>>96076817
>cut out the effect parsing syntax
both magic and yugioh use it, it is needed for clear thread/stack/chain resolutions. my implementation is more similar to yugioh's, and i think it is very succinct and versatile. changing it would require a significant addition of redundant text.

the average word count on the cards is about 20 and I want to keep it as low as possible.

i would be more willing to entertain suggestions for massive modifications from those who have physically played the game