hello! i have achieved the ultimate mtg collection and now have at least one copy of every unique card ever created in english! it does not include cards like Splendid Genesis but as i see it those don't count as they were never actually released to the public (you can feel free to send me one though if you like). now that i have gotten to this level, do i gain entry to some kind of exclusive club or something? i have heard rumblings from beneath but wanted to check with you, the knower of all!

A Myr with an envelope should appear at your door very soon. : )

What happens if I cast Splendid Genesis in a four-player game?

First, they should high five you for having a pretty hard to get card. Second, I would treat the card as if it’s N+1 where N is the number of people playing in the game.

You said you own Splendid Genesis. Has it been a purely commemorative card for you or have you actually played with the card?

It’s not designed to be actually played. It’s framed and on a shelf.

Do you think we will see Proposal, Splendid Genesis, or Fraternal Exaltation in a standard legal set any time soon? Or are they too overpowered for standard?

I’m not sure power level is what’s keeping them from being printed in a Standard-legal set. These cards were all made by Richard Garfield to celebrate different big events (his proposal and the birth of his two children). The rules text is flavorful but not exactly rules compliant.

Do you have Splendid Genesis card? I bet you're close freind of Garfield.

I do have a Splendid Genesis. He gave it out after his first child was born.

As far as signing cards goes....how many Hornet Stings do you get per week? Also, we are expecting our second child next month: Iona (she likes it because it is Scottish, I like it because it's one of the more awesomely unfair cards out there). Who designed Shield of Emeria? If I send you an Iona or two, a Little Girl (foil), and a Splendid Genesis (just kidding on the last one), could you get as much of the team(s) to sign them as possible or is it normally just you?

Ask in your letter and I’ll do the best I can.

My son was born last week! Could we get some trivia on Splendid Genesis?

The art for Splendid Genesis was drawn by the wife of Charlie Catino, one of the original playtesters who was on the design teams for Mirage, Visions and Tempest and who currently is Aaron Forsythe’s equivalent on the game Kaijudo. Congrats on the birth!

Do you have any Magic memorabilia that you're particularly proud of? Do you have any displayed at home?

I have a bunch of things. In my den, I have four original pieces of art: Maro from Mirage by Stewart Griffin, Jester’s Sombrero from Unglued by Dan Frasier, Mise from Unhinged by Matt Cavotta (a birthday present) and Look At Me, I’m the DCI from Unglued by some hack.  I also have both of Richard Garfield’s birth announcement cards (Splendid Genesis and Fraternal Exaltation) as well as all sorts of odds and ends.

Were you one of the few that received a copy of Splendid Genesis from Richard Garfield?

Yes.

Are Shichifukujin Dragon, 1996 World Champion, Splendid Genesis, and Fraternal Exaltation legal in Mental Magic?

Depends on your house rules, but generally no. For example, you cannot use them with Richard Garfield, Ph.D. (from Unhinged - it lets you basically play Mental Magic).