Quote Originally Posted by Brandedblade View Post
Like it or not there was always a "Best" card. Damage is the most important metric in optimized play so whatever card gave the most damage is seen by many to be the "Best" card.
Everything you said makes it self evident what is wrong with your argument.

There was always a "best" card. There will always be a "best" card. But only if you are a worshipper at the optimal > all altar. That is the sum total of your lack of understanding of our objection.

We don't give a flying fuck about optimized play. We want engaging play, we want enjoyable play, we want variety to not be bored out of our minds. Most play is NOT optimal. It is improvisation, it is using what works best at that particular instant and that is *gasp* NOT ALWAYS MORE DAMAGE.

Optimal. Does. Not. Matter. Non-janky does.