Last I checked the 4-Player Free-for-All mode of Mage Wars used two boards side-by-side so one might consider that a Different board size.  Thanks for the helpful post hawked!  I haven't tried a hex board myself but I imagined that would be the problem.

How are you summoning a Vampire and Dark Pact on round two?  Don't they both take Full Actions to summon?

Great story Gbatt!  Thanks for sharing it with everyone =)

I think that with a 30 card limit and the full 120 points flexibility wouldn't be an issue because you could just take out of school cards and not care.  The higher card limit and extra channeling is significantly better in this format imo.  Maybe limit peoples spell level and add one to that limit if someone wins?  You could also, instead of limiting number of cards, start with less spell points and add spell points as a reward as the orginall poster suggester.

I live near Boston.  Anyone in the Boston area play?

Because if you only have to use one at a time it can be a devastating combo.  Also, if they seeking dispel one of them you still have the other to protect your Mage or creature.