Wizards of the Coast has officially announced the end of the Reserved List and confirmed plans for new printings. This outcome reflects the persistent desire of our community to see these game pieces accessible to everyone again. I am grateful for the patience shown throughout this discussion and look forward …
We, the undersigned, believe that the Reserved List is not healthy for the Magic the Gathering eternal players. The number of players is growing as the formats become more popular, and some of the most necessary cards doesn't have enough prints to support this demand.
We want some of those cards to be printed again, but not like the old ones, to respect the collectors. But on new frames, like the Mox Diamond.
What is the Magic the Gathering Reserved List?
From Wizards:
"Reserved cards will never be printed again in a functionally identical form. A card is considered functionally identical to another card if it has the same card type, subtypes, abilities, mana cost, power, and toughness. No cards will be added to the reserved list in the future. No cards from the Mercadian Masques set and later sets will be reserved. In consideration of past commitments, however, no cards will be removed from this list. The exclusion of any particular card from the reserved list doesn't indicate that there are any plans to reprint that card."
-- http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/article.aspx?x=magic/products/reprintpolicy
The stories coming in from long-term players highlight how difficult it has become to participate in these formats due to the current card scarcity. I have been drafting a detailed proposal that outlines how a modern reprint strategy could coexist with the history of these specific cards.
August 12, 2013
Reaching this level of engagement confirms that the community is ready for a serious conversation about the future of these formats. It is heartening to see so many players align on the need for a more accessible path forward while still respecting the history of the game.
Reached 100 supporters
August 12, 2013
6 Comments
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James Cooper
5 years ago
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It's completely ridiculous to make an artificial, prohibitive barrier that prevents new players from ever being competitive. This game is more skill-intensive and complex than chess or go, and yet it is pay-to-win when it comes to sanctioned tournaments.
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Zachary Koch
11 years ago
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I stand to lose thousands of dollars in secondary market value if this happens. I don't care, I enjoy Legacy so much that I would gladly welcome the loss if it meant the format grew and became more accessible.
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Mike Whitaker
15 years ago
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its honestly gatekeeping at this point. i just want to play legacy without dropping three months of rent on a playset of dual lands.
K
Kevin Werner
15 years ago
Featured
If they just used different art or borders the collectors would be fine. Stop holding the game hostage over a promise made in the 90s.
D
Dave Salazar
15 years ago
Featured
PLZ REPRINT GAEAS CRADLE. Im tired of losing to people just because they have more money to throw at cardboard.
S
Sarah Liu
15 years ago
Featured
Wizards needs to stop prioritizing speculaters over the actual player base. The game is dying because nobody can afford to get into the format.
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Wizards of the Coast has officially announced the end of the Reserved List and confirmed plans for new printings. This outcome reflects the persistent desire of our community to see these game pieces accessible to everyone again. I am grateful for the patience shown throughout this discussion and look forward …
We, the undersigned, believe that the Reserved List is not healthy for the Magic the Gathering eternal players. The number of players is growing as the formats become more popular, and some of the most necessary cards doesn't have enough prints to support this demand.
We want some of those cards to be printed again, but not like the old ones, to respect the collectors. But on new frames, like the Mox Diamond.
What is the Magic the Gathering Reserved List?
From Wizards:
"Reserved cards will never be printed again in a functionally identical form. A card is considered functionally identical to another card if it has the same card type, subtypes, abilities, mana cost, power, and toughness. No cards will be added to the reserved list in the future. No cards from the Mercadian Masques set and later sets will be reserved. In consideration of past commitments, however, no cards will be removed from this list. The exclusion of any particular card from the reserved list doesn't indicate that there are any plans to reprint that card."
-- http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/article.aspx?x=magic/products/reprintpolicy
The stories coming in from long-term players highlight how difficult it has become to participate in these formats due to the current card scarcity. I have been drafting a detailed proposal that outlines how a modern reprint strategy could coexist with the history of these specific cards.
August 12, 2013
Reaching this level of engagement confirms that the community is ready for a serious conversation about the future of these formats. It is heartening to see so many players align on the need for a more accessible path forward while still respecting the history of the game.
Reached 100 supporters
August 12, 2013
6 Comments
J
James Cooper
5 years ago
Featured
It's completely ridiculous to make an artificial, prohibitive barrier that prevents new players from ever being competitive. This game is more skill-intensive and complex than chess or go, and yet it is pay-to-win when it comes to sanctioned tournaments.
Z
Zachary Koch
11 years ago
Featured
I stand to lose thousands of dollars in secondary market value if this happens. I don't care, I enjoy Legacy so much that I would gladly welcome the loss if it meant the format grew and became more accessible.
M
Mike Whitaker
15 years ago
Featured
its honestly gatekeeping at this point. i just want to play legacy without dropping three months of rent on a playset of dual lands.
K
Kevin Werner
15 years ago
Featured
If they just used different art or borders the collectors would be fine. Stop holding the game hostage over a promise made in the 90s.
D
Dave Salazar
15 years ago
Featured
PLZ REPRINT GAEAS CRADLE. Im tired of losing to people just because they have more money to throw at cardboard.
S
Sarah Liu
15 years ago
Featured
Wizards needs to stop prioritizing speculaters over the actual player base. The game is dying because nobody can afford to get into the format.
It's completely ridiculous to make an artificial, prohibitive barrier that prevents new players from ever being competitive. This game is more skill-intensive and complex than chess or go, and yet it is pay-to-win when it comes to sanctioned tournaments.