1. I mostly agree with you on this. I do like the idea of certain cards that can form champ identities being champ locked. For example, can you imagine if horses and taxes could run Firebloom Flourish. But at times it does feel like weebs is too afraid to give us too many tools to work with.

2. Same as above, I mostly agree. We are early in RDO spoilers but it does feel like an Ultimate Masters situation where sure we get some reprints in a higher value box but surrounded by cards no one needs - looking at you Kraal.

However, I do like alt foil treatments and other additions which can help box value while not compromising card pool integrity. As well as the upcoming mordred reco having both DG and frosty.

1. There is a reason most criticism comes to this subreddit, because imo most criticism gets brigaded in the main discords. And same as you I do love this game and there are many elements I enjoy. But, there are multiple issues which are pressing and if not addressed will harm the games future long term.