I remember when they first started releasing the books thinking this would make a great MUD. I think I had sold all of my cards off before the 90s were even over, but I kept several of the novels for years after that.
That's the thing.. Re-creating Magic's Magic is no small task and it's been tried before. Kinda a gamble on their (Cryptic's) part.
Take me, as an avid MMO player and Magic appreciator, for example. I think the Idea is great, I think Magic is great, I cheer Cryptic's taste in games, but, I have no real interest to play.
Good Luck, is what I wish'em. I've had a lot of fun since CoH shutdown (and I was left wandering in the cyberwoods) thanks to these guys.