Michael Byrne

Owner and Host @rcraideo, Former Editor-in-Chief at and all around Dork or Punk (Opinions Mine)

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

Day 2! Let's do it!

[Ready Check Raideo @RCRaideo]

Day 2 of #FFTCG's Materia Cup at @collectorscache is coming up soon! Join @Magickmann1 and Gabe on commentary: https://t.co/rPFRF35mpg

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

Time for the @collectorscache #FFTCG Materia Cup! I'm on commentary so come say hello and watch some great games! 10:45 EST for intros, and Round 1 as close to 11 AM EST as we can get! https://t.co/OuXpogRxzp

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

One of my favorite crews to work with for #FFTCG commentary! Hope you'll stop by to say hi!

[Ready Check Raideo @RCRaideo]

Once again, @collectorscache has invited me to do commentary for their #FFTCG Materia Cup this year! 3 years running now! Stream on Saturday and I'll post links soon! CUT!

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

@TheCaselock @RCRaideo Playing it again myself and have a bunch of newbies in tow :)

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

@TheCaselock @RCRaideo FFXI will be a big topic on next week's show actually! (June 4th)

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

It's actually still alive! #dragonquestXII is still a thing, but that whole subtitle, logo, and "dark" planned tone look to be scrubbed: https://t.co/L0LThiioR4

Happy 40th, DQ!

[Ready Check Raideo @RCRaideo]

Development on @DestinyTheGame ending was not on my bingo card for today: https://t.co/KDXSENjbxj

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

@KurtTexter Playmat sleeves!

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

Looking good so far. Need more playmat sleeves, though.

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

Question in Voidstorm and I keep hearing this part of the Unsolved Mysteries theme: https://t.co/QPdaM10ynu

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

Literally called it.

[Crimson Desert @CrimsonDesert_]

We would like to address questions regarding the use of AI in Crimson Desert.

During development, some 2D visual props were created as part of early-stage iteration using experimental AI generative tools. These assets helped us rapidly explore tone and atmosphere in the earlier phases of production. However, our intention has always been for any such assets to be replaced, following final work and review by our art and development teams, with work that aligned with our quality standards and creative direction.

Following reports from our community, we have identified that some of these assets were unintentionally included in the final release. This is not in line with our internal standards, and we take full responsibility for it.

We also acknowledge that we should have clearly disclosed our use of AI. While these tools were primarily used during early production, with the expectation that these assets would be replaced prior to release, we recognize that this does not excuse the lack of transparency.

We sincerely apologize for these oversights.

We are currently conducting a comprehensive audit of all in-game assets and are taking steps to replace any affected content. Updated assets will be rolled out in upcoming patches. In parallel, we are reviewing and strengthening our internal processes to ensure greater transparency and consistency in how we communicate with players moving forward.

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

In before "some placeholder images mistakenly made it to the retail version and we'll be updating them immediately"

[IGN @IGN]

Two million players have begun their journeys into Crimson Desert, and some are starting to stumble into some concerning issues, including the presence of what may be AI-generated art assets. https://t.co/5WKaNT0ZjR

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

@MikeSchaffnit I fucking LOVE to see it! Always been one of my favorites to work with, even when we argue about things! :)

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

@FFTCG_SQEX Thanks!

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

Hey @FFTCG_SQEX! If I control Yuna (1-176H) and my opponent attempts to put a character in their BZ on their MP1 due to Ardyn (28-002R), if I opt to remove the character from game instead of letting it go to the Break Zone, does my opponent take damage from Ardyn?

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

@FFTCG_SQEX @ghoul02 That's what I thought, thanks!

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

@FFTCG_SQEX @ghoul02 How would cost reduction (but not the removal of the cost in full) impact the crystal requirement? Would crystals be required to get the second mode if Lani only reduced cost by 2?

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

🤦

[Highguard @PlayHighguard]

https://t.co/2IuXxR5kff

[Michael Byrne @Magickmann1]

@Helthurian @RoKhanna I would agree there, too.