to prof!
@@ro9ue Which video did you watch exactly? He was far far away for so many cards, not knowing how good or bad they are or even how rare. I'm sorry, but saying that he was pretty close is just completely wrong.
Windswept Heath is over printed in this set. Like 3:1 of the other fetchlands. Done on purpose as it's the least sought after of the fetchlands. This you must buy more boxes to get the cards you want. 😅
Just adding my comment to the fray; when you and your team are tired and scrolling through comments on the video, I want you to see yet another viewer thanking you for your content and genuine care you show not only for members of the MTG community, but humanity as a whole. Most of us appreciate you and your team, and the wholesomeness you bring into what can be a negative environment. Thank you for your frankness and willingness to have open dialogue.
you're talk about mental health towards the end came across as very genuine and heart felt. you didnt go on and on about it, it was a nice moment. well done sir . :)
Other than shuffle up and play, this is probably my favorite variant of the TCC videos. Prof just relaxes, opens packs and unscripted chats about stuff and things.
Oh prof, your talk about mental health was just *chef's kiss*. It's heartwarming watching how educated and open you are about that super important topic
I want to say, you openly discussing your mental health issues and your solutions to it in a very calm and almost relaxed atmosphere is so valuable. I hate that we are all medicated but I love that mental health, especially for men, becomes less and less a taboo. Greetings a fellow enjoyer of magic and struggler of life.
Speaking as someone who is also medicated, I don't see any problem with it, I think we forget how much our personalities and moods are affected by brain chemistry. All medications are doing is helping those of us with a chemical imbalance to deal with it all. I think it's great we live in a time where people with brain chemistry imbalances can get it treated (and we should be able to talk about medications as not being good or bad)
@@Lorddegree1 as someone who has had different issues for over 25 years the whole brain chemistry model and medication is incredibly narrow minded and somewhat outdated, not that it is irrelevant. Medications can also be incredibly problematic over the medium to long term and can have worse consequences than what you started out with, they need to be approached with caution. There is a psychiatrist here on YT who covers a lot of this, Dr. Josef, he also did an interview with another psychiatrist this year, Mark Horowitz talking about the dangers of anti-depressants and the complete lack of awareness in medicine about side effects and coming off them properly, as he discovered himself when he tried too, then wrote a book about properly taper protocols. I am glad it has worked out for you though and in general its probably not that big of a deal, a lot of the time people start having problems on multiple medications too, when doctors start chasing symptoms like idiots. Over medication in some countries is a massive issue though, and the off labelling of some things, like anti-psychotics which is completely insane, especially in children, basically medical negligence and corporate greed.
@@Lorddegree1 I have several problems with it. First, a huge percentage is medicated and from younger and younger ages. As we don't exactly know how SSRI work (some recent studies have shown that it doesnt affect the uptake of serotonin but instead enhances brain plasticity) we also don't know the long-term effects of them. Its definitely better than depression, don't get me wrong, but it shouldnt be THE solution to the problems. Also I don't think that the only reason we have more depression cases is because people talk about it more, but also because we have created a system in which a large percentage (10-20% of the people) falls under the cracks, and for me medication is but a bandaid on this gaping fleshwound.
@@kamimoros Did you know that when we stopped demonizing people who were left-handed, the number of people who were left-handed suddenly had a massive increase? Same for people who are queer (in particular Trans), people who are neurodivergent, etc. I also don't know who you're talking to, but people who are actually on medication for things like depression (or other disorders such as ADHD) aren't morons who think that you pop a pill and you're suddenly cured. I have ADHD, and my medications allow me to be in a mind-state where I can manage my symptoms in a way that wouldn't be possible without them. By demonizing medications, all you're really saying is "I don't want you to have a tool that can help you function in society"
Thank you so much Prof for sharing your struggles with mental health and advocating for others to seek help and find support. I hope you know just how much that means to so many people.
I didn't expect to get emotional over a collector booster opening but here I am. thank you for talking about your struggles with the healthcare system and your mental health. as someone who is also struggling with the damn system we have here in America, I needed to hear some more encouragement outside of my normal circle.
i always love these little fireside chat type of videos, but I really appreciated your candidness about depression. It's always hard to know what someone else is going through, especially when they're in the limelight and are used to putting on a face that's not their truest. So happy you're in a good place, Prof! there are about a million people here rooting for you!
30:46 Glad to hear you’re doing better prof! 31:20 Wise words from the Professor, mental health is very important and everyone needs different things. It’s important to find what works for yourself, albeit therapy, medicine, etc.
I've been through the thumb wrestling with the VA now times than I can count, but it's right and good to keep at it and get the treatment you need and earned. Every day we stay committed to living a healthier life is a victory. Thanks for your service, as one who has also thrown the dice to serve our country.
Prof calling out nantuko’s price one cent off would have made me spit out my drink if I had one! So cool to see how close he was after some…slightly off guesses on bulk rares 😅
I usually hear your comments with box openings in the background, I really appreciate how you address mental health, sadly lots of men do not touch openly this topics and I hope this reaches someone who needs it in your audience
Nah buying singles is boring, degenerate gambling is way more fun. I've bought 2 boosters for now. Got pretty much nothing from my first booster, got a borderless foil nethergoyf in my second
Was binge watching your content since ive been away from watching tcg content and came across this video today. Thank your for being open, just hearing you to tell me to think of who loves me today just made me cry and smile. Appreciate you.
Newer watcher to your channel, but as a therapist, I really appreciate you speaking out! Please keep talking about it! It can be so tough to get started, but the more we can encourage people, the better off they will be! Just gained so much more respect for you and your channel!
Hey Prof, thanks for speaking up about mental health stuff. I can share that it also took me many tries and various therapists plus medication to find the right mix. It's nice to see people sharing their experiences to break the stigma around it.
I’ve been having a really rough few months. I watch your videos to calm myself, your voice and cadence is very grounding. What I didn’t expect was to be flooded with emotions when you started speaking about mental health. When you told us that we are loved, and to think of the people who love us, I really did. I don’t know why it resonated with me so strongly, but it did. I needed to hear it, today especially. Thank you, Professor.
I have suffered a lot from emotional imbalances, especially in recent years. Thank you for bringing up the topic of mental health, it is really appreciated and, as small as it may seem, it helps a lot to hear it.
Go PROF!!! Thanks for the upbeat bit, for everyone near the end. Glad to hear your feeling better yourself. Lots of love all around. We should be there for one another & feel comfortable asking for support.
Hearing the professor is doing well made me feel so much better today. While I will likely never meet him (fine if I do, fine if I don’t) it put me in a happy place because knowing he is well is all I could ask for because his work and videos give me joy, too. 🥰
Fairly new to Magic, and I've watched the channel just every now and then so far. But as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I finally hit the Subscribe button at 33minutes. Thank you so much for this encouragement to your viewers!
Prot it makes me so happy to hear you talk about mental health and that you are doing better than ever. People often don’t talk about how hard it is to find a therapist that works for you. Can take many tries. And it’s worth it. I really appreciated your words, I needed it today. I only got back into Magic in the past couple months and your channel has been a beacon of positivity as well as being entertaining and a great source of information. It got me out to my LGS and I’ve made some friends for the first time in a while. You and your team deserve all of the love coming your way.
Prof I don’t think I’ve ever needed to hear anything more in my entire life. Really going through it at the moment and that lil speech really lifted me up. Dude thank you for just doing your thing.
Big props to you Prof for talking about mental heath so much for and being so open with your own struggles and being the inspiration you are to the community. It's that kind of thinking that will help us all keep fighting that fight.
I don't know what it is about MTG creating a safe space to de-stigmatize the journey toward mental health, but I'm a teacher who plays the game in school and I often talk about my own struggles to show kids that they'll probably have some too. Please keep talking about this stuff, Prof.
I've always loved coming to this channel to hear your thoughts on Magic, new and old, and to see fun gameplay; I wasn't expecting to hear a shout out about mental health and I think it is necessary to destigmatize the talk surrounding it. Especially in a community such as MtG where people can get addicted to cracking packs being open and honest about mental health is refreshing and wonderful to see. I'm thankful that you shared your experience and struggles with it as you have a platform that reaches and helps so many already, and am thrilled that you are in a good place in life. Prof giving heavy Mr. Roger's vibes @32:59 which was so heartwarming to see as well!
Thanks for the mental health talk, I needed that. I've battled severe depression and anxiety for the past 15 years and CONTINUE to battle it! Really happy your feeling better than ever now and thanks for all the amazing content you provide! Much love!
Prof your antics are so refreshing. Thank you for being so unfiltered and yet so elegant, so pointed with your sentiments and criticisms. Thank god you get to write these things off at the end of the year.
I like when you talk about mental health! It’s important to talk about mental health and the importance of talk and medications! Thanks for using your platform to say a little Something at the least ☺️
I will Prof! I will watch your video about a week old set! I love vintage style videos about old sets 😂😜 But seriously, thank you for the entertainment!
Prof, I love watching your videos. It's been a big reason why I still love and enjoy Magic. Hearing that you're doing well warms my heart, but listening to you take so much time during this video to encourage people to keep trying is terrific. You're thoughtful and wonderful, thank you so much for everything you do.
Mental health should be talked about like this! Everyone handles it differently but I think talking opening helps others not feel alone. There’s nothing wrong with taking antidepressants being transparent about it is even better. Love you prof.
This is such a wholesome video. Additionally, it's nice to open up a Collector Booster Box and take the time to actually enjoy it. So many videos just rush through 12 packs at $250+ in 5 minutes and you don't even get to really enjoy all of the cards. Thanks for being open and sharing your struggles Professor!
You have helped me get more into mtg. I have an appreciation for this community. I know i only joined for the fallout packs but i already feel so welcome by everyone.
Wow that last pack was completely insane. Also, a lot of respect to you Prof for actually having the dialogue about mental health. The toxicity, especially surrounding men's mental health, needs to be quashed and the conversation opened. Edited my comment for clarity
I started getting into MTG because of you prof! So far, I haven't joined a community but I do plan to visit local stores to learn more about MTG. I was here for the content and stayed for your heart to heart talk. Mental health is incredibly important and I feel like everyone should take care of themselves.
The packs are super sealed now because as recently as 2X2, it was possible to open the corner of a pack, search the rare with a scope, and re-seal it with a cheap handheld impulse sealer. They now use perforated seals on the packs which cause them to tear apart if you open them. It's a good move.
I know I'm late to watch this vid. I just recently got into watching these magic videos and I love listening to Prof. Talk. You're amazing and I love seeing these videos recently. So happy to hear you're doing better. Love you prof!!!
The part about being on meds really hit home for me, I started on antidepressants over a year ago and it’s helped me immensely! I’ve even told people openly about my positive experience with it and it’s even gotten them to try it out since they were getting nowhere with therapy. So I 100% agree that you shouldn’t be ashamed of taking medication or any kind of help when you’re ill, you might just save someone some day by sharing. Also love your videos prof, I started magic last week and your videos have been my go-to and I’ve learned a lot, I’m also planning on buying the academic deck box (your video on it had me sold). Keep up the amazing content.
I didn't know I needed this video. I was watching for fun. But Prof talking about mental health and not being alone was something I really needed to hear.
It was good to hear you talk so openly and honestly about mental health. I had an attempt about a month ago, and it’s good to know that healing is important to others
that mental health part in the middle was a little random, but i'm so glad that it was there. I wasn't expecting it in a video like this, but you have no clue how much your words mean. thank you
I've been going through some tough times too, big changes in my life where I have no idea how it's going to play out. Basically everything I've known and loved for almost two decades is gone. What you said was incredibly helpful right at this exact moment in time. Thank you dude. You're awesome. It is getting better everyday and I already feel like a better, healthier person/father.
I’m glad you’re doing well!! I’ve been on anxiety meds and they sure help. Along with working out. And not drinking. Stopped over 3.5 years ago. Everything’s much better now!
Firstly Prof congrats on 1 million. Very well deserved. I also want to say thank you for sharing about your health problems from the past and its a pleasure to hear you have found the help you ned to adapt and overcome and are in a good space. Im fairly new here and have thoroughly enjoyed all the content ive watched. Thanks, from your latest student :)
I was really hoping you would pull one of the serialized cards. Would have been a perfect way to add to the million+ sub celebration. Of course the haters would say it was either a repack or that WotC sent you that card, because haters tend to do that.
Such a great booater game got a little bit of everything, comedy, hot takes, supportive openess, and shiny cards. Part of the reason i love this channel
The way I would mesure success is "Did the set acomplish anything?". For Modern Horizons: did it make Modern more rich in options, did it shake not break the meta, did it make expensive baselevel cards (fetch lands for example) more afordable or replacable, did people like the cards or theme... If it's not forgetable it was a success, we dont remember the bad sets unless they come up in conversation; unless they are remembered as the example of what not to do, like Homelands. (also, if you make 1000 and serialize them, why have 4 digits instead of 3 and use the 000?)
I love seeing videos like this especially since I used to play these games all the time. Now though, even though I'm only just starting my 40s, it's been so long since I've played and even longer since I had friends who did that I kind of just live in the fantasy of other people enjoying it. I'm glad you got a decent box and were able to showcase it for your audience, it was entertaining to watch.
Prof, you are amazing. Not just your magic content, but you as a person are just a treasure (token) to the community. Congrats on your million subs! Heres to the next million
I think your ramblings on real world hard subject issues while opening packs is amazing and great and if you reach one person who needs it. Keep up the great work
i really appreciate the talks, especially considering how things have gone for me recently. it really helped me think about my loved ones and focus on their love. Thank you.
I love what this has become. I loved seeing you open multiple boxes, moreso because I know I won't, but in all honesty I love this is so much more. Just hearing you talk about whatever is on your mind as you open packs feels like a deeper connection is being made. This episode in particular hits deeper than any I've watched so far. I've been battling my own mental illness and hearing that conversation from you makes me feel like I do actually matter and I should actually continue to try my best to find happiness and self love. Enough rambling. Just wanna say "Thank you". I needed this episode more than I thought I would.
You are such a a beautiful human. Just love the videos. But the golden content nuggets hidden just here and there make it so much more beautiful. Thanks for saying the words you say. You’re a literal treasure. I’m crying happy tears. To anyone feeling down, I was there for a decade & one weekend retreat has literally changed my life. Keep going, keep your head up, you are loved & bad times will pass.
I gotta say that I really enjoy this type of video. Talking and opening packs makes it feel more personal than how it was with opening packs with the music.
So glad to hear you're doing better, Prof! It's been a rough year for me as well, but I feel like things are getting better. I hope you do what's best for you, even if that means you have to take a break here and there. You've got a lot of people rooting for you.
What a nice moment to share that with us, Prof. Mental health is a hard topic, and that was a very sincere and kind way to talk about it and make people feel better.
Mental health is important my man is out here fighting the good fight for us all those words are the absolute truth Friday night magic got me through the tough times made me go out and socialize and got me through the dark times gave me something to look forward to.
33:00 Prof just looks at the camera and starts talking right to me, I look up from what Im doing from one screen and he really just keeps talking right to me. Thanks for making me cry, and thanks for letting me know about your windswept heath right after lol. We love you prof, thank you
Got to this video randomly today and wasn't thinking much of it until the brief therapy and meds interlude in the middle. I really needed that today for various reasons. Prof and anyone else who reads this: stay strong, keep fighting, care for yourself, you are loved.
Prof is not only an entertaining, funny and insightful content creator, but one that is authentic and genuine. From educating others in making better financial decision with "buy singles", to being a positive role model in the magic community. Also advocating for mental health and actively breaking the stigma by talking about it so openly. You are truly an inspiration in many way
Thanks to Star Trek: Fleet Command for sponsoring today's video! Go to strms.net/startrek_tolariancommunity to download Star Trek: Fleet Command
Skoa is not pauper edh legal as your commander, it’s not an uncommon 😂
Can I negotiate with alien species about open trade through their sector of space and then identify how many different genders exist on the planet (if any) and sleep with them all, as any decent captain would?
If I can't bang different species, what is the point of even exploring space?
Ships and lasers are cool, but they only exist to spread the influence of post scarcity thinking and the ability to bang anyone or anything one possibly can.
So if you were to rate the bang level of this game, a 1 being the bang of a non-photon conventional weapon or a 10 being the captain or 1st officer banging a multi-gendered entity of pure energy, where would this game fall on the bang-ometer?
I am commenting here because I can't make my own comment for some reason. But I just wanted to say that I really appreciate you talking so openly about mental health. You're an amazing person, and you inspire so many of us to take care of ourselves!
You don't have a link to it your kickstarter in this video's description, you don't have a community post about it, and when I Google "shuffle up and play 3 kickstarter" only season 2's shows up. :( Had to go to your kickstarter account page to find it
Wheres the video with charlie?
This is, no joke, one of my favorite series on the channel. Just hearing prof talk about his unedited thoughts on mtg is just really fun. Keep making these please
If someone in the office shoved a dozen random cards in tin foil, I'd watch him unwrap them and reflect. ❤
Whats the difference between this and the other recently uploaded booster box game video? That one has music as he speeds through packs, and I prefer these ones where he talks off the cuff but I dont know how to tell which format the video is going to be.
I love that and when he sees a card, gets excited about it and says “wow! show me 30 bucks!” and the card is worth 8, just like what happened to Ulalek.
100% agree if it was just opening packs I wouldn’t be fussed but hearing prof thinking out loud whilst opening was super interesting
Absolutely agree. I am glad for all the sets that come out as it gives us more of these, but I hope prof. is not pushing himself too hard.
Take care of, and time for, yourself the same way you encourage all of us to prof!
I love watching these for profs guesses.
Prof: This has got to be a $22 dollar card
Editor: $0.59
He'll never learn.
Prof:6.50
Editor:6.49
Lol he was honestly pretty close for most of them
@@ro9ue prety close for some, whole digits over for more many, yet underestimating the real expensive ones.
@@ro9ue Which video did you watch exactly? He was far far away for so many cards, not knowing how good or bad they are or even how rare. I'm sorry, but saying that he was pretty close is just completely wrong.
Prof: makes me cry saying some things I really needed to hear
Prof 0.02 seconds later: oh my gosh double windswept heath!!
Right there with you
I was not ready for that hahaha. I got so emotional and then just laughed so hard
He's a good guy
Same
Windswept Heath is over printed in this set. Like 3:1 of the other fetchlands. Done on purpose as it's the least sought after of the fetchlands. This you must buy more boxes to get the cards you want. 😅
The fact that the prof stopped opening packs to tell us all we’re loved… *chef’s kiss* thank you prof. We love you too.
Just adding my comment to the fray; when you and your team are tired and scrolling through comments on the video, I want you to see yet another viewer thanking you for your content and genuine care you show not only for members of the MTG community, but humanity as a whole. Most of us appreciate you and your team, and the wholesomeness you bring into what can be a negative environment. Thank you for your frankness and willingness to have open dialogue.
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you're talk about mental health towards the end came across as very genuine and heart felt. you didnt go on and on about it, it was a nice moment. well done sir . :)
Other than shuffle up and play, this is probably my favorite variant of the TCC videos. Prof just relaxes, opens packs and unscripted chats about stuff and things.
Same! I like when this guy talks, he's pretty tuned-in. The mental health talk is always needed no matter what the context, so important
The only thing I wish was sometimes they'd tell him the price immediately.
I'd love to see his reaction of "this is definitely $18." ... is 22 cents.
Oh prof, your talk about mental health was just *chef's kiss*. It's heartwarming watching how educated and open you are about that super important topic
I want to say, you openly discussing your mental health issues and your solutions to it in a very calm and almost relaxed atmosphere is so valuable. I hate that we are all medicated but I love that mental health, especially for men, becomes less and less a taboo.
Greetings a fellow enjoyer of magic and struggler of life.
Struggler of life. I feel that. Just earlier today I was thinking “everything is so hard” it’s like every little thing is a struggle
Speaking as someone who is also medicated, I don't see any problem with it, I think we forget how much our personalities and moods are affected by brain chemistry. All medications are doing is helping those of us with a chemical imbalance to deal with it all.
I think it's great we live in a time where people with brain chemistry imbalances can get it treated (and we should be able to talk about medications as not being good or bad)
@@Lorddegree1 as someone who has had different issues for over 25 years the whole brain chemistry model and medication is incredibly narrow minded and somewhat outdated, not that it is irrelevant. Medications can also be incredibly problematic over the medium to long term and can have worse consequences than what you started out with, they need to be approached with caution. There is a psychiatrist here on YT who covers a lot of this, Dr. Josef, he also did an interview with another psychiatrist this year, Mark Horowitz talking about the dangers of anti-depressants and the complete lack of awareness in medicine about side effects and coming off them properly, as he discovered himself when he tried too, then wrote a book about properly taper protocols. I am glad it has worked out for you though and in general its probably not that big of a deal, a lot of the time people start having problems on multiple medications too, when doctors start chasing symptoms like idiots. Over medication in some countries is a massive issue though, and the off labelling of some things, like anti-psychotics which is completely insane, especially in children, basically medical negligence and corporate greed.
@@Lorddegree1 I have several problems with it. First, a huge percentage is medicated and from younger and younger ages. As we don't exactly know how SSRI work (some recent studies have shown that it doesnt affect the uptake of serotonin but instead enhances brain plasticity) we also don't know the long-term effects of them. Its definitely better than depression, don't get me wrong, but it shouldnt be THE solution to the problems. Also I don't think that the only reason we have more depression cases is because people talk about it more, but also because we have created a system in which a large percentage (10-20% of the people) falls under the cracks, and for me medication is but a bandaid on this gaping fleshwound.
@@kamimoros Did you know that when we stopped demonizing people who were left-handed, the number of people who were left-handed suddenly had a massive increase? Same for people who are queer (in particular Trans), people who are neurodivergent, etc.
I also don't know who you're talking to, but people who are actually on medication for things like depression (or other disorders such as ADHD) aren't morons who think that you pop a pill and you're suddenly cured. I have ADHD, and my medications allow me to be in a mind-state where I can manage my symptoms in a way that wouldn't be possible without them. By demonizing medications, all you're really saying is "I don't want you to have a tool that can help you function in society"
Thank you so much Prof for sharing your struggles with mental health and advocating for others to seek help and find support. I hope you know just how much that means to so many people.
I....really needed that talk on mental health prof. Thanks for speaking up on that in your packs, as some of us really do suffer in silence.
Mr. Rogers tier talk. Feeling a lot better after hearing that.
Lol
when does he say that?
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Was not expecting a mental health discussion, but I very much appreciate it. Everyone is loved
I didn't expect to get emotional over a collector booster opening but here I am. thank you for talking about your struggles with the healthcare system and your mental health. as someone who is also struggling with the damn system we have here in America, I needed to hear some more encouragement outside of my normal circle.
i always love these little fireside chat type of videos, but I really appreciated your candidness about depression. It's always hard to know what someone else is going through, especially when they're in the limelight and are used to putting on a face that's not their truest. So happy you're in a good place, Prof! there are about a million people here rooting for you!
Prof: *long, passionately lovely mental health talk that made all of us feel wonderful*
Prof immediately after: “OOH WINDSWEPT HEATH!”
Timestamp, please?
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32:01 @@user84074 is about where it starts, and it's a very good and positive message, then the windswept heath moment
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Thanks Prof ❤
30:46 Glad to hear you’re doing better prof! 31:20 Wise words from the Professor, mental health is very important and everyone needs different things. It’s important to find what works for yourself, albeit therapy, medicine, etc.
I've been through the thumb wrestling with the VA now times than I can count, but it's right and good to keep at it and get the treatment you need and earned. Every day we stay committed to living a healthier life is a victory. Thanks for your service, as one who has also thrown the dice to serve our country.
I love that the prof talks about the difficult topics, such an amazing UA-camr
Prof calling out nantuko’s price one cent off would have made me spit out my drink if I had one! So cool to see how close he was after some…slightly off guesses on bulk rares 😅
He was probably happy when he found out how off he was on that Bloodstained Mire.
He was making this e overshoots up on the Ulamogs too!
Prof guessing over by sometimes an order of magnitude is hilarious by itself, but it’s made funnier when he undershoots his guess of his total by $80.
I usually hear your comments with box openings in the background, I really appreciate how you address mental health, sadly lots of men do not touch openly this topics and I hope this reaches someone who needs it in your audience
Remember buy singles everyone
I listen to Nega-Proff and his instruction to buy booster for cards we want.
Not for this box…
Buy hatsune miku secret lairs everyone
Yes exactly buy singles....... SINGLE PACKS THAT IS!!!!
Nah buying singles is boring, degenerate gambling is way more fun. I've bought 2 boosters for now. Got pretty much nothing from my first booster, got a borderless foil nethergoyf in my second
Was binge watching your content since ive been away from watching tcg content and came across this video today. Thank your for being open, just hearing you to tell me to think of who loves me today just made me cry and smile. Appreciate you.
Admitting your weaknesses I think is one of the truest signs of strength
Newer watcher to your channel, but as a therapist, I really appreciate you speaking out! Please keep talking about it! It can be so tough to get started, but the more we can encourage people, the better off they will be! Just gained so much more respect for you and your channel!
Hey Prof, thanks for speaking up about mental health stuff. I can share that it also took me many tries and various therapists plus medication to find the right mix. It's nice to see people sharing their experiences to break the stigma around it.
I’ve been having a really rough few months. I watch your videos to calm myself, your voice and cadence is very grounding. What I didn’t expect was to be flooded with emotions when you started speaking about mental health. When you told us that we are loved, and to think of the people who love us, I really did. I don’t know why it resonated with me so strongly, but it did. I needed to hear it, today especially. Thank you, Professor.
I have suffered a lot from emotional imbalances, especially in recent years. Thank you for bringing up the topic of mental health, it is really appreciated and, as small as it may seem, it helps a lot to hear it.
Go PROF!!! Thanks for the upbeat bit, for everyone near the end. Glad to hear your feeling better yourself.
Lots of love all around. We should be there for one another & feel comfortable asking for support.
Listening to the professor about mental health mends my heart!
Love you prof!
Hearing the professor is doing well made me feel so much better today. While I will likely never meet him (fine if I do, fine if I don’t) it put me in a happy place because knowing he is well is all I could ask for because his work and videos give me joy, too. 🥰
I didnt think id be shedding a tear in the middle of a 400 dollar booster box game, thanks for that and all you do!!! You're loved too Prof
No joke this is one of my favorite series you do. I love the unedited fireside chat throughout the opening. Please keep doing these Prof!
Fairly new to Magic, and I've watched the channel just every now and then so far. But as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I finally hit the Subscribe button at 33minutes. Thank you so much for this encouragement to your viewers!
Prot it makes me so happy to hear you talk about mental health and that you are doing better than ever. People often don’t talk about how hard it is to find a therapist that works for you. Can take many tries. And it’s worth it.
I really appreciated your words, I needed it today.
I only got back into Magic in the past couple months and your channel has been a beacon of positivity as well as being entertaining and a great source of information. It got me out to my LGS and I’ve made some friends for the first time in a while. You and your team deserve all of the love coming your way.
Wasn't expecting such a sweet message in the middle of the pack openings. Thank you so much for being you Prof!
Prof I don’t think I’ve ever needed to hear anything more in my entire life. Really going through it at the moment and that lil speech really lifted me up. Dude thank you for just doing your thing.
Always love the prof just talking about stuff during the pack openings. Also appreciate talking about mental health so openly!
Reprinting fetch lands in Mod Hor 3 was needed and much appreciated
33:35 I did not expect to be choked up this much by Prof, but wow that hit hard regarding some current situations at the moment
Big props to you Prof for talking about mental heath so much for and being so open with your own struggles and being the inspiration you are to the community. It's that kind of thinking that will help us all keep fighting that fight.
I don't know what it is about MTG creating a safe space to de-stigmatize the journey toward mental health, but I'm a teacher who plays the game in school and I often talk about my own struggles to show kids that they'll probably have some too.
Please keep talking about this stuff, Prof.
I've always loved coming to this channel to hear your thoughts on Magic, new and old, and to see fun gameplay; I wasn't expecting to hear a shout out about mental health and I think it is necessary to destigmatize the talk surrounding it. Especially in a community such as MtG where people can get addicted to cracking packs being open and honest about mental health is refreshing and wonderful to see.
I'm thankful that you shared your experience and struggles with it as you have a platform that reaches and helps so many already, and am thrilled that you are in a good place in life.
Prof giving heavy Mr. Roger's vibes @32:59 which was so heartwarming to see as well!
Good on you for speaking about mental health, it is important and it shouldn't be ignored to keep up appearances.
Thanks for the mental health talk, I needed that. I've battled severe depression and anxiety for the past 15 years and CONTINUE to battle it! Really happy your feeling better than ever now and thanks for all the amazing content you provide! Much love!
A month's food budget or cardboard? CARDBOARD!
If you eat all the cardboard worth less than $2 then it's $400 for both food and cardboard.
@@greggsplaylist now that's value!
Looks like it's time for Draft Chaff stew again for dinner
Hot sauce use hot sauce and the glittery poo will be entertaining 🎉
Looks like cardboard’s back on the menu boys!
*hungry orc noises*
Prof your antics are so refreshing. Thank you for being so unfiltered and yet so elegant, so pointed with your sentiments and criticisms. Thank god you get to write these things off at the end of the year.
I like when you talk about mental health! It’s important to talk about mental health and the importance of talk and medications! Thanks for using your platform to say a little
Something at the least ☺️
Such a wholesome conversation. Loved this video. Love this series when he is gabbing in the background
I will Prof! I will watch your video about a week old set! I love vintage style videos about old sets 😂😜
But seriously, thank you for the entertainment!
Prof, I love watching your videos. It's been a big reason why I still love and enjoy Magic. Hearing that you're doing well warms my heart, but listening to you take so much time during this video to encourage people to keep trying is terrific. You're thoughtful and wonderful, thank you so much for everything you do.
Mental health should be talked about like this! Everyone handles it differently but I think talking opening helps others not feel alone. There’s nothing wrong with taking antidepressants being transparent about it is even better. Love you prof.
This is such a wholesome video. Additionally, it's nice to open up a Collector Booster Box and take the time to actually enjoy it. So many videos just rush through 12 packs at $250+ in 5 minutes and you don't even get to really enjoy all of the cards. Thanks for being open and sharing your struggles Professor!
As someone who has seen a therapist throughout his life, I really appreciate the time you take to talk about mental health. :)
Great video as always!
You have helped me get more into mtg. I have an appreciation for this community. I know i only joined for the fallout packs but i already feel so welcome by everyone.
Wow that last pack was completely insane.
Also, a lot of respect to you Prof for actually having the dialogue about mental health. The toxicity, especially surrounding men's mental health, needs to be quashed and the conversation opened.
Edited my comment for clarity
I started getting into MTG because of you prof! So far, I haven't joined a community but I do plan to visit local stores to learn more about MTG.
I was here for the content and stayed for your heart to heart talk. Mental health is incredibly important and I feel like everyone should take care of themselves.
The packs are super sealed now because as recently as 2X2, it was possible to open the corner of a pack, search the rare with a scope, and re-seal it with a cheap handheld impulse sealer.
They now use perforated seals on the packs which cause them to tear apart if you open them. It's a good move.
I know I'm late to watch this vid. I just recently got into watching these magic videos and I love listening to Prof. Talk. You're amazing and I love seeing these videos recently. So happy to hear you're doing better. Love you prof!!!
Oh prof. Your intro monologs are always good for a laugh! Congrats on the 1m subs too!
The part about being on meds really hit home for me, I started on antidepressants over a year ago and it’s helped me immensely! I’ve even told people openly about my positive experience with it and it’s even gotten them to try it out since they were getting nowhere with therapy. So I 100% agree that you shouldn’t be ashamed of taking medication or any kind of help when you’re ill, you might just save someone some day by sharing. Also love your videos prof, I started magic last week and your videos have been my go-to and I’ve learned a lot, I’m also planning on buying the academic deck box (your video on it had me sold). Keep up the amazing content.
Loved the mental health real talk.
I didn't know I needed this video. I was watching for fun. But Prof talking about mental health and not being alone was something I really needed to hear.
It was good to hear you talk so openly and honestly about mental health. I had an attempt about a month ago, and it’s good to know that healing is important to others
i wasn`t expecting to cry watching someone opening packs but here i am.
That springheart guess was incredible
that mental health part in the middle was a little random, but i'm so glad that it was there. I wasn't expecting it in a video like this, but you have no clue how much your words mean. thank you
Hearing prof talk about mental health, his own and giving good reassurance is such a feel good moment man
Thanks Prof, you're really awesome
Lucky you, they were 600 at my lgs
$679 at mine. ($450 USD)
@@melissabaelemans yeah I think the price was more like that. I was just giving a roundabout that it was in the 600 region.
@@PrimeShifter I would love to open a booster box one day but the price is just insane… One booster box is more than a week’s rent 😅🙈
@@melissabaelemans I feel as though even the new cards are like reserve list cards because of their prices
Sadly
I've been going through some tough times too, big changes in my life where I have no idea how it's going to play out. Basically everything I've known and loved for almost two decades is gone. What you said was incredibly helpful right at this exact moment in time. Thank you dude. You're awesome. It is getting better everyday and I already feel like a better, healthier person/father.
Good Morning 👋
I’m glad you’re doing well!! I’ve been on anxiety meds and they sure help. Along with working out. And not drinking. Stopped over 3.5 years ago. Everything’s much better now!
Biggest objection is the price, yes.
Firstly Prof congrats on 1 million. Very well deserved. I also want to say thank you for sharing about your health problems from the past and its a pleasure to hear you have found the help you ned to adapt and overcome and are in a good space. Im fairly new here and have thoroughly enjoyed all the content ive watched. Thanks, from your latest student :)
I was really hoping you would pull one of the serialized cards. Would have been a perfect way to add to the million+ sub celebration. Of course the haters would say it was either a repack or that WotC sent you that card, because haters tend to do that.
Such a great booater game got a little bit of everything, comedy, hot takes, supportive openess, and shiny cards. Part of the reason i love this channel
The way I would mesure success is "Did the set acomplish anything?". For Modern Horizons: did it make Modern more rich in options, did it shake not break the meta, did it make expensive baselevel cards (fetch lands for example) more afordable or replacable, did people like the cards or theme...
If it's not forgetable it was a success, we dont remember the bad sets unless they come up in conversation; unless they are remembered as the example of what not to do, like Homelands.
(also, if you make 1000 and serialize them, why have 4 digits instead of 3 and use the 000?)
I love seeing videos like this especially since I used to play these games all the time. Now though, even though I'm only just starting my 40s, it's been so long since I've played and even longer since I had friends who did that I kind of just live in the fantasy of other people enjoying it. I'm glad you got a decent box and were able to showcase it for your audience, it was entertaining to watch.
Bought like 120 us dollars in cards and got everything i wanted and supported local card shops online! Buy singles everyone!
Singles all the way because F WoTC.
Prof, you are amazing. Not just your magic content, but you as a person are just a treasure (token) to the community. Congrats on your million subs! Heres to the next million
Check out the Shuffle Up & Play Season 3 Kickstarter here: ua-cam.com/video/ObgoM26Uk8s/v-deo.html
I think your ramblings on real world hard subject issues while opening packs is amazing and great and if you reach one person who needs it. Keep up the great work
I really love this format. Opening some boosters and talking over random stuff in a moderate amount of time. Thank you for this one, Prof!
i really appreciate the talks, especially considering how things have gone for me recently. it really helped me think about my loved ones and focus on their love. Thank you.
31:00 good to hear Prof! its always great to hear that you are doing well.
Big fan of your channel
keep up the great work (and humor too!)
Absolutely love the videos of you just talking about whatever comes to mind. It's always nice to hear what you have to say about MTG and Wizards.
I love what this has become. I loved seeing you open multiple boxes, moreso because I know I won't, but in all honesty I love this is so much more. Just hearing you talk about whatever is on your mind as you open packs feels like a deeper connection is being made. This episode in particular hits deeper than any I've watched so far. I've been battling my own mental illness and hearing that conversation from you makes me feel like I do actually matter and I should actually continue to try my best to find happiness and self love. Enough rambling. Just wanna say "Thank you". I needed this episode more than I thought I would.
You are such a a beautiful human. Just love the videos. But the golden content nuggets hidden just here and there make it so much more beautiful.
Thanks for saying the words you say. You’re a literal treasure.
I’m crying happy tears. To anyone feeling down, I was there for a decade & one weekend retreat has literally changed my life. Keep going, keep your head up, you are loved & bad times will pass.
I gotta say that I really enjoy this type of video. Talking and opening packs makes it feel more personal than how it was with opening packs with the music.
So glad to hear you're doing better, Prof! It's been a rough year for me as well, but I feel like things are getting better. I hope you do what's best for you, even if that means you have to take a break here and there. You've got a lot of people rooting for you.
Thank you for talking about mental health!
What a nice moment to share that with us, Prof. Mental health is a hard topic, and that was a very sincere and kind way to talk about it and make people feel better.
Your commentary about therapy is why I am subbed to you; thank you for your honesty and transparency. Love you prof
Mental health is important my man is out here fighting the good fight for us all those words are the absolute truth Friday night magic got me through the tough times made me go out and socialize and got me through the dark times gave me something to look forward to.
Mental health is super important and thank you for bringing it up
Dealing with the same issue myself it’s great to hear you talk about mental health. Please keep being loud about it!
33:00 Prof just looks at the camera and starts talking right to me, I look up from what Im doing from one screen and he really just keeps talking right to me. Thanks for making me cry, and thanks for letting me know about your windswept heath right after lol. We love you prof, thank you
Got to this video randomly today and wasn't thinking much of it until the brief therapy and meds interlude in the middle. I really needed that today for various reasons. Prof and anyone else who reads this: stay strong, keep fighting, care for yourself, you are loved.
Whoa that insert about mental health was very cool. That was very heartfelt. Thanks Brian ❤
Prof is not only an entertaining, funny and insightful content creator, but one that is authentic and genuine. From educating others in making better financial decision with "buy singles", to being a positive role model in the magic community. Also advocating for mental health and actively breaking the stigma by talking about it so openly. You are truly an inspiration in many way