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24  avril     13h37
Hi, Mark Now that it’s been a bit, how was the response to you guys revealing 3 years of sets at once? Do you think you might do it again?
   I’m curious what all you think. Did you enjoy it Should we do it again
    13h34
If you could start mtg over, do you think you’d consider making cards like Birds of Paradise add a mana of EVERY color where you could add it to pool without choosing a color, and use it for any colored or generic cost? I think that would add enough value to the game to justify its own mana symbol. Do you think that would need a new timeline, or could it exist in ours?
   I think it adds complexity for little gain. And it would cause a lot of headaches in digital.
    13h33
Mark, what would you say to people that don’t like class typal themes because its isnt clear what cards are of what type? A card being a Spider is clear from looking at the art, but what is and isn’t a warrior is far less visibly clear.
   I agree it has some visual challenges, but not ones large enough to stop doing it, for two main reasons. One, class typal has a lot of fans. Two, certain themes are more about what people do than who they are. Outlaws of Thunder Junction’s outlaw theme is a fine example. We need a way to...
    13h30
Have you ever considered updating the shortlist on your FAQ page? A lot of the worlds on there, such as Egyptian World, Meso-American World, Underground World, and Camelot World are settings that we’ve visited, probably since you wrote the blurb.
   It’s on my to do list.
    13h29
if when a green removal spell that targets based on a keyword other than flying? If. One of Green’s weaknesses is creature kill. It usually has to use its creatures to kill the opponents’ creatures. Flying is the one exception because of green’s anti-flying needs. Could you see yourselves doing this if both the flavor of the card, and the mechanical needs of the situation, really called for it? For example, to complete a cycle, could a green card on Innistrad get destroy target zombie?
   I’m skeptical we’d do that. It directly undermines a green weakness.
    13h28
I know it’s a pie break so the answer is probably no, but was desert twister ever considered for thunder junction, the commander decks, or big score?
   It being a pie break, no we never considered it.
    13h28
Hi Mark It’s my birthday, and what I really wanna know is where the Magic team is standing on Acorn sets ATM? I’ve really been enjoying playing with them, but the reception to Unfinity was unfortunately... mixed. What’s the word? Thx xxx
   Most of Magic’s life, the chance of more Un sets was low. That hasn’t changed.
23  avril     16h37
Hi Mark. What are examples of some parts of the Strixhaven set that didn’t particularly resonate with non-American audiences? I’m not American and I found Strixhaven to be particularly resonant, but I’m curious to see what other people think.
   Why don’t I let the non Americans answer that
    16h37
Are there any keywords you regret not leaving as just rules text?
   Landhome. :
    16h37
I have to say I’d be very surprised if we return to Ikoria and don’t get mutate back. For me it was one of the defining features of the set. At the very least, I’d expect a very similar mechanic.
   Mutate has both a lot of structural baggage and a huge amount of player confusion that makes its return harder than most mechanics. That’s not to say it can’t come back, but it’s far from a sure thing.
    16h32
Hi, Is healing leaves a bend or break?
   More bend than break.
    16h31
Does the increased use of batching make retroactive changes to types less likely?
   I don’t think it influences one way or the other. Same with typal themes.
    16h31
If when is equal to your devotion to [Color A] minus your Devotion to [color B]
   If. We’re careful with how much math we put on cards. Also, devotion already pushes towards monocolor.
    16h30
When you print cards in retro frame, do you try to avoid planeswalkers, sagas, battles, or other card types with unusual layout?
   We haven’t been shy of making new retro frames when needed.
    16h29
I’ve seen the love of bounce lands really increase over the past few years. Does the new desert bounce land mean we’ll get more new cards in this design space?
   It means it’s something we’re willing to consider.
    16h29
if when a green removal spell that targets based on a keyword other than flying?
   If. One of Green’s weaknesses is creature kill. It usually has to use its creatures to kill the opponents’ creatures. Flying is the one exception because of green’s anti flying needs.
    14h43
Since people seem to be complaining about extra words in cards ( cycle or discard , etc.), I’ve always wondered about my favourite redundant words: if able . (For instance, CARDNAME attacks each combat if able. ) The effect would be exactly the same (rules-wise) if it merely said CARDNAME attacks each combat . But I do wonder how many players would misplay it as if it granted haste if it was written that way
   It helps clarify there are times it doesn’t attack, so it prevents some of that mistake.
    14h42
Was there any mechanics in Otj that punished players who committed crimes?
   There were never any mechanics. I think we looked at a couple of individual card designs, but disincentivizing interactive game play just didn’t play well.
    05h29
I’d like to speak out in favor of creature type batching I’m all for it. I think it’s a very cool tool for typal elements
   Glad you like it.
    05h28
Do you ever want cards like Dark Ritual legal in standard again?
   I do not. I think it accelerates mana too quickly.