From the POV of an MTG newcomer, though, those exact criticisms could be appreciated and spun as positives
Just look at the value it provides
The free Gallery caps at 100 cards, so if you were creating, say, a 250-card custom Limited set, expanding that option could be useful
When that was cut, I shifted to a power-matters subtheme to complement the boosts provided by Equipment while showing the transition of characters leveling up
It was cool to attack your opponent with a giant, fire-breathing dragon but, it didn't make a difference whether the Creature was a Dragon as opposed to an Elemental or Djinn, as far as the rules were concerned
These boxes are perfect for discovering new cards, refining strategies, trading with friends, and unleashing the power of players favorite characters