Dig through a bunch of old Magic: The Gathering cards, and you’re bound to read plenty of text that feels clunky. “Anurid Swarmsnapper may block as though it has flying.” (Isn’t that just reach?) “Multani cannot be the target of spells or abilities.” (Hey, that sounds like shroud.) Over its 33-year history, Magic has gradually developed a clearer vocabulary for concepts that once required entire sentences to explain. But sometimes that vocabulary begins with the players themselves — and 15 years ago, Magic 2012 made one of their most intuitive expressions an official part of the game. Creatures could finally
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