[nsarafa]

Why not use your own characters or companies to trade?

Would be way more fun having some mascots to trade instead of common cards

[gruez]

The game mechanics require 2 colors that each contain 2 suits. Playing cards fits this requirement, are widely available, and importantly everyone knows what the suits/colors are. The same isn't true if you used random companies or game characters.

[infecto]

Which is a good message that this type of role / career is not good for you. The excitement is in the winning, does not matter what is being traded as long as you win.

[hcnews]

lol hyperbole much.