I just listened to your restrictions podcast. But restricted spell casting and even abilities were baked into the game in Alpha, Sirens Call, Camouflage, False Orders could only be played at specific times, Neteling Imp could only be activated at a specific time and Veteran Body Guard only dud his Kevin Cosner impression if untapped. Not to mention the interupt, instant and sorcery timing rules.

There have always been restrictions. We’ve just been more bold in where and how often we can use them.

Red has in the past had False Orders and other effects that alter how combat is chosen such as requirements for blocking etc. Will Red get spells/abilities that allow it to change creatures attacking from player to battle or planeswalker or vice versa? Or are these effects no longer Red or even in the game?

Red can prevent blocking and can even force blocking, but it can’t force one specific creature to face another specific creature in combat. It can directly fight though.

There are 3 cards not on the reserved list only printed in alpha beta unlimited, Camoflage, False Orders and Ice Storm. I understand why you won’t reprint the first 2, but why has ice storm never been reprinted? Land destruction is still in Green’s color pie.

Not at three mana.

Mindslaver effects are either very loved or absolutely hated. What about Word of Command or False Orders where you take control of only one or two decisions?

The rules can easily handle taking over a turn. Taking partial control and casting just a spell or two is much harder to do because you have to deal with how the other player can respond.