Zac and Phil got a chance to Ask Questions of Magic's Studio X team. Time Codes Below. 0:00 Opening 2:19 Discussing cards being made for a wide range of folks 4:42 Discussing the health of Standard 8:34 What is Wizards doing to cultivate analog game designers (ZAC'S QUESTION) 11:31 Can players take a hand in the design process in the future? 13:24 Is it more or less challenging to work with Universes Beyond? 15:08 Are we afraid of running out of design space for Magic? 18:01 Discussing Designer's block 19:05 Discussing Pioneer and its future 21:10 How does the 3-year Standard affect design? 22:28 What plans are there for catering to younger kids for Magic? 25:32 Advice for aspiring Magic artists 26:56 Discussing card design for multiplayer design and Legacy (PHIL'S QUESTION) 29:45 How we consider potential Universes Beyond partnerships 32:22 How does Studio X think about powercreep? 36:28 Favorite card each person has had a hand in designing 41:21 On the philosophy about unbanning cards in formats 43:49 What casual formats other than Commander do Studio X think about? 45:08 Discussing the One-set model vs the three-set model 47:06 What does "Vice President of Player Experience" mean? 48:54 What tools does Studio use for their design and testing work 51:57 Advice for aspiring game designers and how to get to work at Wizards 58:35 Favorite thing done that has improved Magic 1:01:01 Where would you like to see Magic in 5 years? 🌟🔮 Get ready for an exclusive peek behind the Magic: The Gathering design curtain! Join us on a thrilling journey as the Eternal Durdles team takes center stage at Magic Con Vegas to question the very architects of MTG's gameplay. 🃏🏰 In this electrifying video, the Eternal Durdles crew, armed with the questions that burn in every planeswalker's heart, sits down with members of Magic's Design Team. Prepare to gain rare insights into the creative process, card development, and the future of MTG straight from the source. 🌍 Exploring the Multiverse: Dive deep into the lore and mechanics of recent sets, unreleased expansions, and the innovative ideas that fuel the ever-evolving world of Magic. Get a sneak peek into the upcoming releases and explore the fascinating stories behind your favorite cards. 🃏 Questions Galore: Eternal Durdles doesn't hold back! They ask the questions that Magic players have been dying to know, from the design philosophy behind powerful cards to the intricacies of balancing gameplay. It's a candid and insightful conversation that any MTG enthusiast won't want to miss. 🎯 Join the Conversation: Engage with fellow planeswalkers in the comments section to share your thoughts, theories, and questions sparked by this engaging interview. Magic fans from all corners of the multiverse can connect and celebrate their love for the game. 🔔 Stay Tuned for Magic's Future: Make sure to subscribe to [Your Channel Name] for more exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and in-depth MTG content. This is your chance to be a part of the Magic community, shaping the future of the game through your curiosity and passion. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9PVLLPfdzI_pr1U9hZDtw/join #magicthegathering#MTG#mtglegacy Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/5ev3XCpvrC Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Buy Our Merch: https://my-store-4b44f7.creator-spring.com/listing/EternalDurdles_Shop Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil