Timmy’s naming happened by accident during Tempest design. Timmy wasn't the first profile we created, but it was the first profile we named. I will talk about the hybrids after I explain each profile. This is why, for example, some of you who took the test got a combination of profiles rather than just one. Most players have elements that overlap numerous profiles. Very few players fall into one specific psychographic profile. In this column I am going to explain each type and talk about how we came up with the goofy nickname. What motivates that player to play? What kind of cards do they like? What kind of things encourages that player to keep on playing?īecause R&D loves naming things, we have given each of these three category types a name: Timmy, Johnny, and Spike. The fancy term for these categories is "psychographic profiles." A psychographic profile separates players into categories based on their psychological make-up. Heck, we even see what articles you read on this site.Īfter numerous years, we’ve come to the conclusion that there are three basic types of Magic players. We’ve lurked on Magic web sites and bulletin boards. Doing so has been a long ongoing process involving numerous factors. In order to do this, we have to find out what players like about our game. Now that you’ve taken the test, I’m sure you’re asking questions like what the heck is a Timmy, Johnny, or Spike? Here in Magic R&D our job is create a game that makes players happy. First of all, be aware that if you are listed as having two or three types (such as Johnny / Spike), your most prominent type is listed first.
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