After the event, I searched for resources to find out more info about getting cards signed through the mail, since I figured I would rarely have the chance to travel to events. Schneider took to the internet to learn how to continue this hobby, which brought him to MTGSalvations forums, then to Facebook, or more specifically a group called Givememana, which is still semi-active today
You may pay alternative costs such as mutate rather than a card's mana cost
Eternal Central or "EC Rules" allows cards from the original sets as well as Revised, Chronicles, Fallen Empires, the Collectors Editions, and any reprint which uses the same frame and art the the original sets
A Rainbow Dash toy will get you protection from any color except black if you need a good pony toy to pick up
This land is also essential for Esper control decks
Monoblue Tempo will happily Spell Pierce you, and BG will just play out a Vivien Reid the following turn and rebuild