Mark Rosewater, lead designer of Magic: The Gathering, has acknowledged fan complaints about the rapid pace of MTG set releases. He stated on his blog that the request to slow down is being communicated by many players and that he has passed on this message to the decision-makers at Wizards of the Coast. Rosewater also mentioned that complaining on his blog helps, as he can report back on the feedback. The Magic community has been vocal about wanting a less packed MTG release schedule, with many players experiencing product fatigue. The pace and number of Magic releases has significantly increased, with a large number of sets and Secret Lairs being released in recent years. While fans are vocal about their disillusionment with the abundance of MTG products, it is unclear how much of an impact it is having on the game’s overall health or on Wizards of the Coast’s bottom line. Rosewater has previously defended the speed of releases, but now seems more receptive to the viewpoint of those who want the releases to slow down. He stated that Wizards’ approach will depend on metrics of success, such as sales and play numbers, rather than internet chatter.
Read Full Article
Wizards higher-ups know fans want less Magic: The Gathering
