because we don't get value from the spellbook - we get value from players sticking around
Yes - this is exactly what I said when we were discussing this internally. It's much better to use the spellbook as a way for new players to get a jump start in the game so they have a good experience and stick around rather than to use it as a profit generator.
Maybe that would also be a good time to remove starter cards from modern too
The starter cards are also for players to use before buying the spellbook, and I don't like the idea of taking those away when someone purchases the spellbook - there shouldn't be any negatives with a spellbook purchase. I do still want to get rid of the starter cards and we have some ideas for doing that which I hope to have implemented before the launch of the new set.
ah very true, thanks for the perspective! exciting stuff