I've noticed a lot of conversations, questions, and concerns regarding the idea of a Rebellion mini-set and the general sentiment seems quite divided. There are some pros and cons in regards to the idea, so why not have a poll and open discussion to provide some free market research and general feedback to the Splinterlands team?
Yes, I want a Rebellion mini-set
One of the main points of this option that I've seen is that it could delay the next core set release until the end of 2025. This would keep Chaos Legion, and ultimately Rebellion, in modern longer, which is clearly a pro or con depending on which side of the fence you're on in regards to that topic.
One of the main cons to this option is that it will leave little to no time to recover from the current surplus of promo cards that are coming at us before being met with a mini-set and then new core set towards the end of 2025. This could lead to buyer fatigue and an overall more difficult time selling the next core set.
No, I don't want a Rebellion mini-set
One of the main points of this option is that skipping the mini-set would lead to an earlier release of the next core set. This will push Chaos Legion out of the Modern format sooner, which as stated previously is either a pro or con depending on your perspective. There appear to be many people on each side of this point.
One of the main cons of this option is that it could ultimately give Rebellion a shorter lifecycle in the Modern format, which some feel could hurt the overall value of the set. On the plus side, a new core set would likely lead to more revenue for the company and could help to extend the runway further.
Conclusion
The thoughts mentioned under each option are based on my observations of conversations and general sentiment among the community. They are not meant to be all inclusive and I encourage everyone to share their own thoughts and opinions in the comments. My plan is to share the results of the poll with @yabapmatt to hopefully help the company make an educated decision based on stake-weighted demand and overall community sentiment.