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Artistic freedom. I don't understand why people are so glued to the words.
Just as Peter Jackson took artistic liberties. Even Tolkien himself switched some descriptions quite drastically between the concepts and the published books.
Just enjoy it as something new.
honestly, more importantly, remember when magic the gathering wasnt about a constant stream of crossovers?
I mean sure, but thats a completely differeny topic imo. It's easy enough for me to ignore those that I don't care for.
Wouldnt it be much much cooler if they create their own characters instead of changing existent characters and hijacking their legacy? (keep in mind i mean that in all directions not just what is presented here)
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Thats fair
I'm happy for representation in a Tolkien property. The lack of heroic minorities in the books is stark.
Nah, Stark's in Game of Thrones.
Or the Marvel Cinematic Universe
True, but creative freedom is a thing. This whole set is just a reason to make a single card for people to go nuts trying to find anyway.