Crystal Shard is less powerful, but still a handy card
I could see that being an issue here, especially with the "free" play abilities you have in
You now see this monetary-focused mentality in a lot of TCG content, even if it's not from resellers
Those who are here for battling and not collecting may not think much about this feature, but it costs absolutely nothing to do and, if shared publicly, can earn you rewards
If a spell for which the gift was promised is countered, doesn't resolve (perhaps because all of its targets are illegal), or is otherwise removed from the stack, the gift won't be given
No player starts with initiative, but it can be gained by being the first player to resolve a spell that grants it, like Dungeoneer's Pack