lazavloyalselesnyan asked: Why did wizard's attack local game stores again with this seaminly greedy Amazon deal?

I believe that’s an unfair narrative. Let me explain. For starters, local game stores (LGS) are an important part of the Magic ecosystem and we do a lot to support them. We have an extensive organized play system, we make exclusive products and we do things like the Buy-a-Box promotion all to encourage players to go to their LGSs. But part of being player-centric, is supporting the players where and how they want to play and that extends beyond the LGS.

For example, not everyone can play at an LGS. Some don’t live near one. Others don’t have the transportation to get to one. Some don’t have a schedule that coincides with when the events are played. Still others simply aren’t aware of the LGS’s existence.

On a different vector, some players don’t want to play at an LGS. They might feel uncomfortable at one. They might have limitations that make playing at an LGS difficult. The way they like to play might be more conducive to a different environment. While an LGS is a good fit for many players, it’s not necessarily appropriate for all players.

Our goal is to make Magic accessible to everyone and that means not limiting the game to only those able and willing to play at an LGS. An important part of reaching this group is the Internet as that is the preferred way for many of them to access things.

I know this is a complex topic with a lot of nuance, but I think it’s important not to see any action to reach other players as inherently a move against the LGSs. I firmly believe the more people we bring into the game, the better it is for everyone within the Magic ecosystem, LGSs included.