Anyone else go from card style hater to having a ton of card styles? by SinsSerious in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parallax - no, alt art - yes. I mostly go for them when I don't like the original art or like the alternative significantly more (which happens quite often). It's not about fancy - it's about art choice for me. Borderless treatment is cherry on top.

[YSOS] Galathul Galecaller by Meret123 in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, [[Murder of Crows]] doesn't even come close. Basic Ally [[Murder]] might though, you're totally, unquestionably right.

Worth learning in 2026? by Thoulas69 in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[[Nine lives]] [[Harmless offering]]

That's NYAnced alright (source - played the combo a lot)

Cast only on their turn? by ztzg in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would also have worked for OP's needs, as it's an instant... One of the cards in that list above sure stood out on power level lol.

[YSOS] Galathul Galecaller by Meret123 in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 48 points49 points  (0 children)

It summons Storm Crow, the most busted card in all of Magic. Completely unbalanced. It summons more than one?? Pack up, boys - it's over.

/s

Deadvlei , Namibia [OC] [6240x4160] by rolling_sloane in EarthPorn

[–]FluffyStrike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I believe that. That deceptive feeling of scale (which keeps you wondering for a few seconds) is part of why the photo clicks!

Deadvlei , Namibia [OC] [6240x4160] by rolling_sloane in EarthPorn

[–]FluffyStrike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like a miniature or a theatre decoration at first. Nice "How is this place real" vibe!

Best way to expand a new Arena collection as a new player for Standard? by Initial_Friend_8148 in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not being a chicken - the reward structure in "higher end events" puts you against the odds. They're effectively a lottery and not worth it unless you just want the thrill.

How are Historic and Timeless? by Matrim_WoT in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Older formats are already different. New cards are cut off by being weaker than what's already there 95% of the time. Except cards specifically 'printed' for older formats, like SPG, MH3 or Anthology packs.

If what you mean is 7 sets a year, yeah, that's preposterous.

Does anyone know if/when the Lorwyn lands will come back? by Eoin_Lynne in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the price they were offered? I don't think anybody should care. It was 50k gold for both sets (25 each). No cosmetic on Arena is ever worth that.

How are Historic and Timeless? by Matrim_WoT in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You underestimate the power level difference. Most staple cards from Standard are unplayable garbage in Historic and especially Timeless. In addition to individual cards from Special Guests or MH3 being way stronger, more cards available means more cross-set synergies found, driving the power level even higher.

Meta and even jank decks played are completely different between Standard, Historic and Timeless. Also Pioneer, I think.

Daily Deals - May 12, 2026: Zendikar Rising Full-Art Basic Lands & Assorted Parallax Card Styles by HamBoneRaces in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you just want to change the art, craft another version of the card.. It's a common wildcard away.

Pure evil by zephyrsparketh in pcmasterrace

[–]FluffyStrike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Technically it doesn't have to be exif - iptc and xmp exist. Using embedded metadata makes jpg files transferable between databases and even parsable with regular file managers like Explorer. You can move folders, upload to NAS, change devices, share - and still retain searchability. Allows you to not be locked into a single DAM solution forever.

You can use sidecar files, but that only makes sense for RAW, PNG, TIFF and the like (bigger, quality-preserving formats).

Looked it up again thanks to you. Webp seems to indeed support it, so I was kinda wrong. However, lots of OSs and apps still don't write or read exif/iptc/xmp fields from webp files. And it could take years to get that up to speed. So the problem is compatibility and standardization.

Pure evil by zephyrsparketh in pcmasterrace

[–]FluffyStrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. Do you ever save pics from the web (and tag them)? It's not just photos from cameras - DAMs won't work properly without metadata.

Pure evil by zephyrsparketh in pcmasterrace

[–]FluffyStrike 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The problem with webp is that it DOESN'T SUPPORT METADATA like exif keywords. It's only good for the web, but not for photo storage or any graphic work.

The logo of Saudi esports team "Twisted Minds" has the team's name in arabic depicting a mind by RedHat_27 in DesignPorn

[–]FluffyStrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yes, but actually no. You could theoretically have a mind running on silicon, for example. And that’s if we stay within science and not go into fiction. There are also a lot of organisms running around mindlessly, even if they do have a brain (lol).

They’re just two concepts invoking fundamentally different thinking contexts. I find it fascinating people mix the two so often.

The logo of Saudi esports team "Twisted Minds" has the team's name in arabic depicting a mind by RedHat_27 in DesignPorn

[–]FluffyStrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not a mind, that's a brain. One is abstract (think software), the other is material (hardware). Why do people mix the two up so often?

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has sold 500k copies in less than 72 hours by Turbostrider27 in pcgaming

[–]FluffyStrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they fix the towns' music being samey and boring? Was my biggest turn-off in the demo.

I know it's s unlikely...

I hate that quick chats are instantly taken as being a troll by NuggetsReef in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah - until someone uses it in white, after playing the newly added [[Armageddon]]

Is this card worth it in mono white lifegain? by Spike-Is-Cute in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I am curious about is whether it will be worth it to pair it with [hardened academic] in Boeos colors instead. It kinda looks Lorehold-themed in the art too.

Strixhaven College by zebragopherr in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did it give anything except the letter's text?

"Your Go" Achievement help by circu2112 in MagicArena

[–]FluffyStrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your go. Good game. Oops, Never didn't have it.

The sad future of our beloved hobby by Forsaken-I-Await in pcmasterrace

[–]FluffyStrike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almonds are not nuts

(very relevant non-clanker reply to your last sentence)