REPOSTING MY REPLY (ps we have way to many places these convos are taking place :) )
Byz that's a lot of information to unpack. I like that you are trying to compromise by 1) reduction of alpha only and 2) by including the other older sets (they need love too). I don't agree with you on not including the Rebellion, I think adding Rebellion to be paired with the older sets will INCREASE participation and also increase the fun.
I realize this is a very tough vote to reach any kind of consensus on. I think coming up with more formats is one way to reach a compromise.
We all should be trying to have as much participation as possible, and encourage everyone to go for these prizes. While at the same time it would be necessary to have some of the older cards in these tourneys, so that would increase the utility of those cards as well (thus future demand).
@clayboyn is of course in charge of this process, but that's my opinion. I don't even know if you can amend the vote now before it goes live in game, but I'd be much more comfortable if we had something that you and @jacekw could agree to, but at the same time ended the MASSIVE imbalance we have now. That's why reaching out to the various parties is how best to reach a solution. Its better to have a solution that everyone gets something they want, and at the same time gave something in return.
Whether we have enough time and enough will to compromise on this is the question. I do support the principle of fixing what's broken, the question for me is will you guys compromise and accept that alpha only players need to accept less that what they were getting so that we can all move forward? If yes, then I would consider voting against this (if its too late to fix it), if no, then I think this proposal is way better than doing nothing.
ps. the conversation regarding leagues and foils is another topic as well, and I agree it should also be part of that conversation. But we need people to think in terms of growth overall for me to give validity to the POVs.