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> The only reason this rule exists in the first place is because of different cards sharing the same name in non-English languages. I'm sure that's not the onl
by lmkg 7y ago
> The only reason this rule exists in the first place is because of different cards sharing the same name in non-English languages.
I'm sure that's not the only reason. Some cards cards explicitly reference each other by name (rare, but it happens). More significantly, imagine you created a deck using both English and French versions of the same card! That would break several rules, including "name a card" effects. More significantly, the uniqueness restriction on Legendary creatures is technically defined by name.
- thaumasiotes 7y agoThat's a fair point, but it isn't the reason for the rule. It's just assumed, by everyone, that it doesn't matter if you refer to playing pieces using a foreign language. They're still the same pieces. I don't think there's a lot of confusion, if you're playing chess in France, whether you're permitted to promote your pawn into a bishop or only a fou. As long as you pick the tall piece that moves diagonally, you're fine.