The problem, of course, is that you're also less likely to win when you keep a bad opening hand
That is clearer, but its also a little disappointing
Generally, its trivially easy to make sure this wont backfire, and even if it does, theyre now spending 2 mana on your turn for a spell that they just watched you cast for 1 mana
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When you attack, both players decide what side of the battlefield their creatures go to, and any creatures on one side of the battlefield cannot block or be blocked by creatures on the other (represented by the fact that they're on opposite sides of the river)
Part of this choice, according to designer Miller, was to allow characters to explore different aspects of their personality and the game