Remembering Sheldon Menery and His Rule Zero Philosophy for Building Community

Published: Sept. 19, 2023, 10 a.m.

In honor of the passing of Sheldon Menery, we\u2019re talking about his concept of Rule Zero \u2013 the idea that the first step for any game should be making sure all players share the same expectations \u2013 and the way it contributed to building community in Magic: The Gathering, and what we can all learn from it.Nile JoanRivers streams MtG content on Twitch! Her content is focused on highlighting queer voices and lowering the barrier to entry for new players. If that sounds like something you\u2019re into, consider joining the Discord server where she helps new players learn Magic and make a safe, welcoming space for all.
Will Freeland is a Marvel comic nerd who loves to fly off on random tangential topics. The only collection he has that\u2019s larger than his comic collection is all of his Lego and other building brick sets. A true child at heart......also an aspiring content creator.
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