Policy Feedback - Make MTGA great (it was never again)
Most of this comes down to currencies in the game (social and monetary currencies) but looking at Timeless and ‘coming soon’ (within the decade) EDH, we need to talk about monies.
MTGA wasn’t built to succeed. Like the ability to cast instances was maybe not possible in alpha/beta versions. But you know more about this (which versions limited what kind of spells that were possible on the client).
The game is unfriendly, both to existing players and new players.
If you cannot believe me, then try someone who is even more invested and probably played longer to say what I’m saying: https://youtu.be/hOfBjmtd948&t=768 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtqLYN0xwX4
So talking to friends, I could not sell them on MTGA. They play Magic. They BUY and INVEST (I think it’s a taboo word for WotC but who cares) in Magic but the idea of spending 500 to 1000 in donating to MTGA feels rough (you can spend less on a singular historic deck but you are locked in some narrow life choices cause your mana base is **** poor). Hence its better to spend more and buy boosters if you can stomach 1usd/booster).
I would like to see Timeless/Historic/Commander (4 player EDH) be VIABLE for new players. Like I even tried to maintain two accounts so my friends could use that account as a loaner if they had no interest in paying WotC 750±250usd. Haha that was fickle AF having two accounts (taking also twice the time to grind).
Its clear Hasbro is leaning on WotC to keep them alive. It is clear that WotC cannot manage making software and is giving a micro budget to a third party develop the software. Maybe it is in WotC’s financial interest to make the new player experience far more enjoyable.
checks stock price and P/E ratio
If you want to talk real and frankly, I’ll be happy to consult. I’m reasonable and love Magic. You have my email. Go fish.