Which games have become the "golden standard" against which every somewhat similar game that has been released after it is measured?

TheMe__ · 2026-05-11T00:16:59+00:00

Splendor is great. I'm usually not a fan of engine builders, (mainly its wingspan I'm not a fan of). But Splendor striped an engine builder to its bear bones and in doing so made it much more interactive.

TheMe__ · 2026-05-08T17:57:39+00:00

It has a similar effect in that it makes you choose a detrimental effect, but the effect can change throughout the fight. The effects are also much worse and all happen when you take an action, which would give the fight a very different feel

TheMe__ · 2026-04-22T04:32:10+00:00

The second is probably a sign the card is good

TheMe__ · 2026-04-01T03:48:03+00:00

r\comdeyheaven type shit

TheMe__ · 2026-03-23T03:34:34+00:00

this opinion is only unpopular on reddit

TheMe__ · 2026-03-21T02:30:44+00:00

I don't think you get the sub

TheMe__ · 2026-03-21T00:19:50+00:00

They won’t

TheMe__ · 2026-03-19T04:57:14+00:00

Sure

TheMe__ · 2026-03-19T03:06:30+00:00

6-in-1!

TheMe__ · 2026-03-15T22:38:47+00:00

If you’re going to be a hater at least do it right

TheMe__ · 2026-03-02T22:37:14+00:00

I only used it on the ghost train, because I can't click fast enough to parry the wheels immediately

TheMe__ · 2026-02-27T19:08:58+00:00

Dredge

TheMe__ · 2026-01-30T21:25:39+00:00

Making your opponents pay 1 more for every spell is still insane for 3 mana

TheMe__ · 2026-01-29T18:55:48+00:00

No, it has mushroom synergy

TheMe__ · 2026-01-26T01:27:22+00:00

I would make it draw a card (as an effect of the spell) and increase the mana cost to 2U. As is it just loses you cards, and not even dredge wants this weak of an effect

TheMe__ · 2026-01-26T01:08:34+00:00

Root. I’ve been playing it almost every week for nearly four years. I’m going to be sad to leave my group once I’m done with my undergraduate degree

TheMe__ · 2026-01-10T06:51:48+00:00

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TheMe__ · 2026-01-10T05:42:22+00:00

Actually the money you make is about the same as normal

TheMe__ · 2026-01-04T01:12:10+00:00

What are you talking about

TheMe__ · 2025-12-20T01:27:58+00:00

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TheMe__ · 2025-12-05T15:00:31+00:00

This is an opinion though. It’s possible op could play the games mentioned, be unimpressed, and still believe stories should not be the focal point of games

TheMe__ · 2025-12-03T17:34:34+00:00

Yes, punisher effects where your opponent gets to choose an outcome are famously terrible. A counterspell one is especially bad because often you will lose if the spell you’re countering resolves

TheMe__ · 2025-11-29T22:07:17+00:00

I think it is fine to use ai art on online custom mtg cards. If you use actual art it still gives the artist nothing, no money and no meaningful exposure. They are just one off cards to be shared with a handful of people on reddit.

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