If you make tokens its even stronger
Magic Online shows us that if a draft format is really, really fun, players will play it even if the value is bad (see: cube drafts), assuming the entry fee isn't too high, but if the cost of entry is too high, players will shy away from the format even if its great (see: Masters drafts on Magic Online , which are often amazingly lacking in value, since the EV of Masters packs online is often around $2, while Wizards still charges $25 for a draft)
You had to name your new deck 'thewayisopen' (don't worry that it's 'invalid' for play)
The good news is that it makes the format feel quite exciting
Here's a suite of cards that you can swap in to really take advantage of Y'shtola's masochistic side: Vito, Thorn of the Dusk RoseVito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Exquisite BloodExquisite Blood Sign in BloodSign in Blood NecropotenceNecropotence Bloodthirsty ConquerorBloodthirsty Conqueror Elenda and AzorElenda and Azor Vile ConsumptionVile Consumption Phyrexian ProcessorPhyrexian Processor PurgatoryPurgatory SlaughterSlaughter GreedGreed Bond of AgonyBond of Agony UmbilicusUmbilicus Unfulfilled DesiresUnfulfilled Desires Value vs
Unfortunately, I ended up just missing Day Two, but I was woefully underprepared as wed made the trip to Japan on the way back from the World Magic Cup in Rotterdam and I hadnt played any games with the deck before the tournament