Marshall 'Merdle' Cain 🐀
@merdle.blacksky.app
February 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Made an account on Upscrolled.
No matter what I try in discovery, everything is AI generated Free Palestine content.
No matter what I try in discovery, everything is AI generated Free Palestine content.
February 4, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Made an account on Upscrolled.
No matter what I try in discovery, everything is AI generated Free Palestine content.
No matter what I try in discovery, everything is AI generated Free Palestine content.
There are a few class/talent combinations in FAB that would make me invest in them even if I had no intention of really playing them (or playing them well).
Shadow Illusionist is up there.
Light Guardian is probably at the top.
Chaos Wizard would be great.
Light Assassin because why not.
#fabtcg
Shadow Illusionist is up there.
Light Guardian is probably at the top.
Chaos Wizard would be great.
Light Assassin because why not.
#fabtcg
February 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM
There are a few class/talent combinations in FAB that would make me invest in them even if I had no intention of really playing them (or playing them well).
Shadow Illusionist is up there.
Light Guardian is probably at the top.
Chaos Wizard would be great.
Light Assassin because why not.
#fabtcg
Shadow Illusionist is up there.
Light Guardian is probably at the top.
Chaos Wizard would be great.
Light Assassin because why not.
#fabtcg
I've been calling my son a chud, which is distressing the wife. But it just feels right to say, you know?
February 4, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I've been calling my son a chud, which is distressing the wife. But it just feels right to say, you know?
It only occurred to me just now that legends of runeterra never got Akali, so they never got to fully sell KDA champ art. We got everyone else eventually, just not Akali.
#lor
#lor
February 4, 2026 at 7:16 AM
It only occurred to me just now that legends of runeterra never got Akali, so they never got to fully sell KDA champ art. We got everyone else eventually, just not Akali.
#lor
#lor
Why does it feel like the next #fabtcg set is going to be the most wild arcane damage set to ever be printed? Like 'here go four wizards, good luck!'
They are giving us so much spellvoid and arcane barrier, I feel sorry for wizard players in the interim.
They are giving us so much spellvoid and arcane barrier, I feel sorry for wizard players in the interim.
February 3, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Why does it feel like the next #fabtcg set is going to be the most wild arcane damage set to ever be printed? Like 'here go four wizards, good luck!'
They are giving us so much spellvoid and arcane barrier, I feel sorry for wizard players in the interim.
They are giving us so much spellvoid and arcane barrier, I feel sorry for wizard players in the interim.
I don't know if Brando Sando's ideas here are perfect, but the thrust of it makes sense.
The answer is that the growth and life of the artist is part of what makes the art. AI art has no goal to grow, it has no want to do better. Even if AI art comes out fine, it won't be fine.
#cosmere
The answer is that the growth and life of the artist is part of what makes the art. AI art has no goal to grow, it has no want to do better. Even if AI art comes out fine, it won't be fine.
#cosmere
We Are The Art | Brandon Sanderson’s Keynote Speech
YouTube video by Brandon Sanderson
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:04 AM
I don't know if Brando Sando's ideas here are perfect, but the thrust of it makes sense.
The answer is that the growth and life of the artist is part of what makes the art. AI art has no goal to grow, it has no want to do better. Even if AI art comes out fine, it won't be fine.
#cosmere
The answer is that the growth and life of the artist is part of what makes the art. AI art has no goal to grow, it has no want to do better. Even if AI art comes out fine, it won't be fine.
#cosmere
I want Senshii to win Frosty for the Illaoi rep.
But I would love it if the Jinx/Warwick team won 2xko just so the subreddit would meltdown after spending 3 days complaining that Ekko, Ahri, and Yasuo are too OP.
But I would love it if the Jinx/Warwick team won 2xko just so the subreddit would meltdown after spending 3 days complaining that Ekko, Ahri, and Yasuo are too OP.
February 1, 2026 at 9:29 PM
I want Senshii to win Frosty for the Illaoi rep.
But I would love it if the Jinx/Warwick team won 2xko just so the subreddit would meltdown after spending 3 days complaining that Ekko, Ahri, and Yasuo are too OP.
But I would love it if the Jinx/Warwick team won 2xko just so the subreddit would meltdown after spending 3 days complaining that Ekko, Ahri, and Yasuo are too OP.
Baby Bulbasaur has some insane farts right now. What is going on in there man? Your diet literally hasn't changed since birth.
February 1, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Baby Bulbasaur has some insane farts right now. What is going on in there man? Your diet literally hasn't changed since birth.
Is there any good reason to run Uzuri over like, Web of Deceit? I love Uzuri's whole deal, but I also have a tendency to nerf myself for vibes and then I wonder why I'm terrible at FAB.
But maybe there is some cool Uzuri only cheese I'm missing.
#fabtcg
But maybe there is some cool Uzuri only cheese I'm missing.
#fabtcg
February 1, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Is there any good reason to run Uzuri over like, Web of Deceit? I love Uzuri's whole deal, but I also have a tendency to nerf myself for vibes and then I wonder why I'm terrible at FAB.
But maybe there is some cool Uzuri only cheese I'm missing.
#fabtcg
But maybe there is some cool Uzuri only cheese I'm missing.
#fabtcg
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Casual reminder that the super-rich have ironclad class solidarity, and they devote billions to making sure we don't.
January 31, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Casual reminder that the super-rich have ironclad class solidarity, and they devote billions to making sure we don't.
Reposted by Marshall 'Merdle' Cain 🐀
SUBS CLOSE TONIGHT! Get them polished, get them in! ⌛
A friendly reminder that submissions CLOSE for our upcoming issue this Saturday. Keep them coming! Share with a Black SFF writer in your circle 🖤🖤🖤
Guidelines here: fiyahlitmag.com/submissions/
Guidelines here: fiyahlitmag.com/submissions/
January 31, 2026 at 5:51 PM
SUBS CLOSE TONIGHT! Get them polished, get them in! ⌛
I'm shocked they didn't throw Scurv a bone for SAGE with something Thief specific.
He was clearly designed to jump from draft to being an option in SAGE (viable or not). So they had to know he would need some kind of Scurv only gas, right? Oh well.
#fabtcg
He was clearly designed to jump from draft to being an option in SAGE (viable or not). So they had to know he would need some kind of Scurv only gas, right? Oh well.
#fabtcg
January 31, 2026 at 2:10 AM
I'm shocked they didn't throw Scurv a bone for SAGE with something Thief specific.
He was clearly designed to jump from draft to being an option in SAGE (viable or not). So they had to know he would need some kind of Scurv only gas, right? Oh well.
#fabtcg
He was clearly designed to jump from draft to being an option in SAGE (viable or not). So they had to know he would need some kind of Scurv only gas, right? Oh well.
#fabtcg
It is kind of wild how much hype Compenium of Rathe has built up, while revealing very few Ms so far.
I guess that is to be expected in a set that uses the fodder rarities to instead help struggling decks. I know it can't happen every set, but I'm glad it is happening.
#fabtcg
I guess that is to be expected in a set that uses the fodder rarities to instead help struggling decks. I know it can't happen every set, but I'm glad it is happening.
#fabtcg
January 30, 2026 at 7:56 PM
It is kind of wild how much hype Compenium of Rathe has built up, while revealing very few Ms so far.
I guess that is to be expected in a set that uses the fodder rarities to instead help struggling decks. I know it can't happen every set, but I'm glad it is happening.
#fabtcg
I guess that is to be expected in a set that uses the fodder rarities to instead help struggling decks. I know it can't happen every set, but I'm glad it is happening.
#fabtcg
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Starting February 13, 2026 (and for events at the Compendium of Rathe World Premiere)
there will be a major Comprehensive Rule update to allies, what is considered an attacking/defending hero, and layers resolving when targets are are gone.
read below 👇 #fabtcg #fabjudges
there will be a major Comprehensive Rule update to allies, what is considered an attacking/defending hero, and layers resolving when targets are are gone.
read below 👇 #fabtcg #fabjudges
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Starting February 13, 2026 (and for events at the Compendium of Rathe World Premiere)
there will be a major Comprehensive Rule update to allies, what is considered an attacking/defending hero, and layers resolving when targets are are gone.
read below 👇 #fabtcg #fabjudges
there will be a major Comprehensive Rule update to allies, what is considered an attacking/defending hero, and layers resolving when targets are are gone.
read below 👇 #fabtcg #fabjudges
Reposted by Marshall 'Merdle' Cain 🐀
‘A Distant World’ By Steve R Dodd (2025, acrylics on canvas board)
January 28, 2026 at 11:07 PM
‘A Distant World’ By Steve R Dodd (2025, acrylics on canvas board)
It looks like Brandon finally got the deal he wanted. Wish it wasn't with a streaming service I generally avoid... But it will give me an excuse to finally watch Severance I guess.
#cosmere
#cosmere
Brandon Sanderson’s Literary Fantasy Universe ‘Cosmere’ Picked Up by Apple TV (Exclusive)
It's an unprecedented deal for the author, whose 'Mistborn' series and 'The Stormlight Archive' are being eyed for film and television adaptation, respectively.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:37 PM
It looks like Brandon finally got the deal he wanted. Wish it wasn't with a streaming service I generally avoid... But it will give me an excuse to finally watch Severance I guess.
#cosmere
#cosmere
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My friend from work @cwtycho.penny-arcade.com has a very good post about Highguard on the site today:
www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/20...
www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/20...
Guarding While High - Penny Arcade
Videogaming-related online strip by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins. Includes news and commentary.
www.penny-arcade.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:03 PM
My friend from work @cwtycho.penny-arcade.com has a very good post about Highguard on the site today:
www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/20...
www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/20...
Reposted by Marshall 'Merdle' Cain 🐀
Shirley Raines, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz and known for her volunteer work serving homeless communities in Los Angeles and Nevada, has died
January 28, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Shirley Raines, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz and known for her volunteer work serving homeless communities in Los Angeles and Nevada, has died
Reposted by Marshall 'Merdle' Cain 🐀
🌟"PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE I DON'T WANT TO BE A MAGICAL GIRL" EPISODE 2 🌟
"I Want to be a Normal Girl"
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST @ 11AM PST!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I Want to be a Normal Girl"
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST @ 11AM PST!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
🌟"PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE I DON'T WANT TO BE A MAGICAL GIRL" EPISODE 2 🌟
"I Want to be a Normal Girl"
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST @ 11AM PST!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I Want to be a Normal Girl"
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST @ 11AM PST!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reposted by Marshall 'Merdle' Cain 🐀
I'm trying to figure out new means of blogging instead of Substack.
For now, here is something really depressing for those who dislike their own mental peace.
#writing
For now, here is something really depressing for those who dislike their own mental peace.
#writing
In November 2024 I lost the ability to hope for the future (and so should you)
Blog Post
merdlekid.github.io
January 27, 2026 at 2:27 AM
I'm trying to figure out new means of blogging instead of Substack.
For now, here is something really depressing for those who dislike their own mental peace.
#writing
For now, here is something really depressing for those who dislike their own mental peace.
#writing
January 26, 2026 at 10:38 PM
I've gotta look myself in the mirror and ask...
If I really like the 'disruption' of guardian, shouldn't I at least try playing assassin? Sigh...
#fabtcg
If I really like the 'disruption' of guardian, shouldn't I at least try playing assassin? Sigh...
#fabtcg
January 24, 2026 at 6:32 AM
I've gotta look myself in the mirror and ask...
If I really like the 'disruption' of guardian, shouldn't I at least try playing assassin? Sigh...
#fabtcg
If I really like the 'disruption' of guardian, shouldn't I at least try playing assassin? Sigh...
#fabtcg