To be fair to the designers (the East Coast PlaytestersSkaff Elias, Jim Lin, Chris Page, and Dave Petty), the card was made such that the number of counters on it usually matched the power and toughness of the creature
If youre torn between the two, dont worry Gifts Ungiven means you dont need to choose (and neither does your opponent)
Stores often run casual Commander nights, where you can bring your deck, meet fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy the politics and camaraderie that make the format special
The moment you tap out, that could be the end, especially if they have a Wonder up their sleeve
It wouldnt offset the issue of many times as many cards coming out per year as there used to be, but it would at least help
Your opponent needs to have exile-based removal such as Torch the Tower or theyre in some trouble