Even if its just a standalone draftable set, I see it was a way to bring new players in in a way that isnt too jarring to the Magic Multiverse
Besides saving a creature from targeted removal, switching the target player of Time Warp or Time Stretch to you is fantastic
Plus, since Hopes ability only triggers on its controllers turn, you really have to stay on top of your lifegain instead of just letting it happen passively
Lotus Cobra and Tireless Provisioner produce additional mana when lands enter the battlefield
Sam generates Food tokens to gain life, then Frodo is tempted by the Ring as you consume them, with each of the Partner cards feeding into a cycle
Once you do, reveal the top card of your deck, if its the same card you declared, you get to put it straight into your hand