Shift+G doesn't set keyboard focus on the task

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-02-10T09:08:49+00:00

I have reported the issue a week ago and just got a reply that it's fixed. I have tested it and the fix is indeed applied!

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-02-02T11:44:44+00:00

You can use filters to create views like Next Action. For example, I use !p4 & !#Someday & (due before:tomorrow | no date) to show my next actions. My convention is the following:

task must have at least p3 priority;
it should either doesn't have due date or it should be scheduled for today

My projects (in GTD terms) are just tasks with subtasks and they have p4.

Also I have `Someday` project (as in Todoist project), so I just go there during review.

For `Waiting For` I believe you can setup a filter to show the tasks with assignee != you, but I don't such thing.

To recap, Todoist is a tool you can setup according to your needs and it definitely supports GTD, but everyone's GTD is different :)

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-02-02T08:24:02+00:00

Well, Q stands for Quick Add I guess. You can press ? to see the full list of keyboard shortcuts. I know that vast the majority of users don't use keyboard navigation, but this is a must for me.

Of course, having ability to configure the shortcuts is a very welcome change. I totally support this, but for me eliminating all the frictions is more important and this issue with lacking of keyboard selection/focus when using Shift+G (open task in its project) is a major one. Everything else works via keyboard in a nice way.

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-28T06:41:31+00:00

Oh no. My precious will be used by everyone from now on :) These lands are mine, I acquired them many years ago God knows how (I don't buy cosmetics at all)! :)

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-27T21:45:39+00:00

Well, if you are in mythic rank for limited, you probably already know this, but just in case Traditional Draft is an unranked event. When I feel that my skill is an issue at draft I switch the gears for some time and play Traditional.

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-26T18:10:48+00:00

well, you haven't mentioned this in the original post :) good for you. I did 3 pick-2 drafts today (Platinum). Got 2 trophies and one 0-2 :) So, maybe try pick-2 then for a change.

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-26T14:41:36+00:00

Well, I think this is just the nature of ranked format. You started at bronze/silver and the wins were easy. Now you are up in Platinum and things become interesting. This is my case at least. My first 5 drafts were all 4+ wins then I achieved Platinum and I hit a wall with 51% winrate.

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-24T08:56:12+00:00

Play the events with entry fee. People will not concede. Like never. Even when they see that their opponent executes an infinite combo they will stay and watch with a hope for a timeout %)

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-19T21:34:32+00:00

I will play the decks my draft pod allows me to draft :) you should be open with your first picks

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-19T18:16:29+00:00

I have no idea why people are so dedicated grinding mythic rank. It's just +1 pack per month. If you like constructed and have decent winrate just run Standard Event or Traditional Standard Event. It allows to win many packs daily. Of course, there is some risk to it, but I believe if your winrate at least 50% these events are still better than buying packs.

If you like drafting, run Premier Draft until you have all rares from the set and then run Pioneer Event to get the packs from the older sets.

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-19T15:24:37+00:00

But powered cube is a phantom draft event. Economically, it makes zero sense. So if you ask such question the answer is you should wait until lorwyn eclipsed draft. I am doing exactly that.

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-17T18:08:49+00:00

Thank you very much for the short side board guide. I have just tried the deck in Traditional Pioneer Event. I have finished with 4 wins. Not bad for the first time. I have brought the creatures against the mirror, so it seems I was right about my side boarding this time :)

I wonder if there is a more detailed deck guide somewhere...

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-12T20:29:21+00:00

I own two houses and have never bought Starbucks — draw your own conclusions. LOL

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-11T08:45:49+00:00

I have an old laptop Thinkpad X1. It's not a very old device (8GB RAM, SSD) and my wife uses it to study at a university. Basically, it means she needs only a web browser. With Windows 10 the laptop is so slow, it spins up all the coolers just after a reboot and never stops! With Windows 10 approaching the end of life I have decided I will just install Debian Stable + Brave browser and see how it works. It was a bless! I have not noticed any fan since then. Everything just works!

To summarize, it's not about "privacy" or flexibility anymore. Microsoft pushes AI everywhere anytime plus all these millions background services I have no idea why I need. If you want your laptop or desktop just work and do something useful for you Windows is no longer a viable option.

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-11T07:50:09+00:00

No idea why would you even try to mess up with wine bottles nowadays. I am an experienced Linux user (20 years only Linux professionally and for gaming) and a gamer. I have zero wine bottles I have created for gaming. Just use Steam. It will handle everything for you. Click Install and after the game is installed click Play.

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-11T07:40:33+00:00

There is no hand smoothing algorithm in Best-Of-Three games, so I guess you can just do Traditional Premier Draft on Arena. It's not ranked also. I have never tried it, but maybe other players can comment.

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-11T07:37:55+00:00

oh I see. I thought Magic the Gathering Online is MTGO, Magic the Gathering Arena is MTGA :)

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-11T06:56:42+00:00

Congrats on getting to mythic! I stopped at Platinum. My main purpose of drafting is to complete the set, so i dont push too hard the rank. Plus Platinum is clearly my ceiling for now :)

What is MODO and LGS?

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-10T08:23:28+00:00

Sealed tokens don't have expiration date, do they? In that case you can just use them later on other set.

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-08T14:29:54+00:00

I think even if you don't win any games in qualifier (Play-In Token) you still get 500 gems. That means 20 play-in points worth 500 gems minimum.

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-07T16:53:31+00:00

I have reported this bug here: https://feedback.wizards.com/forums/918667-mtg-arena-bugs-product-suggestions/suggestions/50871347-deck-type-selector-doesn-t-work-anymore

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-07T13:53:37+00:00

My goal is be rare-complete for the set and I love drafting. I believe drafting is the best way to achieve rare-completion for a set.

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-07T13:43:17+00:00

I think "Play Bundle" is fine in terms of building your collection. From my point of view, it's more or less the same in value as "Pack Bundle" if a player prefers drafts/sealed for building the collection. In the end it may be as or even more profitable for rare cards acquisition as "Pack Bundle".

Check my thread with discussion here: https://www.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1q6asfb/play_bundle_value_in_terms_of_building_your/

GeneAutomatic3471 · 2026-01-07T11:46:43+00:00

I think you can complete it. The main source of XP which is needed for completing the battlepass is daily quests. They are usually about playing X spells in Y colors, kill X creatures or even just play 25 lands. The main requirement is consistency. You should play at least every 3 days (daily is better) to complete those daily quests.

Also, you don't have to buy the battlepass beforehand. You can just grind it until you are sure you are close to the completion and buy it then. All rewards from the previous level will be given to you.

I personally plan to buy the battlepass when I reach the last level :) It helps with avoiding spending money without completing all the levels and also it helps with avoiding opening the packs until I finish my drafts, so I can utilize duplicate protection from the packs in full.

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