From: JonPKibble@aol.com [mailto:JonPKibble@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 1999 7:48 PM
To: submissions@thedojo.com
Subject: The Mathematics of Magic: The Gathering *SURVEY*


[To the editor-can you please post this on your main page. It is about
a project I am working on right now. In four-five weeks I will have my
complete report available for the Dojo. In the meantime I am conducting research.
This is a survey about peoples' opinions on how Math is related to Magic. ]


Hi everyone. I am currently working on a school project concerning Magic: The
Gathering and its mathematical explanations. As part of my introduction I am
interviewing players of the game to find out what kinds of math they see
involved from their point of view. If you can spare a minute to answer a
couple of short questions, I would much appreciate your help! Your response
can be sent to: JonPKibble@aol.com

0. What is your name + age?

1. How long have you been playing Magic?

2. What is your background in math (what courses have you taken)?

3. To what extent to you think math is an important part of underlying Magic
strategy and gameplay?

4. How, if at all, does math play a role in YOUR game play? Explain.

5. Do you think someone who is more knowledged in math has a higher playing
potential than someone who does not? Why or why not?

Thank you for your time, I am glad you could be of help.

Jon Prywes
JonPKibble@aol.com
Former JSS Scrub #133896