Enter the Battlefield: Creators

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • The creative process isn't easy, and doing it for a living is even harder. In this episode, we explore the lives of two popular Magic content creators: Paul Cheon and Brian "The Professor" Lewis. One's a gold-level pro, the other got famous describing card sleeves. Despite the fear of failure, they've overcome obstacles to become full-time work-from-home fathers doing what they love. They do it to help someone qualify for a Pro Tour, or save a kid a few bucks. Most of all, they do it to make our day a little lighter.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 275

  • @whiskywaffles9416
    @whiskywaffles9416 7 років тому +206

    "he calls him self the professor"? no no... HE IS THE PROFESSOR

  • @Fablelord1
    @Fablelord1 7 років тому +133

    I really like that the Professor wears a suit at home, and plays with his kid in it. It just kind of fits him and is hilariously adorable.

  • @fairygoodmuller8065
    @fairygoodmuller8065 7 років тому +264

    who else is happy to see The "Brian Lewis" Professor in this video?

  • @TheRedskins6969
    @TheRedskins6969 7 років тому +89

    The Professor is the best thing the community has.

  • @DragonbornRito
    @DragonbornRito 7 років тому +290

    Good on Wizards putting some spotlight on community content creators. They really are kind of the pulse of the Magic community and some extra recognition from the guys up top is a big deal.

    • @LifeBeginsAt20
      @LifeBeginsAt20 7 років тому +14

      It really is great to see and something for smaller creators to strive towards! The professor will always be an inspiration to mtg content creators. He's helped me a lot. I'd love to see more videos like this, or more recognition in other ways as there are loads of amazing creators out there.

    • @gunterlauch2241
      @gunterlauch2241 4 роки тому +1

      But they dont mention Alpha Investments

  • @Nic1700
    @Nic1700 7 років тому +510

    The Professor has a real name?

    • @PewPew_McPewster
      @PewPew_McPewster 7 років тому +63

      Nic1700 Same, I always thought his first name was "The" and last name "Professor".

    • @Zolthux
      @Zolthux 7 років тому +45

      The "Brian lewis" Professor

    • @Kizer5Red
      @Kizer5Red 7 років тому +12

      Is his name not: The Professor, herald of Nicol Bolas

    • @Valdrag
      @Valdrag 7 років тому +15

      I refuse to believe it, his first name is The and his last name is Professor

    • @FenrirEX
      @FenrirEX 7 років тому +33

      I mean. Brian Lewis sounds like a John Smith sorta name. Clearly it's just an alias The Professor uses when he has to.

  • @mathieug.6855
    @mathieug.6855 7 років тому +768

    who's here because of the professor ?

    • @TheOrian34
      @TheOrian34 7 років тому

      a lot

    • @cidnelson85
      @cidnelson85 7 років тому

      one here =)

    • @gemofmagic9436
      @gemofmagic9436 7 років тому +11

      I came here before The Prof made it cool. * activating my hipster Nahiri mode * :)

    • @annoying3boys
      @annoying3boys 7 років тому +1

      it's because of the Professor doing his deck box reviews that I found Aaron Cain, and was able to get a gorgeous box that will last for years, is a constant source of conversation at the card store, and exposes more people to high quality items for Magic. Satin towers are fine, but nothing compares to the hand made wooden Aaron Cain box.

    • @davidm3878
      @davidm3878 7 років тому

      Me

  • @smur8728
    @smur8728 7 років тому +39

    Enter the Battlefield is hands down the most important piece of production that Wizards has produced for Magic in the past 15 years. Congratulations and many thanks to the developers, producers, creators, etc. of this show because this... This right here is what the best CCG/hobby needs as it's promotion platform. I am happy to say I've shared this video and others of Enter the Battlefield to many of my friends and family. Keep up this type of fantastic work and Magic has a bright future because of the notoriety this brings to creators like Paul and the Professor.

  • @Treaxvour
    @Treaxvour 7 років тому +38

    Thank you professor! We love you. Thank you for taking the risks to do what you do for us.

  • @patrickisinen9818
    @patrickisinen9818 7 років тому +42

    Just to see Wizards making a video like this speaks dividends about this wonderful community. And yes the prof sent me xD

  • @A1ucard2
    @A1ucard2 7 років тому +23

    this is exactly the type of content that needs to on between cuts of the pro tour. We need more community made content, not just a boring splash screen and sleepy time music.

  • @LifeBeginsAt20
    @LifeBeginsAt20 7 років тому +117

    Really loved watching this - inspiration for all the smaller MTG content creators, like myself, that you can grow and help people! Such a great video and two really great creators on show. Thank you for making this!

    • @OrcsHeadMagic
      @OrcsHeadMagic 7 років тому +1

      Congratulations on getting featured boyo!

    • @LifeBeginsAt20
      @LifeBeginsAt20 7 років тому +1

      I did? Will have to investigate this further!

    • @V4P1D_
      @V4P1D_ 7 років тому +2

      You were in the professor's most recent video.

    • @LifeBeginsAt20
      @LifeBeginsAt20 7 років тому +4

      Amazing stuff - watching this now - thanks for letting me know! Today has been a great day now!

    • @liamcoso
      @liamcoso 7 років тому +2

      Life Begins At 20 lkk

  • @bonvoyyawg
    @bonvoyyawg 7 років тому +13

    Dearest WotC, MORE OF THIS. I came crashing back to Magic because of some of these content creators. Bring them in more on Pro Tours, give us more Friday Nights! This is the stuff that helps keep the community alive outside of the cardboard you print

  • @idpsk
    @idpsk 7 років тому +120

    ROFL, LSV with Cheon shirt, what an ultimate troll

    • @gemofmagic9436
      @gemofmagic9436 7 років тому +3

      I know right? I only noticed that watching this video on youtube, missed it when I watched it on twitch. LSV is pretty damn awesome :)

  • @jackdodgen3582
    @jackdodgen3582 7 років тому +34

    "Liked" because of LSV's Cheontaur shirt.

  • @houseofshadow6380
    @houseofshadow6380 7 років тому +27

    Who in the name of Avacyn gave this video a dislike?!

  • @abelexclusa9856
    @abelexclusa9856 7 років тому +18

    How fortunate are we to have Two content creators like Prof and Cheon. You don't quite understand stand the weight of what they do until you see where they came from in their uphill battle. The Mtg community is definitely one of sacrifice and support , the women behind both men especially were quintessential in inspiring them to invest the time to take them where they are now. Taking the plunge to make this informative content like Cheon's and Prof's with the smallest seed of support is what makes me Respect and love this community the most. The game will always have promise as long as we keep conversations like this going with the desire improve each other, and these two men have certainly made profound statements about Pro play, game direction, affordability, creator collaboration and more. My hope is that Wizards continues to spot light more people in this growing world of magic if it's going to stay the force we are enamored with. The company makes a truely painstaking and well made design for the most part, but will need insight of Cheon, The Prof and more creators such as Wedge, Kevin, Dev, Rudy, Seth, The Magic Mics to give them the full perspective of what they get right and call them on their stumbles. The more Wizards have their ears to the ground and actually listen, the better everyone will be. Maybe taking a step in endorsing some of these creators in a such a way to help them fill in the blanks they miss. The wealth of creative people are there and keep this game flourishing, I plead wizards supports the foundation they have at their feet and truely tap into it.

  • @jeremiahbachmann3901
    @jeremiahbachmann3901 7 років тому +9

    More of this...I say again...*MORE OF THIS*. Thank you.

  • @gemofmagic9436
    @gemofmagic9436 7 років тому +37

    Loved this video! I also liked how it highlighted the role supportive loved ones can have in helping encourage someone to go for their dreams.

    • @LifeBeginsAt20
      @LifeBeginsAt20 7 років тому +4

      My partner has been amazing for me, giving me time to edit the videos on days off, sharing a booster box with me on camera more recently and appreciates how much work goes into everything. It was really nice to see on here too!

  • @philadrian7618
    @philadrian7618 7 років тому +7

    I had the pleasure of meeting the professor at gp San Antonio and he was just the nicest guy ever. He even let me record him do a sleeve stress test on one of my sleeves! Idk if he'll ever see this comment but thanks for all you do Professor Brian!

  • @etrain4109
    @etrain4109 7 років тому +9

    Please interview Richard and Seth from Mtggoldfish next. They're both outstanding guys and I love their content. Commander Clash, Against the Odds, Brewer Minutes, Live Streams all very entertaining and well done.

  • @VanOnline
    @VanOnline 7 років тому +12

    Loved it!! Seeing the professor's channel evolve over the years has been an absolute pleasure, and Paul is always a blast to watch on Twitch. Great episode :D

  • @AkosSam
    @AkosSam 7 років тому +8

    4:34 that John Green quote on the wall...

  • @aarodful
    @aarodful 7 років тому +5

    Wow. These types of videos remind me of why I keep playing magic. It is the people that I get to know and the community that we all have. I love meeting someone who as soon as they say they play magic, I immediately feel I have a bond with them. There is no other game that brings people together like that.

  • @Bouillestfu
    @Bouillestfu 7 років тому +10

    Paul and the Professor, my 2 favs.

  • @ExhaustedElox
    @ExhaustedElox 7 років тому +19

    Paul?
    Paul?
    Paul?
    Paul?
    Draft?

  • @itwashimmusic
    @itwashimmusic 7 років тому +19

    I love these. I want very much to start creating. This is a great reason to dig in and fail at it until it works.

    • @LifeBeginsAt20
      @LifeBeginsAt20 7 років тому +3

      Go for it! I originally started making content to get better at using after effects for my job. 7 or so months later I've nearly broken 1k subs and enjoying every minute of it! Getting to know loads of new people and fellow creators has been immense and the professor has been a great helping hand for myself.

    • @gemofmagic9436
      @gemofmagic9436 7 років тому +5

      I've been recording videos and yup it is very much a process of failing over and over and over again, lol. I still don't have a video I'm comfy with uploading to YT yet :) Good luck with it!

    • @LifeBeginsAt20
      @LifeBeginsAt20 7 років тому +4

      I personally wouldn't be frightened putting a video up - everyone's first video was always a little awkward (even the big channels!) - but the people that watch, thumbs up and comment really do help to give yourself more confidence. Uploading that first pack opening was the best decision I've made.

  • @MultiAsdag
    @MultiAsdag 6 років тому +3

    Many Pokemon trainers ask the question: WTF IS MTG?

  • @Clockles87
    @Clockles87 7 років тому +6

    Lisa Cheon is a Saint #Utamog

  • @minneapolisjones1240
    @minneapolisjones1240 7 років тому +7

    The professor is the best soft boy

  • @nuubin3232
    @nuubin3232 7 років тому +13

    what no homeless Rudy?? #floppytaco

    • @raulperez2308
      @raulperez2308 7 років тому +8

      Kyle Anderson wizards want to show succesful and happy creators. if they showed a hosetown permanent resident it would be a bad thing for them

  • @clynnwilkinson8980
    @clynnwilkinson8980 7 років тому +2

    I love that the professor has become such a cornerstone of our community. I am proud that we have nominated someone so genuine.

  • @PewPew_McPewster
    @PewPew_McPewster 7 років тому +3

    Paul Cheon is really my hero, he manages to juggle high level Magic play with having a wife and children, to see his whole family Gel together like that is truly amazing.

  • @killerreviewscom
    @killerreviewscom 7 років тому +4

    Awesome GREAT content. Thanks for posting this. Thumbs up!

  • @Zak_Katchem
    @Zak_Katchem 7 років тому +2

    Please continue to make this type of content. It shows so much the community that there are people behind this game. The love, the care, and honestly how much we are people. Please continue.

  • @ItsCayboo
    @ItsCayboo 7 років тому +3

    I have always been a fan of both Paul and the professor but this video gave me a new love for them

  • @forceofwillhk
    @forceofwillhk 7 років тому +4

    Wonderful wonderful video!!! We the magic community owe a huge thank you to the content creators!!! Thank you

  • @kairussell7372
    @kairussell7372 7 років тому +1

    cheon doesnt mention his wife too much... SHE'S FUCKING AWESOME! and beautiful, good job cheon!

  • @adamforbes8652
    @adamforbes8652 7 років тому +2

    Two of my absolute favorite content creators. Honestly if I had a game store I would have a section specifically for the product that the professor rated highest.

  • @CodyDockerty
    @CodyDockerty 7 років тому +2

    The normal name of the Professor is just a cover as to not promote the College right?... RIGHT?!?!

  • @Stealdraco
    @Stealdraco 2 роки тому +1

    4:35 Well 5 years later and his youtube channel subs have tripled. He also had a kickstarter that had reached $4m

  • @Pustul
    @Pustul 7 років тому +1

    Awesome episode of EtB! More of this please!

  • @alanpinheirobrito1358
    @alanpinheirobrito1358 7 років тому +1

    "Enter the Battlefield: Creators" is not complete without SaffronOlive from MTGGOLDFISH

  • @richardwhite3521
    @richardwhite3521 7 років тому +1

    Wizards listen to prof's suggestion. Riot games does it and you could say they've been just a little successful.

  • @saw31489
    @saw31489 7 років тому +1

    Gotta love the professor

  • @lachainepopulaire8553
    @lachainepopulaire8553 3 роки тому

    Tolarian speaks in a way which makes me always so confortable I can't help feeling he is definitly a good and trustworthy person.

  • @michaelsimoneau8364
    @michaelsimoneau8364 7 років тому

    when you focus on what the professor did you tosss away all the people who posted his video at first you toss away why you are there i think this documentary is disgraceful you are nobody without US your ARE NOBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ashleymccarthy6232
    @ashleymccarthy6232 7 років тому +1

    "To see the person you love dreams come true". - A very beautiful statement.

  • @jxj13
    @jxj13 7 років тому +1

    This is hands down the best video to date. Thanks Wizards and the content creators as well!

  • @sailor4076
    @sailor4076 7 років тому +1

    I love the proff, but I think Nathan Holt is the best magic content creator

  • @1mrGhost
    @1mrGhost 7 років тому

    Ok, this is nice. THE PROFESSOR HAS A FIRST NAME??? AND IT IS BRIAN??? In my head he was always just... the professor...

  • @BizillionAtoms
    @BizillionAtoms 7 років тому

    what is this??!??! 100 dollar donation!?!?!?! Really wizards? Did you have to make him say that.....

  • @mrrandomassduck
    @mrrandomassduck 7 років тому

    Some of my absolute favourite content creators. I've been watching the professor for YEARS!!! (Like before we knew what he looked like... Back when he had only 2 or 3 videos actually! Lol) and Paul is one of the few people who can make me watch the absolute Shitshow that is Standard. Which is really impressive... Probably the most impressive...

  • @y.bhaktibramantha3810
    @y.bhaktibramantha3810 7 років тому

    Finally, i know The Proffessor's real name. Thanks Magic: The Gathering Channel..

  • @sebastianoparenti3536
    @sebastianoparenti3536 6 років тому

    Ok Wizards, so you know Prof exists, SO SEND HIM STUFF TO REVIEW!!!!

  • @dallinsilver3175
    @dallinsilver3175 7 років тому

    THE PROFESSOR'S NAME IS BRIAN????
    I seriously had no idea what his name was, and I've been watching him for a few years now...

  • @vishwa6645
    @vishwa6645 6 років тому +1

    4:53 and I dab

  • @Rohan-uu4ju
    @Rohan-uu4ju 5 років тому +1

    where is rudy

  • @zehmyan
    @zehmyan Рік тому

    the Prof in a WOTC video... see? they don't hate him. Come on Wizards... dip back into this love from the past.

  • @kossetsu_7192
    @kossetsu_7192 7 років тому +1

    Where's LRR?

  • @luliby2309
    @luliby2309 7 років тому

    The fact that LSV made the Paul Cheon horse picture into a shirt is the greatest thing ever. Even better than Iguanas.
    Also, this is a little out of date now, isn't it? If I remember correctly, Paul Cheon is now a member of Play Design, right? So I wonder if he'll still be as much of a content creator now.

  • @sammcguire3798
    @sammcguire3798 7 років тому +1

    I always thought the professor was a Kobold...

  • @kuroshinko427
    @kuroshinko427 7 років тому

    Ha, finding a significant other who would support me in my gaming hobbies?! They exist?! Where can I find such a unicorn?

  • @darbyburbidge8976
    @darbyburbidge8976 7 років тому +1

    I just realized I never knew The Professor had a real name....Brian...B..R..I..A..N....Hmmmm.....
    Also, super cool to get to meat their families and see how they have taken the whole thing, and also to get their experience of the whole thing. Definitely appreciate this video. Awesome work!

    • @yudela1
      @yudela1 7 років тому

      Darby Burbidge it's meet not meat, buddy. You eat meat. You meet your heroes.

  • @OrcsHeadMagic
    @OrcsHeadMagic 7 років тому

    Its weird when I first started doing UA-cam I thought wouldn't it be great to get discovered and rocket up with subs etc. but then I suddenly realised I was dreading doing videos because I wasn't getting feedback in the way of subs and views and likes but since giving up caring about the figures my channel has actually steadily growing and now I am beginning to get invited to content creators tournaments on MTGO and even doing more and more collaborations and I genuinely enjoy creating my videos each week!Its also great to see ETB focus on showing some of the smaller creators and I think it would be amazing for WotC to start doing the same with either picking up on the #FridayMtG some of us smaller content creators have started or by asking us to do streamer showdowns etc.

  • @jackliu6789
    @jackliu6789 7 років тому +1

    omg Prof is a nerdfighter! DFTBA!

  • @moralessanchezoscarelias6412
    @moralessanchezoscarelias6412 7 років тому +1

    I have not left the game only because of these two. Mad props to them!

  • @lordderyk
    @lordderyk 7 років тому

    This is absolutely the type of content that needs to fill downtime in the coverage feed! MOAR!!!

  • @MSUHitman
    @MSUHitman 7 років тому

    Professor with the portable SupaBoy to play SNES games; Nice.

  • @NoMaD24623
    @NoMaD24623 7 років тому

    Bit of an OT question. What is Pauls Keyboard? Never seen it before, just curious.

  • @SDC_BIGTIME
    @SDC_BIGTIME 7 років тому

    The Prof can always cosplay as Mac DeMarco's dad, because damn do they look similar in younger years and a t-shirt.

  • @ldeguzman
    @ldeguzman 6 років тому

    Tolarian Community College in particular is keeping me invested and interested in this game. They are doing all the legwork as if they are paid advertising. So kudos to them for recognizing these content creators.

  • @kryttercakes
    @kryttercakes 6 років тому

    Strange that the professor is on here. I mean it makes sense since hes one of the big ones, but... isnt there some sort of a rivalry going on here?
    Edit: wait... seems his rivalry is with wotc... sorry. Thought this was a wotc channel. My mistake

  • @XenWarriorTheReal
    @XenWarriorTheReal 7 років тому

    Paul's yeti mic isn't oriented correctly... the mic captures sounds by the side and not from the top.

  • @BakuraRyou867
    @BakuraRyou867 7 років тому

    Cool to see you guys supporting UA-camrs that make magic based videos. You never see any other games doing that.

  • @ritchie1457
    @ritchie1457 7 років тому

    Really impressed with the video and the behind the scenes look at Paul Cheon and The Professor :) they seem sooooo down to earth in real life and hope to see more from both of you :D congratz on an amazing video!

  • @leftysheppey
    @leftysheppey 7 років тому

    This was a really nice video. Maybe one day the prof will be supporting your channel and going behind the scenes ;)

  • @mhotaightototherenow
    @mhotaightototherenow 7 років тому

    More stuff from thees guys should be included without a doubt in pro tour coverage. (Y)

  • @spades512
    @spades512 7 років тому +1

    great to see these youtubers recognized for their excellent content!

  • @natelittle3878
    @natelittle3878 6 років тому

    These guys are both awesome content creators. I would love to meet both of these guys at an event some day. Thanks for the vids, guys!

  • @WhisperingWinds0
    @WhisperingWinds0 7 років тому

    BRIAN LEWIS? THIS IS MADNESS,he's The Professor

  • @crystalstarpendant
    @crystalstarpendant 7 років тому

    Good to see the Professor receiving recognition from Wizards. Now let's see if they take his advice on some matters.

  • @Swamp_Thing_4487
    @Swamp_Thing_4487 2 роки тому

    Very much happy to see the professor in the video! His videos has helped me on the way to my own greatness!!!!

  • @alenkociper9477
    @alenkociper9477 6 років тому

    I deeply respect people who do cosplay cuz 4 this u just show your passon and you must have courage to do this 😍😍😎

  • @Big_Dai
    @Big_Dai 6 років тому

    The Prof is simply the best thing in Magic's community.

  • @BenjaminKlahn
    @BenjaminKlahn 7 років тому

    LSV is wearing the infamous Cheontar shirt, nice trolling there.

  • @jebustchrist4054
    @jebustchrist4054 7 років тому

    wizards needs to support the content creators more. all they do is support them......

  • @Gmanu29
    @Gmanu29 7 років тому

    the professor would be a very nice addition on the wotc commentary team. it will be great and entertaining! i hope they hire him

  • @nathanwhalen1890
    @nathanwhalen1890 7 років тому

    Hey Paul, your microphone isn't set up properly...

  • @andresavila1263
    @andresavila1263 7 років тому

    The Professor is the best, it was nice to see another part of his life. Wizards please support the creators.

  • @FEHanzo
    @FEHanzo Рік тому

    I liked the video even before I watched it and god bless both these guys.

  • @luci9317
    @luci9317 6 років тому

    This video inspired me to grow my mtg channel thanks

  • @HoneyNutBeemo
    @HoneyNutBeemo 7 років тому

    someone tell paul that his mic should not be facing down towards his desk

  • @geo088
    @geo088 7 років тому +1

    Great content Keep up doing it WoTC

  • @arenkai
    @arenkai 7 років тому

    ERMAHGAD !!!!!!!!!!!!
    Prof Junior is in this one !!!!!!!
    Soooo kewt !!!!!!

  • @Big187Craig
    @Big187Craig 7 років тому

    I love the professor I should check out that other guy lol. I will for sure. I trust the prof

  • @MrInfernoblade10
    @MrInfernoblade10 7 років тому

    Two great creators that truly deserve the following they have and then some

  • @Vermazing
    @Vermazing 7 років тому

    Hello im new to magic, I would like to go to their channels what are the links?

  • @albertorozco3652
    @albertorozco3652 4 місяці тому

    How is he able to play MTG online ? Great video

  • @DougesOnTwitch
    @DougesOnTwitch 3 роки тому

    Any help finding the song that starts at 3:08?