Zac Clark and Phil Blechman discuss the recent ban and restricted announcement in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the implications of unbanning cards in Modern and Bans in Legacy. They share their local tournament experiences, delve into the impact of nostalgia on the formats, and explore personal productivity with the help of a new product, Magic Mind. The conversation highlights the need for player feedback in shaping the future of both Modern and Legacy formats.

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Takeaways

The unbanning of Splinter Twin raises questions about future bans.
Local tournament experiences can influence deck choices and strategies.
Free countermagic is considered the glue of the Legacy format.
Magic Mind has helped improve personal productivity for Zac.
Nostalgia plays a significant role in player preferences for formats.
Phil saw the recent ban announcement as the bare minimum.
Players need to be vocal about their format experiences.
Modern and Legacy formats are treated differently in announcements.
The importance of community feedback in shaping game design.
The need for tools that allow games to develop meaningfully.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Eternal Dirtals
05:32 The Role of Free Countermagic in Legacy
10:43 Magic Mind and Personal Productivity
19:12 Feedback and Future of Modern and Legacy
26:15 Evaluating the Ban List Decisions
32:55 The Future of Legacy and Community Involvement


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