I don’t like bans, but overall I support this decision.
Primarily because of the first reason cited - logistical issues getting an errata version out in time for upcoming organized play. Reading this article makes me feel the decision reflects a commitment to quality control rather then a mere reaction.
That said, I can’t help myself. Here is a proposed after-Gencon errata to consider that attempts to retain and build upon the spirit of the card while simultaneously incentivizing interactivity.
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Wordly Desires
“Repeat React: After you draw a draw hand, if you have less ghost rock than all other players, and if none of your dudes are at your home, draw an additional card into your draw hand and then discard a card. You can only use this ability once per draw hand.”
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So, if you want to dominate lowball, you can’t do it on the first turn, and afterwards must spread your dudes out like guerrilla bohemians. Similarly, you can’t send out volleys of 1-cost 8-card drunkards without staging similar board risk. The incentive becomes to “go forth and experience the pleasures of the world” - whether piling into Companhurst’s, the Town Square, or opposing deeds.
Cheers!