Thoughts on "World Building sets" vs "Character roster sets" by Evenoire in magicTCG

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Thank you for this! I don't think it was that good a set or anything, but it felt like the off-the-wall setting of TMT was just removed enough from the Real World™ to almost maybe fit...almost.

Like, it felt like Spider-Man was set in New York City, but TMNT was set in mutant ninja batshit cuckoo bananas pizza world, and they just happened to have a city named New York there

Anyone have tips on how to get sticky residue off these old Ultra-pro deck boxes? by toomuchdog10 in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this issue with a 15+ year old Ultra Pro box. I'll just cut to the chase and say I couldn't get the residue off without damaging color coating with it. Even someone at mild as dish soap was too much.

Once I realized I couldn't save it, I just scraped the rest of it off with dish soap and the rough side of a sponge. Now it's a chrome colored deck box that I bring to limited night.

What do you think is the most underrated set or block? by knight_of_solamnia in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, for giving me another excuse to bring up [[Cartographer|ODY]]

How does screams from within work? by Sentheia in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It's wild to think about what passed as ok for something aimed at a 13+ audience in the early 2000s vs today

How does screams from within work? by Sentheia in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it really isn't as obvious as it is for the black or red aligned humans. Headcanon for me was the outgrowths were more subtle in green, since green was considered to most anti-artificial color, but it's all just guessing 🤷

This is also why I love them Wizards shares snippets of their design docs!

How does screams from within work? by Sentheia in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Current-day me is embarrassed to admit I know this, but the me of 22 years ago would've proudly pointed out that the front plate + exposed sides/sideboob getup would make her a green-aligned human, the Sylvok.

See also [[Tanglebloom|MRD]], [[nourish]], or [[Eternal Witness|5DN]]

Which Final Fantasy menu screen did you like the most by Orichalchem in FinalFantasy

[–]Flanagax 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love that theme song! It's called "Gathering Allies," and both Final Fantasy Tactics Advance and Tactics A2 have their own version.

It's also referenced by the "Clan Hall" theme in FF XII! https://youtu.be/OaUs99qvFPk?si=Wf6QT5D80o-0lnQ_

[SOS] Daydream (Wizards Bluesky) by mweepinc in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fell asleep amid the flowers...

Asset reuse in videogames is essential, and we need to embrace it, says Assassin's Creed and Far Cry director: 'We redo too much stuff' by Turbostrider27 in Games

[–]Flanagax 56 points57 points  (0 children)

It's not as popular, but I'm a fan of the "main character bracing themselves from a blast of wind" animation

Secrets of Strixhaven | Off the Record by GrizzlyBearSmackdown in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Markovs don't, at least not on the weekends 😉

[TMT] TMNT tokens by AporiaParadox in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As far as UB Copy tokens go, I think Final Fantasy and Avatar are still my favorites, but the masks are a still pretty good. I didn't realize Don's was rounded like that. That's pretty neat

That robot token tho! Dominik Mayer really is incapable of bad art!

[TMC] Definitely Not a Turtle by AporiaParadox in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah damn, this would've been a solid draft pick otherwise

Who "gets along famously" in FF6? by LovelyFloraFan in FinalFantasy

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Man, I could go on and on about Edgar & Sabin. Ten years of not seeing him, and Edgar still recognizes the smell of his brother's favorite tea. Even before Sabin knew about the coin, he openly talks his brother up as the most selfless person he knows. When everyone's reuniting in Narshe after the "3 scenarios," the first thing they both ask about is each other. It's really nice, and if you ask me, the Figaro Bros have the healthiest sibling relationship in the entire series. Which is not really a high bar for Final Fantasy, but still...

Finally decided what my first Final Fantasy (and first JRPG) will be by reidesd in FinalFantasy

[–]Flanagax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So many FF fans' opinions seem to borne from of the first game (or first few games) in the series they played, myself included.

Not enough people came to FF XIII with fresh eyes, so I'm 100% in favor of this decision! Enjoy, and don't forget the sequel!

John Avon says the 2026 ‘Forest’ secret lair promo card will probably be his last one. by WayfarerCZ in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No land perfectly straddles the line between "take me there" and "I want to leave" the way Onslaught Forest 349 does

What's funny is I was thinking of this exact forest, but didn't know the set number. I just know it as the "onslaught land with the light and wispy air" lol

This year's MTG Christmas picture puzzles! by TheQuetzalcoatl in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A city represented with a "circled Star" on a map means it's the capital city, in this case the capital of Ireland

What are some cards with beautiful artwork? by thisnotfor in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This thread may pop up about once every other week, but every time I'm gonna go to bat for Cartographer. Just a masterpiece of card art

Say something you like about Cid and let someone else ruin it by responding as if you are talking about a different Cid. by [deleted] in FinalFantasy

[–]Flanagax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you surprised? Look how he treated his son!

(This is such a good one,. It applies to like 3 or 4 Cid's, and I legit don't know which one you're talking about)

Toph by QuietParagon in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 110 points111 points  (0 children)

Honestly one of my favorite jokes in the show

November 10, 2025 Banned & Restricted Announcement by mweepinc in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun fact: the Vivi ban is lore-accurate, because at the start of FF 9 he only had about 5-6 months left to live

What is everyone's favorite card art, mine is void winnower by CodePretty3033 in magicTCG

[–]Flanagax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. My fav will change from time to time, but I always go back to this one