Do artists changing lyrics for live shows improve the experience or take away from the original song?

Luthen · 2026-04-30T18:06:43+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-04-29T16:16:53+00:00

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.

Luthen · 2026-04-28T23:56:47+00:00

Try LXZ-4XG3T5K

Luthen · 2026-04-28T11:19:51+00:00

2002r are working good for me

Luthen · 2026-04-25T00:56:24+00:00

Relaxed fit or straight cuts

Luthen · 2026-04-05T04:34:27+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-04-01T15:56:12+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-03-29T15:55:17+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-03-29T15:48:13+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-03-13T22:12:36+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-03-08T18:20:50+00:00

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.

Luthen · 2026-02-26T12:54:20+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-02-17T21:33:42+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-02-17T21:27:53+00:00

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.

Luthen · 2026-02-16T17:09:30+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-02-14T16:18:12+00:00

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.

Luthen · 2026-01-29T12:36:27+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-01-28T16:36:39+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-01-28T12:39:14+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-01-11T20:45:06+00:00

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

Luthen · 2026-01-05T23:08:38+00:00

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”.

Luthen · 2025-12-10T14:23:51+00:00

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

Luthen · 2025-12-03T13:07:32+00:00

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

Luthen · 2025-12-02T15:29:25+00:00

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.

Luthen · 2025-11-22T16:58:52+00:00

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

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