The results were equally as awesome as the global versions
We tried out a four-player, free-for-all game and it was interesting to race to 20 Lore against multiple opponents, but in the end it wasnt as fun as a normal game
The downtick can be hit or miss in decks without lots of cheap ways to get cards in the graveyard
Vivien Reid shines in grindy matchups, where she can remove key threats like Unholy Annex, Archfiend of the Dross, Overlord of the Hauntwoods, Deep-Cavern Bat, and Caretaker's Talent while leaving behind a formidable planeswalker
Longer answer : Since you have to handle ability words on a card-by-card basis, some coven cards are activated abilities (but others are triggered abilities, and others are additional effects, etc)
Mono-black decks might have fallen off a bit, but theres no mistaking the power that Gix can bring to the deck