Flavor text is the italicized (but not in parentheses) text on a card that serves to provide a mood or give background information on the game world, but has no effect on gameplay.
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Flavor text is written by freelance writers, contracted by Wizards of the Coast to submit names and flavor text for cards on an online database. The writers are paid if their submissions are accepted by the creative team.
External links
- Rei Nakazawa (March 21, 2002). "Adding a Little Flavor". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Jay Moldenhauer-Salazar (March 21, 2002). "Clash of the Empires". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Ben Bleiweiss (March 20, 2002). "Fire and Ice". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Mark Rosewater (March 18, 2002). "The Write Stuff". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Mark Rosewater (March 25, 2002). "Add Text to Flavor". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Randy Buehler (March 22, 2002). "Unlikely Flavorful Inspiration". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.