I have recently discovered that my girlfriend is a witch. It came as quite a shock to me as I never would have expected it. We have been dating for almost a year now, and I thought I knew everything about her. But this revelation has left me feeling uncertain and somewhat fearful. I have always been fascinated by the supernatural and have a strong belief in the possibilities of magic. However, actually discovering that someone close to me practices witchcraft is an entirely different experience.
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However, actually discovering that someone close to me practices witchcraft is an entirely different experience. It has made me question the nature of our relationship and wonder what else she has been hiding from me. At first, I didn't believe it.
Purple borders and Proxy types
As I try to get my team to work on our group project (which is like herding cats), I've been making various "proof of concept" cards. I've actually posted a few around on the boards here. One of the things to come out of this, however, was the realization that whatever form it eventually takes, our set would probably need a few reprints of real cards. So, I mocked a few up. When I did, I realized that I wanted to make it abundantly clear that my cards were not real cards. From interactions with my friends, I already knew that things like small print and a unique expansion symbol can be missed. I wanted something obvious.
The one that people have probably seen before is the purple border on the card. Borders already have some rules-significance, in that silver border cards immediately communicate the card comes from a joke set, and isn't legal in most formats, so I thought having a special "custom card" border colour would be a good tell. I wish I could say that this was some brilliant stroke inspired by purple-rarity cards being a special rarity. The truth is, I just played around with colours for a while, and the dark purple border ended up looking the best.
I started thinking that wasn't enough, though. So I added a second indicator, that I thought would be more noticeable.
. yeah. I put the word "Proxy" in the type line. Proxies are placeholders for real cards, so I figured that indicating a card was a proxy would mean it of course couldn't be a real card. Then I worried that it would be taken as a rules element, and to head off any questions of "What does the Proxy subtype do?" I made the text italic and parenthetical - like reminder text. My hope was that would make it clear that this was clarification, not rules. Since proxies are stand-ins for real cards, I only added this to reprints of real cards, though. It felt like calling a card that doesn't exist a proxy would be going too far.
When I got on these forums, though, I found that most people don't go to such lengths to distinguish their cards from the real thing. So here's my questions.
- Am I going overboard/being too paranoid?
- Is any of this a good idea?
- Do purple borders look good? (Because I've actually grown to like them.)
- Does having reminder text in the type line "work" from a mechanical standpoint - and if not, what specifically makes it not work, and what are the mechanical implications of it being there?
- Is there anything else I could do to ensure our set doesn't get mistaken for official cards?
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I thought maybe she was joking or playing a prank on me. But as I began to notice certain signs and behaviors that were too coincidental to ignore, I knew that there was more to it than just a misunderstanding. She has always had an uncanny ability to predict future events, which I attributed to her intuition. But now, I understand that her knowledge comes from her practice of witchcraft. She often talks about energy, spells, and rituals, which were all clues that I overlooked in the past. While I am open-minded and curious about her practice, I can't help but feel a sense of unease. The idea of someone having such power and control over the natural world is both intriguing and unsettling. What if she uses her powers for something harmful? What if I become the target of her spells? So far, I have confronted her about my discovery, and she has been open and honest about her beliefs and practices. She assures me that her intentions are pure and that she would never use her abilities to harm anyone. But still, there is a part of me that remains cautious. My logical mind tells me that there is no such thing as magic, but my emotions are torn between fascination and fear. I want to believe that love can conquer all, even in the face of something as mysterious as witchcraft. For now, I have decided to continue our relationship and learn more about her beliefs and practices. I believe that knowledge is power and that by understanding her world, I can overcome my fear and uncertainty. While it may be challenging at times, I am willing to take this journey with her. Who knows, maybe I will even discover a whole new world of wonder and spirituality that I never knew existed. But for now, all I can do is embrace the unknown and trust in the love we share..
Reviews for "Secrets of the Craft: Delving into my Girlfriend's Witchy Lifestyle"
1. John - 2/5 stars - I have to say, "I have knowledge that my girlfriend is a witch" was a huge disappointment for me. The plot is weak and lacks originality, and the characters are poorly developed. The writing style is also quite amateurish, with choppy dialogue and repetitive descriptions. Honestly, I expected more from this book, especially with such an intriguing title. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations at all.
2. Emily - 1/5 stars - This book, "I have knowledge that my girlfriend is a witch," was a complete waste of time. I was enticed by the title, thinking it would be an exciting supernatural tale, but it turned out to be anything but that. The story was predictable and filled with clichés. Additionally, the protagonist was extremely unlikeable, and I found it hard to sympathize with him. The writing itself was subpar, lacking depth and emotion. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a thrilling and well-written story.
3. Michelle - 2/5 stars - I was really looking forward to "I have knowledge that my girlfriend is a witch," but it fell short of my expectations. The concept had potential, but the execution was lacking. The pacing was uneven, making it difficult to stay interested in the story. The characters were one-dimensional and there was minimal character development. While it had its moments, overall, it was a forgettable read for me. I think there are much better books out there exploring similar themes, so I would advise readers to look elsewhere.