Each game is a journey the players share, relying on a social contract in which each player is considerate of the experiences of everyone involved–this promotes player interaction, inter-game variance, a variety of play styles, and a positive communal atmosphere. It’s a socially interactive, multiplayer Magic: the Gathering format full of wild interactions and epic plays, specifically designed as an alternative to tournament Magic…. Per the updated Philosophy Document:Ĭommander is for fun. Understanding the goal of the Philosophy Document helps to provide some clarity on the bannings, rule updates, and any other changes in the format.

The Rules Committee have often cited Commander as a ‘social’ format as opposed to a ‘casual’ format, putting the emphasis on the gameplay and communication between players. Worth noting in the updated document is the emphasis put on two main ideas: the separation from tournament play and the shared experiences between players. In the announcement, the Rules Committee does clarify the goals and purpose of the Philosophy Document, which is worth reading even for those already familiar with it. The Philosophy Document is a very detailed document, and not something that will be covered here in its entirety. Here’s the quick summary provided from the announcement:Ĭommander Banned List Update, 8 July 2019 Today I’ll try to break it down for you and what it could mean for your playgroups. Before we even begin, please feel free to check out the full announcement here, because there is a great deal to process. Yesterday we got a whopper of an announcement from the EDH Rules Committee. ( Iona, Shield of Emeria | Art by Jason Chan) The Ban Hammer Has Fallen

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