Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a popular collectible card game that has been around since 1993. One of the most common formats in MTG is the 30 card deck, where players construct a deck with only 30 cards instead of the usual 60 cards. The 30 card deck format is often used for casual play or in limited formats like sealed deck or draft. It is a great way to introduce new players to the game or play with a smaller collection of cards. With half the number of cards compared to a standard deck, players have to be more strategic in their deck construction and gameplay. A 30 card deck can consist of any combination of cards, including creatures, spells, and lands.
From the man who coined the term net neutrality and who has made significant contributions to our understanding of antitrust policy and wireless communications, comes a call for tighter antitrust enforcement and an end to corporate bigness.
In The Curse of Bigness , Tim Wu, special assistant to President Biden for technology and competition policy, explains how figures like Brandeis and Theodore Roosevelt first confronted the democratic threats posed by the great trusts of the Gilded Age--but the lessons of the Progressive Era were forgotten in the last 40 years. Together with President Theodore Roosevelt, who put enforcement muscle behind the Sherman Act, they persuasively argued that monopolistic practices are inefficient, stifle innovation as well as competition, and court abusive practices against workers.
A 30 card deck can consist of any combination of cards, including creatures, spells, and lands. Since the deck is smaller, players need to carefully choose their cards to ensure they have a good balance of aggressive creatures, removal spells, and defensive options. The limited number of cards also means that players have to be more aware of their mana curve and ensure they have enough low-cost cards to play in the early turns.
THE CURSE OF BIGNESS
A valuable briefing on an underappreciated business problem, but it could use a bit of Roosevelt’s hard-nosed attitude.
Should Amazon and Google be broken up like Standard Oil? Yes, argues legal scholar Wu (Columbia Law School; The Attention Merchants: The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads, 2016, etc.), but breaking up is hard to do.
The problem is a decadeslong warping of antitrust law, which the author details in this half history, half polemic book. The title comes from a phrase coined by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, who agitated against Gilded Age monopolists like John D. Rockefeller and J.P. Morgan. Together with President Theodore Roosevelt, who put enforcement muscle behind the Sherman Act, they persuasively argued that monopolistic practices are inefficient, stifle innovation as well as competition, and court abusive practices against workers. (Think of AT&T, Wu suggests, a longtime state-sanctioned monopoly whose breakup cleared the way for the mainstream internet.) For much of the 20th century, Brandeis' view was accepted regulatory practice, until the arrival in the 1960s of Robert Bork, who, as a federal judge, prescribed an exceedingly narrow interpretation of the Sherman Act: So long as consumer prices didn’t rise, no conglomerate qualified as a monopoly, regardless of market share. The Borkian argument, however far afield from Sherman’s intent, is now gospel, Wu writes, rendering Security and Exchange Commission antitrust regulators toothless. This has allowed Google to bloat with buyouts—though, as Wu points out, it was a beneficiary of antitrust enforcement against Microsoft—developing unchecked acquisitive instincts that have eliminated competitors, with Facebook and Amazon following its lead. The author convincingly draws parallels between the new “tech trusts” and the Gilded Age titans, but one wishes for more fire in the argument: Wu’s background about Brandeis is important, but the modern implications could be better woven into his narrative. As it is, his strongest cases for breaking up Google are tucked into dry concluding policy prescriptions.
A valuable briefing on an underappreciated business problem, but it could use a bit of Roosevelt’s hard-nosed attitude.
Pub Date: Nov. 13, 2018
ISBN: 978-0-9997454-6-5
Page Count: 170
Publisher: Columbia Global Reports
“Persuasive and brilliantly written, the book is especially timely given the rise of trillion-dollar tech companies.” —Publishers Weekly
Due to the smaller deck size, the chances of drawing specific cards are also increased. This can make gameplay more intense and unpredictable as players have access to their key cards more frequently. It also means that players need to prioritize their card choices and select only the most impactful cards for their strategy. Building a competitive 30 card deck can be challenging, but it allows for creative deck building and unique strategies. Players have to be creative in finding synergies between cards and maximize the value of each card in their deck. It also forces players to think more strategically during the game and anticipate their opponent's moves. Overall, the 30 card deck format in Magic: The Gathering offers a different and exciting gameplay experience for both new and experienced players. It allows for quicker games and encourages deck diversity and creativity. Whether for casual play or limited formats, the 30 card deck format is a fun and engaging way to enjoy the game..
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