Zac invites Max to discuss the ban & restricted announcement, the future of the game, and the impact of Universes Beyond releases. They also touch on the release cadence of Magic sets, the effects of December's layoffs on the game, and the importance of maintaining a competitive aspirational story. Max shares his thoughts on the banning of Sticker and Attraction cards and the potential decline of Magic in the next five years. Hen discusses over-designing and breaking cards in Magic: The Gathering, leading to bans. Highlighting the inevitability of bans for powerful decks and the need for Wizards of the Coast to design powerful sets. The conversation also focuses on the consensus best deck in #MTGLegacy, known as Scam, and its strong game plan and counterplay options. The potential banning of Orcish Bowmaster and the impact of #MH3 (Modern Horizons 3) on the format are also discussed. The conversation concludes with a discussion of enticing cards from MH3, including Wight of the Reliquary, Necrogoyf, and Herigast, Erupting Nullkite. Finally, Max discusses specific cards in the MH3 set that he is excited about, such as Kozilek Unsealing and Psychic Frog. They also talk about their struggles with remembering card names and the frustration it can cause. Max shares his experience playing competitive decks and the joy of being ahead of the pack, the impact of certain cards and decks in Legacy.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview07:13 The Impact of Release Cadence and Universes Beyond12:35 The Challenges of Maintaining the Game's Identity and Player Engagement20:53 The Negative Effects of Layoffs and Staff Turnover23:06 The Importance of Banning Cards and the Resurgence of Other Decks28:11 The Power Level and Potential Balancing of the Scam Deck38:23 The Influence of MH3 on the Format40:09 Exciting Cards from the New Set and Their Potential Impact45:04 The Resurgence of Decks like Steel Stompy and Aluren48:41 Anticipating MH3 and Exciting Cards53:53 The Joy of Brewing and Early Set Exploration58:51 Hopes for New and Interesting Card Designs in MH3JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE