The read ahead mechanic does let you skip to a certain chapter as a saga enters the battlefield, but only a small number of sagas actually have read ahead
This idea was scrapped since it felt like more punishment for creatures, not less
Deck theme: Partner with your turtle allies and buff your team with mutagens
Expect Old Gnawbone to go up in value as the set ages due to the unique ability in a color that rarely sees dedicated treasure support
Anyone sneaky, artful or deceptive can qualify for the Rogues gallery, and since Magic is a game of hidden information, plenty of potential commanders are capable of these underhanded interactions
What I discovered instead was a rewarding, feature rich game that has a healthy community, solid progression, and one hell of a new player experience