u/wolfhuntra

▲ 6 r/MTGO

How can I trade/buy cards and avoid >4 of cards from multiple sets?

I miss the old ability to set to <4 or >4 to avoid having 4 of any particular card across sets (MTGO 2002-2009 era). Just recently returned to MTGO and trying to trade for cards I dont have 4x of (regardless of set). Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks in advance.

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u/wolfhuntra — 3 days ago
▲ 50 r/MTGO

Is MTGO dying or active with 2500-3500 online players per hour?

Been gone for nearly 20 years. MTGA is nice look and feel but hollow community and no way to do Player Run Events like the old PDCs etc.

How's it doing in 2026? And is it a friendly user interface?

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u/wolfhuntra — 5 days ago
▲ 0 r/cahsr

Its frustrating for everyone. Europe, Japan, South Korea and China all have great high speed rail systems. It's not impossible for California. (UPDATED WITH TLDR)

Here's my idea (friend helped me polish it and remove my anger/frustrationary comments lol):

TL;DR:
California needs a realistic, engineering‑first path forward.
This plan outlines three options depending on what an independent audit finds:

A. Continue HSR with strict reforms
B. Scale to a smaller, achievable core segment
C. Pivot to upgrading existing rail + statewide bus integration

It’s not ideological — it’s a decision tree with fiscal guardrails, accountability, and multiple viable paths.

California Mobility Recovery & Modernization Plan

Public Briefing Summary

California’s transportation future matters to every resident — from small towns to major cities. The state’s High‑Speed Rail (HSR) program has faced real challenges: rising costs, delays, and community impacts. This plan outlines a practical, transparent, and fiscally responsible path forward to restore public trust and deliver real mobility improvements across the state.

This is not about abandoning the vision. It’s about fixing what’s broken, protecting taxpayer dollars, and delivering results Californians can see and use.

1. Reset and Review: A Smarter Path Forward

California will initiate a temporary pause on non‑essential HSR construction to conduct a full, independent review of:

  • Spending to date
  • Engineering and design assumptions
  • Environmental and agricultural impacts
  • Project timelines and feasibility

This review will produce a clear, public report outlining the best path forward — whether that means continuing the project with reforms, scaling it to a more achievable segment, or pursuing a modernized alternative.

2. Fiscal Discipline: A $2 Billion Annual Cap

To protect taxpayers, the project will be placed under a strict $2 billion per year spending limit.

Funding will only be released when the project meets annual milestones, verified by independent auditors. This ensures:

  • No more blank checks
  • No more runaway budgets
  • Clear accountability every year

A public dashboard will show progress, costs, and milestones in plain language.

3. Bringing in the World’s Best High‑Speed Rail Experts

California will form an international partnership with the world’s most successful high‑speed rail builders:

  • Japan’s Shinkansen teams (safety, reliability, operations)
  • Germany’s Siemens (rolling stock, electrification, systems integration)
  • France’s TGV experts (corridor design, speed optimization)
  • Bechtel as the prime coordinator (program management and accountability)

This consortium brings decades of proven experience to help California get the project back on track — safely, efficiently, and affordably.

4. Protecting Farmland, Water, and Rural Communities

The state will launch a dedicated program to:

  • Repair water and irrigation disruptions
  • Restore farmland and ranchland access
  • Address environmental impacts
  • Work directly with local communities on long‑term solutions

A new Central Valley Agricultural Advisory Board will ensure farmers and ranchers have a real voice in the process.

5. A Practical Alternative: Upgrading Existing Rail

If the full HSR system proves too costly or impractical, California will pursue a modernized “Acela‑class” rail upgrade, improving speeds on existing tracks to 150–175 mph where feasible.

This option delivers:

  • Faster travel between major cities
  • Lower cost
  • Faster implementation
  • Better integration with existing rail systems

It ensures Californians see real mobility improvements — with or without full HSR.

6. A Statewide Mobility Web: Hybrid Bus Network for Small Towns

To make rail accessible to everyone, California will rebuild a modern, low‑emission hybrid bus network connecting small towns to major rail hubs.

This includes:

  • Clean hybrid and electric buses
  • Rebuilt small‑town mobility hubs
  • Reliable schedules
  • Integrated ticketing (one ticket for bus + rail)

This restores the successful mid‑20th‑century intercity bus network — updated for today’s technology and environmental standards.

It ensures rural and small‑town residents benefit from the same mobility improvements as major cities.

7. Learning from the LA–Las Vegas High‑Speed Rail Project

California will formally observe and participate in the privately built Brightline West high‑speed rail project between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

This partnership will allow the state to learn from:

  • Construction methods
  • Cost controls
  • Governance structure
  • Ridership modeling
  • Delivery timelines

These lessons will directly inform California’s own rail strategy.

8. What This Plan Delivers

This recovery and modernization plan ensures:

  • Fiscal responsibility
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Better mobility for all Californians
  • Protection for rural communities and farmland
  • A realistic path to modern rail travel
  • A statewide transportation network, not just a corridor

California can still build a world‑class transportation system — but it must be done with discipline, expertise, and respect for taxpayers and communities.

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u/wolfhuntra — 9 days ago