Why is card “XYZ” banned / not banned?
Whenever one starts out to build standards for a non-sanctioned DCI format, there will always be friends and enemies of such projects. Most of the discussions will revolve around cards on the banned list. Complaints stating “why is my favourite card XYZ banned” and others “I always lose to card ABC and that should be banned” run rampant and it is impossible to satisfy everyone. The banned list which is currently applicable for Highlander using the MagicPlayer.org rules is based on over eight years of experience with this format and playing in over 100+ tournaments and many, many casual evenings. The banned list is not just maintained by one person, but there is a committee (“Highlander Council “) which includes the six most active participants in the Dortmund area which discuss and decide together over the bannings. The major aspects and goals we follow in our banning stategy are: • To maximize the variety of competitive decks; • Combodecks should be possible but not dominate; • Keep t
