Feature requests

[PalladiaMors]

I'd also like to request that filtering cards by set is implemented at some point. I'm a big fan of block formats and it would be great to be able to filter the cards list to show just cards from desired sets. While it it perfectly possible to build block decks currently if you know exactly what cards you're looking for or use an outside list for support, I think it would be quite practical to have this filtering option available in Magarena (it also can be found on "similar" apps such as Magic Suitcase or Workstation). It's pretty much the only detail getting in the way of me fully enjoying Magarena. Anyway, I'd like to thank the devs for all the hard work that they've put in this. Keep up the good work, and thank you.

[Lodici]

you can filter by set, format/block in the latest version (viewtopic.php?f=82&t=14723).

[PalladiaMors]

Thanks for the reply, Lodici, I was using an outdated version. One insignificant thing I've noticed is that the sets list is in alphabetical order. Personally, I'd prefer it in chronological order, but that's probably a matter of personal taste and irrelevant.

Sorry to nitpick again, but another small thingy I'm missing is a search function in the deck editor, a field where you can type the card's name and the app will scroll the list down and locate the card for you. Maybe I'm too used to Magic Workstation, but that smooths out the deck editing process for me, rather than having to scroll up and down the list yourself. In my opinion, adding a search field somewhere would further fine-tune the deck editor's interface, but I've no idea how much work that would take to code. Anyway, thanks again for all the hard work, including the set filtering!

[Lodici]

Thanks for the reply, Lodici, I was using an outdated version. One insignificant thing I've noticed is that the sets list is in alphabetical order. Personally, I'd prefer it in chronological order, but that's probably a matter of personal taste and irrelevant.

I believe @shawnieboy has already implemented this. You can either wait for the end of month official release or download the latest 1.52 build. Installation is the same either way - please see the Getting Started wiki page.

Sorry to nitpick again, but another small thingy I'm missing is a search function in the deck editor, a field where you can type the card's name and the app will scroll the list down and locate the card for you. Maybe I'm too used to Magic Workstation, but that smooths out the deck editing process for me, rather than having to scroll up and down the list yourself. In my opinion, adding a search field somewhere would further fine-tune the deck editor's interface, but I've no idea how much work that would take to code. Anyway, thanks again for all the hard work, including the set filtering!

Feel free to nitpick away. To filter the card list by name click on the Oracle filter and start typing its name. The filter is incorrectly named - it also searches on the card name as well as the oracle text. It should probably be renamed to "Search".

[ShawnieBoy]

Thanks for the reply, Lodici, I was using an outdated version. One insignificant thing I've noticed is that the sets list is in alphabetical order. Personally, I'd prefer it in chronological order, but that's probably a matter of personal taste and irrelevant.

I believe @shawnieboy has already implemented this. You can either wait for the end of month official release or download the latest 1.52 build. Installation is the same either way - please see the Getting Started wiki page.

Sorry to nitpick again, but another small thingy I'm missing is a search function in the deck editor, a field where you can type the card's name and the app will scroll the list down and locate the card for you. Maybe I'm too used to Magic Workstation, but that smooths out the deck editing process for me, rather than having to scroll up and down the list yourself. In my opinion, adding a search field somewhere would further fine-tune the deck editor's interface, but I've no idea how much work that would take to code. Anyway, thanks again for all the hard work, including the set filtering!

Feel free to nitpick away. To filter the card list by name click on the Oracle filter and start typing its name. The filter is incorrectly named - it also searches on the card name as well as the oracle text. It should probably be renamed to "Search".

I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't like alphabetical

I settled for a reverse chronological order (newest at top), although I think lodici may be able to enable player sorting/filtering of filters

Feedback is always great, even if it feels like you're nitpicking, it's never viewed that way.

Welcome to Magarena

[PalladiaMors]

Would it be possible to have the option of asking Magarena to build random decks using card pools from specific formats, i.e. standard, extended, a certain block or maybe choose which sets it will have available to build the deck from? We do have a lot of options available regarding the building of random decks (colours, deck type), and I thank the devs a lot for the effort they have clearly put on that, but it would be nice to have some control over the card pool that the AI will have available to build from. I have absolutely no programming knowledge and have no idea how much trouble this would be, though.

[Lodici]

Would it be possible to have the option of asking Magarena to build random decks using card pools from specific formats, i.e. standard, extended, a certain block or maybe choose which sets it will have available to build the deck from? We do have a lot of options available regarding the building of random decks (colours, deck type), and I thank the devs a lot for the effort they have clearly put on that, but it would be nice to have some control over the card pool that the AI will have available to build from. I have absolutely no programming knowledge and have no idea how much trouble this would be, though.

The obvious approach would be to add a "Generate random deck" action to the deck editor screen which uses the filtered card pool above. Although, having skirted around the current code for generating random decks I have a feeling it might be a bit more complicated than that.

[melvin]

The current random deck generator only uses card from the selected cube. I think by default the "All" cube is selected (on the "New duel" screen at the top, it says "20 ... All"). You can click on the top bar where it says "All" and change the cube to "Standard" to only use cards that are in standard.

[Lodici]

The current random deck generator only uses card from the selected cube. I think by default the "All" cube is selected (on the "New duel" screen at the top, it says "20 ... All". You can click on the top bar and select the cube as "Standard" to only use cards that are in standard.

A better solution then might be to add a "Create cube" action to the explorer screen. Filter the card pool to your requirements then create a custom cube which can be used in the New Duel screen (and elsewhere). This would slot quite nicely into the existing code as well.

[PalladiaMors]

I have a suggestion: why don't you guys leave the sound effects on by default on the next release? I mean, you went through the trouble of adding them to the game and they're pretty good. Surely anybody can turn them on just by ticking the box in the options menu - but I think a lot of people might not even realize that the sounds are available while testing Magarena for the first few times (I didn't). Having the sound effects by default might help make a better first impression. I realize there are people who might not like them and will want to turn them off, but I imagine those people are the exception, not the rule.

[Lodici]

I have a suggestion: why don't you guys leave the sound effects on by default on the next release?...

I agree that they should be on by default (see Issue 667).

[Aswan jaguar]

Clash ability shows you your top card but doesn't show you your opponents top card if it isn't possible to open a similar window with the top card for AI after your own maybe AI's card is easier to be shown at the log text? Of course if the latter is easier for cards that involve the library it can be adopted for all of them.

[ShawnieBoy]

Clash ability shows you your top card but doesn't show you your opponents top card if it isn't possible to open a similar window with the top card for AI after your own maybe AI's card is easier to be shown at the log text? Of course if the latter is easier for cards that involve the library it can be adopted for all of them.

This is mainly to prevent the player from having an unfair advantage over the AI, as the AI won't remember what's been revealed to it. Most of the 'reveal' cards that appear aren't being displayed to the AI (and so won't be revealed to you if the AI casts them)

[Lodici]

Clash ability shows you your top card but doesn't show you your opponents top card if it isn't possible to open a similar window with the top card for AI after your own maybe AI's card is easier to be shown at the log text? Of course if the latter is easier for cards that involve the library it can be adopted for all of them.

Melvin has updated the log so that it now displays the clash result which should help in the short term. With my UI hat on then the thing is not everyone displays the log and frankly if you are constantly switching focus back and forth between the log and battlefield because you are not sure what is going on then not only is it tiring on the eyes it suggests poor UI and gameplay design. In the case of clash I think it should display an overlay/dialog that displays the revealed cards and the result of the clash.

[ShawnieBoy]

Clash ability shows you your top card but doesn't show you your opponents top card if it isn't possible to open a similar window with the top card for AI after your own maybe AI's card is easier to be shown at the log text? Of course if the latter is easier for cards that involve the library it can be adopted for all of them.

Melvin has updated the log so that it now displays the clash result which should help in the short term. With my UI hat on then the thing is not everyone displays the log and frankly if you are constantly switching focus back and forth between the log and battlefield because you are not sure what is going on then not only is it tiring on the eyes it suggests poor UI and gameplay design. In the case of clash I think it should display an overlay/dialog that displays the revealed cards and the result of the clash.

I've never even thought about someone not using the log >.< How bad of me!

Things like displaying the value of X from your opponent only appear in the log (X= ). Search results as well. e.g. "Found (Forest)"

In fact, all targets, choices and variables in general... >.<