Who controls turn-based actions during a game?

Turn-based actions, such as drawing a card at the beginning of a player's turn or taking an extra combat phase, are automatic actions dictated by the rules of the game. They occur without requiring a player to take any specific action or make a decision. This means that no player has control over these actions; rather, they are governed by the framework provided by the game rules themselves.

In contrast, actions taken during actions that require priority, such as casting spells or activating abilities, do allow for player decisions and control. However, turn-based actions are designed to ensure a consistent and orderly progression through each player's turn without the need for intervention, allowing the game to flow smoothly. Thus, the correct understanding is that the game rules are responsible for enforcing these particular actions, making it clear that no individual player controls them.