Plays that Forced Magic: the Gathering Rules Changes (MTG)
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Bob Haung's Grishoalbrand Reanimator deck cleverly circumvented Bradley Carpenter's sideboarded Pithing Needle to win a game, leading to rule changes by Wizards in Magic: The Gathering. Various incidents, such as deceptive Dryad Arbor blocks and mulligan mishaps, prompted further rule adjustments to clarify gameplay and avoid controversies.
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- Bob Haung's clever play with Borborygmos Enraged against Bradley Carpenter's Birthing Pod deck caused controversy and prompted rule changes regarding how Pithing Needle interacts with specific card abilities in Magic: The Gathering.
- The incident involving Caesar Segovia at Pro Tour Aether Revolt emphasized the critical importance of precise gameplay, particularly in understanding the nuances of combat phases and trigger timing, leading to a significant rule change in Magic: The Gathering.
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Recent questions
What controversial play did Bob make in a game?
Bob reanimated Borborygmos Enraged instead of Borborygmos.
What confusion arose regarding Dryad Arbor on the battlefield?
Dryad Arbor's status as both land and creature led to debate.
What rule change was prompted by Luis Scott Vargas' mulligan incident?
The London Mulligan Rule was implemented.
What controversial battlefield setup did Adrian Sullivan use?
Adrian Sullivan placed lands in front of creatures.
What lesson did Caesar learn about precise gameplay at a tournament?
Caesar missed a vehicle crewing trigger during combat.
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Summary
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Controversial Magic rule changes sparked by gameplay
- Bob Haung's Grishoalbrand Reanimator deck reanimated Borborygmos Enraged to deal damage in a game against Bradley Carpenter's Birthing Pod deck.
- Bradley Carpenter sideboarded Pithing Needle to counter Borborygmos Enraged's ability, but Bob found a loophole by activating Borborygmos Enraged instead of Borborygmos.
- Bob's clever play led to a win, causing controversy in the Magic community and prompting Wizards to change the rules regarding naming cards with Pithing Needle.
- Dryad Arbor's unique status as both a land and creature led to confusion on the battlefield, resulting in a sneaky block that sparked debate and rule changes.
- Gabriel Nassif's encounter with a deceptive Dryad Arbor at GP Lyon in 2018 highlighted the need for clearer rules on where to place certain cards on the battlefield.
- Cavern of Souls' original rules allowed for scummy plays where opponents could counter creatures due to unclear mana usage, leading to rule changes for clarity.
- The London Mulligan Rule was accidentally created by LSV during Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica, where a mulligan mishap led to the need for a new mulligan rule.
- LSV's unfortunate mulligan incident in the finals of the tournament prompted the implementation of the London Mulligan Rule, altering the mulligan process in Magic: The Gathering.
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Magic: Mulligan Rule Change and Player Riot
- Luis Scott Vargas had a hand of five lands, including Healer's Hawk and Benalish Marshall, but deemed it unworthy.
- LSV mulliganed to five cards in the finals, drawing a zero-lander and mulliganing again.
- LSV eventually kept a four-card hand with one land out of necessity.
- Andrew defeated LSV in game five due to the mulligans, leading to a discussion about the mulligan rule.
- Wizards tested a new mulligan rule where players draw back up to seven cards and put excess cards back in the library.
- The new mulligan rule was implemented game-wide after a test run at Mythic Championship II.
- A rule change standardized the battlefield setup, requiring creatures to be placed in front of lands.
- Adrian Sullivan's unique battlefield setup, with lands in front of creatures and cards facing opponents, was influenced by early Magic rule books and unsleeved cards.
- The infamous "Player's Riot" at Pro Tour Los Angeles in 1997 was sparked by a disqualification due to a technicality about tapping lands before casting spells.
- The riot led to the removal of the rule requiring players to tap lands before casting spells, as it was deemed unnecessary and caused unnecessary chaos.
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Magic Pro Tour Incident Sparks Rule Change
- Caesar Segovia learned a hard lesson about precise Magic gameplay at Pro Tour Aether Revolt.
- Caesar attempted to crew his vehicle after saying "combat," leading to a judge's intervention.
- The judge explained that declaring combat meant moving to the declare attack step, disallowing vehicle crewing.
- Caesar clarified his intention to crew during the beginning of combat step, but missed the trigger.
- Despite Caesar's correct handling, judges ruled against him, causing community uproar.
- A new rule was announced by Wizards regarding combat phases due to the controversy.
- The rule change eliminated the previous shortcut of "combat" meaning declare attacks.
- The controversy highlighted the importance of beginning of combat triggers in modern Magic gameplay.
- Another Magic incident involving Brian Kibler and Evangelos Papastarrachus showcased the significance of mandatory triggers and player responsibilities.
