Yes, there are some that instead feel Time Spiral-style (overcomplicated, underwhelming, or overly niche) or like Unhinged (dumb humor), but the player in me doesnt want to throw the baby out with the bathwater
However, other variations, such as Bridge-sized playing cards, are larger than MTG card measurements
His MTG career started with a casual lifegain deck with only a single win-condition
Generally, you can take any card you think is sweet or powerful, or that does something you want to do
Then there's the other side of the coin
These static defenses cost more to cast than counterspells or removal, and since you made the first move there is a risk your opponent will be able to react and play around it