Where to start Magic: The Gathering?
You have a few options. You can play the "physical card game", "MTG online", and theres also the "Duels of the Planeswalker" game app. If you decide to play the actual card game I'd recommend starting off with a "M14 Deckbuilder's Toolkit" for ~$20. It comes with (Land, 2 packs Semi-Randomized cards, 4 booster packs, and a new players guide) and comes in a reusable card storage box. Its built for new players wanting to get into building their first deck, but if you have a specific color combination in mind theres no guarantee you'll get it out of the box. From there you just decide what cards you want to add in and purchase them individually or buy packs/booster boxes. "MTG online" is well the online version of the game, but you spend money buying digital cards to use within the game. I personally don't play the online version so I can't say much about it. "Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014" is available on steam (pc), consoles (ps3/360) and tablets for ~$10. Its similar to MTG online, but you don't have the option to play real players only AI. Its still a good game and an excellent introduction to learning the phases of the game as well as the rules. Personally this is how I started and what got me interested in playing. MTG is a fun and engaging game and I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested in checking it out. The gaming community is friendly and all around an enjoyable to play with. For more information checkout Wizards official site and I'll link the basic rulebook if you are interested in taking a look. Wizards of the Coast: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Summoner/ Basic Rulebook: https://www.wizards.com/Magic/TCG/Articl...
Can Magic The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers be played cross-platform on PS3 and PC?
Sometimes, but I wouldn't count on it because I try and it just doesn't read the disk.
Can you play video games with Intel HD 620 graphics?
Technically, yes, you can. However, you probably won’t be able to play most modern games at over 60 FPS. Intel’s integrated graphics aren’t meant as a serious graphics card, it’s more like a last resort to rendering graphics. If you cannot get a dedicated graphics card and will only be using your example of Intel HD 620 graphics, try using minimum quality settings on most of the games you play. Otherwise, cough up a few hundred bucks and get yourself a GTX 1060.
How do you create a motivating and inspiring culture in a startup comprised of young employees?
After leaving college, I convinced a founding team of four to work for me full-time for free.They stayed with me for a year. They quit their jobs to chase a dream.It didn’t work out, but I learned many valuable lessons from the experience about how to motivate employees. I then learned more working for nine startups as an employee.If you’ve never been an employee or a founder, then it’s almost impossible to understand what they go through. Since I’ve seen both sides, here’s what I’ve learned:You need to create an organization that fosters a growth mindset.This means employees and founders who focus on improving themselves every day. They do this by asking more intelligent questions, then hustling for the answers.To get your employees in a growth mindset of improving your company, take these steps:Step One: Inspire their curiosity.Did you hire people who are curious about diving deeper into your product? If not, make some cuts.To inspire the right employee’s curiosity, remind them of the people they’re helping, go above and beyond with thank yous for exceptional work, and ask them thought-provoking questions.Step Two: Build community.You want your employees to think as a team. To build a strong team, you need to facilitate interaction on a fun and intellectual level. This can be anything from creating a running group to attending conferences.Step Three: Long-term.You want your employees thinking of your company with a long-term vision. As soon as your employees start thinking about escaping the week for the weekend, you’ve lost them.To combat this, ask your employees want they want. If it’s reasonable, then implement it. By asking for more feedback, you’ll reduce employee churn and show you genuinely care.Step Four: Be honest.If employees don’t trust you, they’ll never be motivated. Even the smallest hint of a lie will drive them crazy to eventually quit. Be honest with accounting numbers, growth, and fundraising.It catches up. People ALWAYS find out. There are too many emotions in startups for people to keep their mouths closed. Everything spreads like wildfire.Step Five: Be a leader.Keep your confidence when everything is under fire, stay humble, and hustle to make things happen. Even when you’re dying inside, motivate your employees until your motivated again.Your team’s level of motivation parallels yours.Think of these steps as a muscle.The more you exercise them, the more you’ll inspire your employees.