Although there is no rotation, there is quite some diversity. It’s quite a deep cardpool with some very interesting cards. This is already true for the 93/94 formats, and even more so in the premodern format. And another reason. The community.
The thing about collection isn't really a strong point imo, since you can choose what to collect. For example you can simply choose to collect a set of the standard cards and not bother with the special treatments and showcase frames. The difference is that a collection of an old set will hold more value if you look at it from an investment point of view. Now for an actual question, I see that OS '93/'94 format is popular, and understandably so. However, I find the original 1993 frame to be rough and unpolished at times. The wording on the cards is also rough. I much prefer the 1997 updated frame (first used in Mirage if I remember correctly), which is similar to the original, but it is a lot more polished and cleaner/better looking (in my opinion), and the wording of the effects is also a lot more structured and organized. I do not mean to talk bad about the older cards, just pointing out why I prefer the updated frame. Is there a format that is equivalent to the '93/'94 format, but for the updated frame from 1997 to 2002? Or at least a format where I can make a deck using only cards from 1997 to 2002? My favorite sets are the Invasion/Planeshift/Apocalypse block, along with 7th Edition, and I would love to have decks using cards from these sets.
Although there is no rotation, there is quite some diversity. It’s quite a deep cardpool with some very interesting cards. This is already true for the 93/94 formats, and even more so in the premodern format.
And another reason. The community.
It’s all true 🫡
The thing about collection isn't really a strong point imo, since you can choose what to collect. For example you can simply choose to collect a set of the standard cards and not bother with the special treatments and showcase frames. The difference is that a collection of an old set will hold more value if you look at it from an investment point of view.
Now for an actual question, I see that OS '93/'94 format is popular, and understandably so. However, I find the original 1993 frame to be rough and unpolished at times. The wording on the cards is also rough. I much prefer the 1997 updated frame (first used in Mirage if I remember correctly), which is similar to the original, but it is a lot more polished and cleaner/better looking (in my opinion), and the wording of the effects is also a lot more structured and organized. I do not mean to talk bad about the older cards, just pointing out why I prefer the updated frame. Is there a format that is equivalent to the '93/'94 format, but for the updated frame from 1997 to 2002? Or at least a format where I can make a deck using only cards from 1997 to 2002? My favorite sets are the Invasion/Planeshift/Apocalypse block, along with 7th Edition, and I would love to have decks using cards from these sets.
Yes, this point is not strong; regarding your question - yes, the Premodern format is exactly what you need: premodernmagic.com!
Serra Angel, left: worse than a early 2000 black and white photocopy. Right: no need to comment.