

#1205: Innistrad Remastered with JC Tao
Jan 10, 2025
In this conversation, JC Tao, the lead designer of Innistrad Remastered, dives into the creative journey behind the set. He shares insights on balancing nostalgia with new mechanics like blood counters and Madness. Tao discusses the challenges of integrating green-blue combinations while maintaining thematic consistency. The excitement around unique gameplay strategies with mechanics like Undying and Persist is palpable. Listeners will appreciate the innovations that bring a fresh twist to familiar elements, amplifying the overall depth and replayability.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Evolution of Innistrad: Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies
03:29 • 14min
Challenges of Green-Blue Mechanics in Set Design
17:34 • 2min
Exploring Innistrad Mechanics
19:22 • 4min
Exploring Undying and Persist Mechanics in Gameplay
23:28 • 2min
Innovations and Nostalgia in Innistrad Remastered
25:11 • 6min