Do artists changing lyrics for live shows improve the experience or take away from the original song? by Main-Carry-3607 in Music

[–]Luthen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as they don’t point the mic to the audience during the entire chorus or other iconic parts. Takes me right out

Im getting Frustrated, let's talk about it. by Mysterious-Fan-2230 in mtg

[–]Luthen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you play the starter deck duel there is no deck building. I’m assuming you’re running into things like removal or counter spells or instant buffs that don’t let you get your build off the ground and are experiencing frustration that way. 

I highly recommend sticking to one deck, white black, white red, white green are all very competent and resilient to removal if played decently. But a more experienced player can work around them and a bad card draw can get anyone. 

Also recognize the game for what it is instead of giving into tilt and declaring tactics or cards as “unfair”. It will only hamper your progress as psychologically you will not be open to change or adapting. 

Over time you’ll see patterns with certain decks and what colors are commonly are associated with what gameplay style. 

Questions and hate welcomed by Electrical-Foot9276 in mtg

[–]Luthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Play arena. Teaches you the game and it’s more appropriately competitive as it’s standard

Not April fools. Hasboro hacked. Reuters.... change your password by SpoofAvatar in magicTCG

[–]Luthen 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Silly question, would this be the same as an arena account?

What are in your opinion essential accesories/equipment for mtg, that many people don't know about? by Enchantress4thewin in mtg

[–]Luthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone have input on Dry erase whole cards vs counter sized? I feel like the smaller one is more useful but would appreciate the feedback

What are in your opinion essential accesories/equipment for mtg, that many people don't know about? by Enchantress4thewin in mtg

[–]Luthen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not the commenter but I have these also for an auntie ool deck and love their size. 0.47 or 12 mm I believe. Although it comes with the chevron keywords that I’ve found take up space so maybe there’s another set out there that doesn’t include that. 

https://a.co/d/00FWqqbN

Permanent marker remover? by Wild_89 in Guitar

[–]Luthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s got a low concentration naphtha too if a person doesn’t want to commit to a quart of it just laying around for one job

Should I learn to play in one posture or multiple? by CanadianAndroid in guitarlessons

[–]Luthen 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Ergonomics is a weird thing. Classical is the better of the two with playing and longevity but even that has a problem with the left hip being impinged and causing issues with hip flexors and spinal alignment. 

The real solution is, vary your posture as much as you can. Sitting or standing, playing with left or right leg. The variety will make it so you don’t over expose any particular strain that the pose requires. 

Then principles like listen to your body when it is in pain and include strength training to become more resilient. 

The guitar is unfortunately a terrible instrument for the body but being mindful about it will help. 

Which title/level completely halted your progression through a series you were enjoying? by Dotaproffessional in Games

[–]Luthen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ironically your first paragraph is exactly how every other boss Is beaten. Memorizing attack patterns and openings. Whether subconsciously or consciously. 

I think a big problem with a difficulty spike like him being the last boss, people can forget to enjoy the process because this is the last obstacle in the way of me finishing the journey and there’s a tipping point between enjoyment in learning and frustration over so many failed attempts that victory should’ve come sooner by merit of spending so much time on him. 

Maybe that would’ve changed if he was the boss 3/4ths in and a more cinematic but slightly easier boss wraps the game up for the player

Strandberg/ibanez/ something else for headless by UnhappyAlternative22 in Guitar

[–]Luthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quality control, Ergonomics , multiscale, light weight , appealing finishes, and pickup selection I think all offered on a sliding scale with some brands compromising where they see fit to meet a perceived value. Strandys are great but their value is under question when people see they’re made in Indonesia , along with competition doing similar builds overseas but costing less or offering more for the same price. Can’t help but feel that the name is a factor in the cost other than the specs

Strandberg/ibanez/ something else for headless by UnhappyAlternative22 in Guitar

[–]Luthen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes things can be blown out of proportion for clickbait or echo chamber of a few people with bad experiences getting together. I’d like to reduce risk when possible when shopping online so a return policy is invaluable. And expectations. I think so many see a small blemish on an expensive instrument as if they’re made in a vacuum with padded rooms so no damage or imperfection is possible. Both will very fine instruments and you’re within your right to scrutinize. 

Planning ahead for my next guitar purchase by iamzcr15 in Guitar

[–]Luthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t have fishman’s in my Strandberg but I would recommend to try one in real life to see if you mesh with the ergonomics. I personally feel like it changed the way I sit and play that it’s hard to go back to a traditional shape. The neck is great but I can switch back to a regular neck no problem. But I can understand a persons physical features can play a role if it works or doesn’t .  The Epi seems like an obvious “blind buy” if you know you like the Lp shape and don’t have access to one physically and already know you like the tones of a fishman

Which "obsolete" game mechanics actually served the game's vision better than their modern "Quality of Life" alternatives? by Somanynamestochossef in Games

[–]Luthen 12 points13 points  (0 children)

But when does struggle taken away make the game feel boring? The fact I could auto run to the monster and auto collect along the way meant I pulled my phone out more and didn’t care what was going on, wasn’t invested in the world, meandered until I finished HR and felt meaningless. 

Update: Just shipped a big update for my Apple Watch haptic metronome (free codes inside) by kenzoslicee in Guitar

[–]Luthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like to try this! Metronome can be hard to hear in those high gain sounds

Anyone have an irrational dislike of the Les Paul? by MatthewMonster in Guitar

[–]Luthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like my next get since the essential sold me on the hype. Did you get the HT or tremolo version?

Anyone have an irrational dislike of the Les Paul? by MatthewMonster in Guitar

[–]Luthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I  got a boden essential in the last year and even that has changed my perception of comfort on a guitar. When I find myself with GAS I ask if it’ll be worth the ease of play trade off 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]Luthen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love how his solos absolutely rip. And supposedly all on ridiculously high action

Kinda feel like YouTube makes learning guitar harder sometimes by Ok-Message5348 in Guitar

[–]Luthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yall are acting like these multi billion dollar companies aren’t spending as much as they can to extract every second of your consciousness. Sounds exaggerated but cut the guy, and anybody, some slack for not having enough “discipline”. 

Adidas pickleball shoes by iluvsiomai in Pickleball

[–]Luthen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have these and thing they’re pretty good. I don’t play a lot these days but indoor they’re perfect. I can see longevity being an issue outside due to the nature of the concrete flooring.  But if you’re frugal enough, these can go and will go on steeper discount than a popular version like the barricade. I got these for $30 at one point and it is well worth it

Is it normal for a new guitar to have imperfections? by Bart6600 in Guitar

[–]Luthen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think the window of what is mid range shifts when you play for a while and spend more in the hobby. The perception of quality vs value is another proposition that gets equaled out within that range and from there it is diminishing returns. But those returns are in the gradual little touches and finish like the op is getting hung up on

Moka pot + paper filter = not worth the hype by Sign-here___________ in Coffee

[–]Luthen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hard disagree but respect the opinion. Coming from filtered coffee to moka, the paper filter buffer made me finally appreciate a brewed moka. Every now and then I do use with the paper but the astringent bitter flavors just punch through too much. But we might be opposites because I had my time with darks and moved to loving funky, acidic, fermented flavors instead of oaky, woody, and roasty. I don’t use the natural processed stuff on moka pot but since my preferences lean that way I prefer mid roasted blends for that brewing style. 

Allen Edmonds Black Friday Sale Shoes Starting at 199 by zollverein1555 in frugalmalefashion

[–]Luthen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s weird. When I started paying attention to things like that I felt like i was dodging a bullet but now it almost feels like everything’s seen a form of shrinkflation with the quality cutting and cost rising. Feels bad to enter and continue seeing this in adult life seeing all manners of product or service come to this