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Foundations, Standard Rotation, and Unfinity: MARO addresses burning questions.
Zac Clark interviews Mark Rosewater, the head designer of Magic: The Gathering. They discuss recent changes in the Standard rotation, the upcoming Foundations set to revitalize player engagement and onboarding, and the future of Unsets. Mark shares insights on how the game is evolving to attract both new and returning players, emphasizing the importance of making Magic exciting and accessible
Takeaways
The standard rotation is changing to simplify the process for players.
Foundations set aims to bring back classic elements and engage new players.
Magic: The Gathering is focusing on making standard more appealing.
The design team is dedicated to revitalizing the game for legacy players.
Mark Rosewater emphasizes the importance of player feedback in game design.
Unsets face challenges due to raised expectations in the current game environment.
The team is exploring ways to incorporate fun mechanics from Unsets into standard play.
Magic is committed to making the game exciting for both new and veteran players.
The Foundations set will include a mix of reprints and new cards to enhance gameplay.
Community support through platforms like Patreon is vital for content creators.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
01:14 Changes in Standard Rotation
03:43 Foundations Set and Player Engagement
06:01 The Future of Unsets and Lessons Learned
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Zac Clark interviews Mark Rosewater, the head designer of Magic: The Gathering. They discuss recent changes in the Standard rotation, the upcoming Foundations set to revitalize player engagement and onboarding, and the future of Unsets. Mark shares insights on how the game is evolving to attract both new and returning players, emphasizing the importance of making Magic exciting and accessible
Takeaways
The standard rotation is changing to simplify the process for players.
Foundations set aims to bring back classic elements and engage new players.
Magic: The Gathering is focusing on making standard more appealing.
The design team is dedicated to revitalizing the game for legacy players.
Mark Rosewater emphasizes the importance of player feedback in game design.
Unsets face challenges due to raised expectations in the current game environment.
The team is exploring ways to incorporate fun mechanics from Unsets into standard play.
Magic is committed to making the game exciting for both new and veteran players.
The Foundations set will include a mix of reprints and new cards to enhance gameplay.
Community support through platforms like Patreon is vital for content creators.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
01:14 Changes in Standard Rotation
03:43 Foundations Set and Player Engagement
06:01 The Future of Unsets and Lessons Learned
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