Zac Clark and Phil Blechman discuss the ideal structure for banlist announcements in Magic: The Gathering. They emphasize the need for transparency in the decision-making process, the importance of establishing clear thresholds for card bans, and the necessity of having protected status cards. The conversation also touches on the need for more frequent banning to maintain a healthy format and the importance of community engagement and feedback in shaping the game's future.

Takeaways

The structure of banlist announcements should include banned cards, cards under review, and protected status cards.
Transparency in the decision-making process is crucial for community trust.
Establishing clear thresholds for card bans can help players understand the format better.
Protected status cards should be clearly defined to avoid confusion.
Frequent banning is necessary to maintain a healthy game environment.
Community feedback should be actively sought and considered in banlist decisions.
The conversation around card bans should be ongoing, not just during announcements.
Players need to know which cards are being watched and why.
The format's philosophy should be communicated clearly to the community.
Wizards of the Coast should be more aggressive in addressing problematic cards.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Banlist Structure
05:59 The Importance of Protected Status Cards
12:01 The Need for More Frequent Banning


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