Within the Magic: The Gathering community, there are many different types of people with many different and varying interests. However, despite this diversity, they all take part in activities or rituals that connect them as a community. On top of that, due to the cards having clear indicators of their functions, language barriers are nearly eliminated during play as average and active players can easily recognize cards. This element furthers the reach of the game and its diverse nature. Lore and history have also played a major role in the progress of Magic the Gathering over the last 30 years. Based on this, one can conclude there is much folklore to be found around Magic: The Gathering.