Yes, it would cause some challenges as it meant giving up some control in what order players saw things, but in return, we had a more exciting experience and, as I've explained numerous times (here being a good example), it's more important for the new player to enjoy themselves than it is for them to understand everything right away
Since youd always play it as the front side, everything else is pure upside, even if transforming this noble is a little bit on the costly side and Shiva wont always be that effective
MTG's Control, Combo and Burn Decks Are Best Against Exile The very core of MTG is a tug-of-war between players, with both trying to establish a strong board state of their own while trying to dismantle their opponent's
Playing it early in the game can help you get a leg up on your opponent, and gaining multiple mana sources during a turn can definitely contribute to winning a game