Andy and Anthony revisit randomness in Magic with more resources and input form listeners. They talk about decision making at large and small scales in games: strategy vs tactics, and how randomness impacts what kind of planning are rewarded.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
6:29 - Input Randomness vs. Output Randomness
10:05 - Strategy vs. Tactics
21:34 - Is there a fundamental difference in randomness between Bloodbraid Elf and Fact or Fiction?
39:52 - Chess vs. Poker in the Strategy vs. Tactics Dichotomy
46:04 - Why numerous random events converge on predictability and how that describes Xerox Theory
52:05 - Neverwinter Hydra vs. Carnage Tyrant
59:58 - Randomness laundering skill disparities
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