Even though its an 8-mana spell and often cannot be summoned before a victory or defeat scenario is already determined
Crusade Is an MTG card That References Real-Life Events White cards in Magic: The Gathering commonly depict knights and religious imagery, especially angels, as its a core part of the colors creature identity
Load your deck with white creatures that dont have vigilance, so they can swing and stay tappedyou can add creatures with Vigilance but be aware: those creatures become lightning rods for your opponents removal
Otherwise I'm unsure how Read the Signs is supposed to ignore Haunted (which is it's traditionally understood use case.) A: 1) Neither Rain nor Snow can cancel Alert/Retaliate (and Haunted), treating all as effects of the failed skill test. 2) If playing Live and Learn, Alert/Retaliate would have resolved already during Step 7 of the initial test, as effects of the failed test. 3) Yes, Read the Signs was always intended to be able to ignore Haunted, a keyword on your location that would trigger during this investigation. 4) There is also no mechanical difference between effects of the failed test and effects from the failed test. Event Spirit
Best for Gameplay: Format-warping spells like Force of Will (Legacy) and Ancestral Recall (Vintage) are considered "best" because they force opponents to build decks specifically to answer them