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That's Funny
Sharing some other answers to the essay question portion of the GDS2. Questions in bold. Commentary in italics.
8. Of all the mechanics currently in Extended, which one is the best designed? Explain why.
Persist is awesome, and yes, it’s awesomely designed.
Persist is effective; it gives you two creatures for one card. It functions very simply; even a novice player can discern how it works.