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I played in a cEDH tournament on March 22nd and wanted to share a clear and honest account of what happened that day.

In Round 3, three of us at a table including myself wanted to draw the game so we could grab lunch since there was no break built into the tournament schedule and some of us needed food for medical reasons. After a brief discussion, the fourth player also agreed. Anyone familiar with cEDH knows that when three players want a draw, it usually ends up happening one way or another. However, about 30 minutes after we had all left, the fourth player went to the store owner and claimed he was bullied into the draw. This was surprising, as he had been given several chances to decline and play the game. The issue, however isn't really with the but instead how the store owner handled the situation.

When we returned from lunch, the judge pulled the three of us aside to get our side of the story and determine whether there had been any unsportsmanlike conduct. The judge handled things very professionally, and I have nothing but respect for how he managed it. He calmly asked us what had happened, and we all took turns explaining our perspective. Then the store owner interrupted. From the start, he seemed angry, but then he began directing his frustration at one of my friends (a young woman) who was part of the game that drew. The owner started aggressively questioning her, trying to twist her words and manipulate her into saying she bullied the fourth player. I truly don’t believe she did anything wrong as she was extremely nice to the 4th player.

It escalated quickly, the store owner kept raising his voice and talking over her until he was outright yelling. Watching a 70 year old man shout at a young woman over a card game was the last thing I expected when I signed up for that event. She then broke down in tears, but managed to compose herself and finish speaking with the judge after a couple minutes. In the end, the judge concluded that no one had acted improperly, and no penalties were issued.

After the event, a few of us decided to leave honest reviews about our experience. Weeks later, the store owner sent one of the players a bizarre, unhinged message on Yelp. He also banned us from the store, which I honestly don’t mind, but it does mean that the three of us who earned invites to the Timetwister tournament (each worth around $100) are being denied our prizes, despite having done nothing wrong and earning...

I normally don't write reviews, and I think this is the first I've ever written, so that should immediately tell you something. I've never walked into a card store for the first time, let alone most stores, and been warmly welcomed, had my hand shaken by an employee, and given a brief tour of the place. Granted, it's not a huge place, but what they lack in size (and hopefully they will continue to grow!) they make up for with their selection. This is one of the only card shops I know of in the entire D/FW metroplex that sells singles in glass counter showcase displays for great prices. Their selection of boosters, specifically MTG, beats anywhere else I've been, from Dallas to Denton! This place really got me into Magic, and one employee (cough David) is to blame for selling me my first deck. I've yet to regret it, and both Chris (the owner) and David are the reasons I return!

They also have a great selection of Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana (while it lasts), Sorcery: Contested Realm (which most shops don't have!), and more! Their Commander nights are super fun and I've never felt rejected by or nervous around the employees and the customers. The people who have left one-star reviews for this place must have been high. All great people, and this place cannot be beat! If you're looking for the best card shop in D/FW, make the trip out here! I would be broke if I lived closer. Love this place, and I'll be a...

Absolutely do not go into the shop with kids… We took our kids to look at Pokémon cards this last weekend and strewn across every back wall were extremely inappropriate and semi pornographic animated, and some not animated photos/posters. It’s as if they are proudly and intentionally displayed and designed to draw The gaze of those that go in there. Unfortunately, our children noticed several of these images before we took notice and left and we had to have conversations about how these images were twisted and not how God designed us to take in and prayed over our children so that these images don’t become something that the enemy uses as a foothold.

Our children should be allowed innocence for as long as possible, and our society inundates our children at an early age with inappropriate content left and right. Let this be a warning to those with children that desire to protect their innocence as long as possible to not to go into the store. There are plenty other of avenues and shops for card games. Blessings to all of the employees, and those that read this review. I pray that you would come to know the one true God and my Lord and King Jesus and realize that “ “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly...