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Liz Danforth, a notable figure in the gaming industry, detailed her experience with COVID-19 which began after attending international gaming events as the pandemic surfaced. Despite precautions, she contracted the virus and faced challenges with symptoms and healthcare access, underscoring the initial testing and treatment difficulties. Her recovery was lengthy and fraught with complications, extending well beyond the initial illness.

Liz’s story highlights the serious implications of even “mild” cases and underscores her advocacy for greater public health awareness and safety measures.

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My initial announcement about the signed, limited edition playmats for Sorcery.

The post discusses a special offer on an “Artist Series” playmat featuring “Mirror Realm” artwork, available for Patreon supporters. The playmats are limited edition, individually signed, and numbered. Patreon supporters have early access and a discount, with prices and access varying by tier. New supporters can buy the playmat for $50 plus shipping if they join by April 30, 2024. The sale opens later to others for $75 each. Orders are processed in the order they are received, and patience is requested due to high demand.

The initial “reveal” of The Seelie Court created for the Arthurian Legends expansion of Sorcery.

The article “Curtain Time,” written by Liz Danforth, describes the unveiling of her ambitious artwork, “The Seelie Court,” which was showcased at IlluxCon. Danforth mentions that she spent significant time painting and preparing the piece, which she considers her best work to date. She expresses gratitude to Erik Olofsson for commissioning the painting for the Arthurian expansion of “Sorcery: Contested Realm” and for the opportunity to display it at IlluxCon. She also acknowledges her Patreon supporters and encourages others to join to access exclusive content related to her work, expressing excitement for future projects and storytelling.

Sometime in the early 1980s, the main personalities behind Tunnels & Trolls (the second-oldest ttRPG) recorded an audiotape talking about ourselves and our work. Before TikTok, before YouTube, four crazy friends — me, Ken St Andre, Mike Stackpole, and Bear Peters– took up the challenge to tell players and fans about the game and what we did to create it.

What it was like to be an artist exhibiting at Magic’s 30^th anniversary show in Las Vegas. (Spoiler: fun and exhausting.)

In this article, Liz reflects on her experience at Magic’s 30th Anniversary show, noting the stark difference in energy levels between herself and the younger attendees. She recalls being too tired to complete the seven-hour drive home, instead resting with friends Bill and Sara in Tempe, where she enjoyed the Halloween festivities.

After returning home, she needed a week to recover, which led to some frustration from clients inquiring about their card commissions. Despite the fatigue, Liz is determined to fulfil all her existing requests, acknowledging that while she works slowly, she takes pride in her craftsmanship.

Liz is grateful for the support she received during and after the show, expressing her appreciation to those who helped her and to her loyal patrons. She mentions the challenges artists face at large conventions, highlighting the importance of patrons’ continued support. By sharing her experiences publicly, she hopes to offer insight into the life of an artist and encourages readers to support her work through Patreon, as every contribution is deeply appreciated.

Being interviewed for a full-length documentary about Magic the Gathering.

In this article, Liz discusses a documentary titled “Igniting the Spark,” produced by Cavegirl Productions and X-Ray Films. The film explores the history of the game Magic: The Gathering and its impact on the gaming industry. The documentary features interviews with key individuals involved in the game’s history, including Liz herself. The project recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for post-production work, quickly garnering substantial support. The launch day featured a livestream where contributors shared their experiences and insights about the game.

Liz expresses her gratitude for being included in the documentary and is excited to see her artwork appear on the Kickstarter playmats and as one of the tokens. She highlights her admiration for the documentary’s creators, noting their previous work and dedication to the gaming community. Liz encourages readers to support the documentary’s funding campaign, as the film celebrates the passion and creativity that shaped the world of Magic.

An overview of accomplishments of 2021, the first post-pandemic “longyear.”

In her post dated December 31, 2021, Liz Danforth reflects on the challenges and unexpected events of the past year, which she refers to as the “2020 Longyear” or “Pandemic Time.” Despite the chaos, she managed to find magic and fulfil her artistic pursuits, completing paintings for the game Sorcery, experimenting with natural inks, and working on other personal art projects. Danforth remained active on Patreon, sharing 92 posts, hosting live meetups, and engaging in Discord conversations.

She also used the time for home improvements, believing a better environment could positively influence her productivity.

In her post dated December 31, 2021, Liz Danforth reflects on the challenges and unexpected events of the past year, which she refers to as the “2020 Longyear” or “Pandemic Time.” Despite the chaos, she managed to find magic and fulfil her artistic pursuits, completing paintings for the game Sorcery, experimenting with natural inks, and working on other personal art projects. Danforth remained active on Patreon, sharing 92 posts, hosting live meetups, and engaging in Discord conversations. She also used the time for home improvements, believing a better environment could positively influence her productivity.