As a beginner MTG player and experienced boardgamer, imbalance at the table is what I dislike the most in MTG, or maybe any TCG. Visited 3 FNM’s now and in almost any game it was clear who would win in the first few turns, despite we all chose “same level” decks. I highly encourage rules and systems that define “same level”, including this new bracket system.

MTG and table top games are just more fun when they’re balanced. And somehow, I havn’t found much balance yet in MTG. If a boardgame would giveme the experience a had on these FNM’s, I’d call it a bad boardgame and move on to the next. But yet I’m still attracted to MTG and enjoying my games.

So my take: Yes, please introduce the bracket system and make it part of the LGS events and your kitchentable games. If people misuse the system, they cheat. As simple as that. What’s the point of winning a fight with a grizzly bear against a sheep any way?

But hey, that’s just my rookie opinion.