State of the Game 2022

6:35 — Listener submitted pack 1, pick 1 14:45 — Overview of the State of Design article 19:06 — Complexity in Magic in 2022 26:40 — Adjustments to the color pie, how that reflects high-level changes in Wizards’ approach to design, and how good game design does or does not have an inherent tension with success under capitalism 46:57 — Feedback Andy was surprised by from CLB 48:36 — Our favorite things from the last year in Magic 56:18 — Closing thoughts View all cards mentioned in the episode → Andy and Anthony talk about the state of Magic in general. Starting with Mark Rosewater’s annual State of Design article , where he shares his perspective on successes, lessons learned, and his general observations on the state of the game. Our hosts respond to his points and go on to discuss their own feelings on where the game stands. Our listener submitted pack 1, pick 1 this week comes from metaldracolich’s Cube of Stuff I Already Had . Discussed in this episode: Mark Rosewater’s: State of Design 2022 Episode 99: How To Build a Cube From Your Collection Marvel Cinematic Universe Star Wars Cinematic Universe Morbius Top Chef Ratatouille Notes on Commander as “Camp” from Hipsters of the Co…