EPISODE · Jul 29, 2022 · 30 MIN

#953: Mechanical Depth

from Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast · host Mark Rosewater

When we make a new mechanic, how do we figure out how many cards can be made with the new mechanic? This concept is called mechanical depth, and in this podcast, I explain how we figure it out and the ramifications it has on design.

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