Doug, Why Nerd?
@dougynerd.bsky.social
EDHREC/Commander's Herald writer (Too-Specific Top 10 and Max Power), self-appointed Scryfall genius, creator of the Average Ranking Rankings (ARR!) college football computer poll, and disc golf fiend.
I've also pivoted Iron Man to a less Staxy brew that focuses on... you guessed it, the Rhystic meta. It makes me feel dirty, but I still want to try it out.
Which I did, this weekend! Early results are that 2/3 games I landed a t2 Tangle Wire. You can take the girl out of Mississippi, etc.
Which I did, this weekend! Early results are that 2/3 games I landed a t2 Tangle Wire. You can take the girl out of Mississippi, etc.
April 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I've also pivoted Iron Man to a less Staxy brew that focuses on... you guessed it, the Rhystic meta. It makes me feel dirty, but I still want to try it out.
Which I did, this weekend! Early results are that 2/3 games I landed a t2 Tangle Wire. You can take the girl out of Mississippi, etc.
Which I did, this weekend! Early results are that 2/3 games I landed a t2 Tangle Wire. You can take the girl out of Mississippi, etc.
Oh my god, I completely forgot XVI. Man I need to get around to playing it.
FFXVI: 2-84!?!
* Clive Rosefield
* Joshua Rosefield
Holy crap, 82 optionals/fillers/what have you? Insane.
Total Count: 81-230
FFXVI: 2-84!?!
* Clive Rosefield
* Joshua Rosefield
Holy crap, 82 optionals/fillers/what have you? Insane.
Total Count: 81-230
February 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Oh my god, I completely forgot XVI. Man I need to get around to playing it.
FFXVI: 2-84!?!
* Clive Rosefield
* Joshua Rosefield
Holy crap, 82 optionals/fillers/what have you? Insane.
Total Count: 81-230
FFXVI: 2-84!?!
* Clive Rosefield
* Joshua Rosefield
Holy crap, 82 optionals/fillers/what have you? Insane.
Total Count: 81-230
Sequels! We'll stick to characters we haven't already mentioned, then tack on specific versions of them as part of the possible.
FFX-2: Paine
FFXIII-2: Serah Ferron & Noel Kreiss & 2 Optionals (Lieutenant Amodar & Colonel Jihl Nabaat)
FFXIII-3: Angel of Valhalla (guest)
Total Count: 79-146
FFX-2: Paine
FFXIII-2: Serah Ferron & Noel Kreiss & 2 Optionals (Lieutenant Amodar & Colonel Jihl Nabaat)
FFXIII-3: Angel of Valhalla (guest)
Total Count: 79-146
February 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Sequels! We'll stick to characters we haven't already mentioned, then tack on specific versions of them as part of the possible.
FFX-2: Paine
FFXIII-2: Serah Ferron & Noel Kreiss & 2 Optionals (Lieutenant Amodar & Colonel Jihl Nabaat)
FFXIII-3: Angel of Valhalla (guest)
Total Count: 79-146
FFX-2: Paine
FFXIII-2: Serah Ferron & Noel Kreiss & 2 Optionals (Lieutenant Amodar & Colonel Jihl Nabaat)
FFXIII-3: Angel of Valhalla (guest)
Total Count: 79-146
FFXV: 4-9
Main Characters:
* Noctis Lucis Caelum
* Gladiolus Amicitia
* Ignis Scientia
* Prompto Argentum
Guest Characters:
* Cor Leonis
* Iris Amicitia
* Aranea Highwind
* Ravus Nox Fleuret
* Sarah
Total Count: 76-132
Main Characters:
* Noctis Lucis Caelum
* Gladiolus Amicitia
* Ignis Scientia
* Prompto Argentum
Guest Characters:
* Cor Leonis
* Iris Amicitia
* Aranea Highwind
* Ravus Nox Fleuret
* Sarah
Total Count: 76-132
February 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
FFXV: 4-9
Main Characters:
* Noctis Lucis Caelum
* Gladiolus Amicitia
* Ignis Scientia
* Prompto Argentum
Guest Characters:
* Cor Leonis
* Iris Amicitia
* Aranea Highwind
* Ravus Nox Fleuret
* Sarah
Total Count: 76-132
Main Characters:
* Noctis Lucis Caelum
* Gladiolus Amicitia
* Ignis Scientia
* Prompto Argentum
Guest Characters:
* Cor Leonis
* Iris Amicitia
* Aranea Highwind
* Ravus Nox Fleuret
* Sarah
Total Count: 76-132
FFXIII: 6-8
Main Characters:
* Lightning
* Snow Villiers
* Oerba Dia Vanille
* Sazh Katzroy
* Hope Esthium
* Oerba Yun Fang
Temporary Characters:
* Lebreau
* Gadot
Total Count: 72-123
Main Characters:
* Lightning
* Snow Villiers
* Oerba Dia Vanille
* Sazh Katzroy
* Hope Esthium
* Oerba Yun Fang
Temporary Characters:
* Lebreau
* Gadot
Total Count: 72-123
February 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
FFXIII: 6-8
Main Characters:
* Lightning
* Snow Villiers
* Oerba Dia Vanille
* Sazh Katzroy
* Hope Esthium
* Oerba Yun Fang
Temporary Characters:
* Lebreau
* Gadot
Total Count: 72-123
Main Characters:
* Lightning
* Snow Villiers
* Oerba Dia Vanille
* Sazh Katzroy
* Hope Esthium
* Oerba Yun Fang
Temporary Characters:
* Lebreau
* Gadot
Total Count: 72-123
FFXII: 6-10
Main Characters:
* Vaan
* Penelo
* Balthier
* Fran
* Basch fon Ronsenburg
* Ashelia B'Nargin Dalmasca
Temporary Characters:
* Reks
* Larsa Ferrinas Solidor
* Vossler York Azelas
* Reddas
Total Count: 66-115
Main Characters:
* Vaan
* Penelo
* Balthier
* Fran
* Basch fon Ronsenburg
* Ashelia B'Nargin Dalmasca
Temporary Characters:
* Reks
* Larsa Ferrinas Solidor
* Vossler York Azelas
* Reddas
Total Count: 66-115
February 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
FFXII: 6-10
Main Characters:
* Vaan
* Penelo
* Balthier
* Fran
* Basch fon Ronsenburg
* Ashelia B'Nargin Dalmasca
Temporary Characters:
* Reks
* Larsa Ferrinas Solidor
* Vossler York Azelas
* Reddas
Total Count: 66-115
Main Characters:
* Vaan
* Penelo
* Balthier
* Fran
* Basch fon Ronsenburg
* Ashelia B'Nargin Dalmasca
Temporary Characters:
* Reks
* Larsa Ferrinas Solidor
* Vossler York Azelas
* Reddas
Total Count: 66-115
FFX: 7-8
Main Characters:
* Tidus
* Yuna
* Auron
* Kimahri Ronso
* Wakka
* Lulu
* Rikku
Temporary Characters:
* Seymour Guado
Total Count: 60-105
Main Characters:
* Tidus
* Yuna
* Auron
* Kimahri Ronso
* Wakka
* Lulu
* Rikku
Temporary Characters:
* Seymour Guado
Total Count: 60-105
February 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
FFX: 7-8
Main Characters:
* Tidus
* Yuna
* Auron
* Kimahri Ronso
* Wakka
* Lulu
* Rikku
Temporary Characters:
* Seymour Guado
Total Count: 60-105
Main Characters:
* Tidus
* Yuna
* Auron
* Kimahri Ronso
* Wakka
* Lulu
* Rikku
Temporary Characters:
* Seymour Guado
Total Count: 60-105
FFIX: 8-13
Main Characters:
* Zidane Tribal
* Vivi Ornitier
* Adelbert Steiner
* Garnet Til Alexandrios XVII
* Freya Crescent
* Quina Quen
* Eiko Carol
* Amarant Coral
Temporary Characters:
* Cinna
* Marcus
* Blank
* Beatrix
* Cid Fabool IX
Total Count: 53-97
Main Characters:
* Zidane Tribal
* Vivi Ornitier
* Adelbert Steiner
* Garnet Til Alexandrios XVII
* Freya Crescent
* Quina Quen
* Eiko Carol
* Amarant Coral
Temporary Characters:
* Cinna
* Marcus
* Blank
* Beatrix
* Cid Fabool IX
Total Count: 53-97
February 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
FFIX: 8-13
Main Characters:
* Zidane Tribal
* Vivi Ornitier
* Adelbert Steiner
* Garnet Til Alexandrios XVII
* Freya Crescent
* Quina Quen
* Eiko Carol
* Amarant Coral
Temporary Characters:
* Cinna
* Marcus
* Blank
* Beatrix
* Cid Fabool IX
Total Count: 53-97
Main Characters:
* Zidane Tribal
* Vivi Ornitier
* Adelbert Steiner
* Garnet Til Alexandrios XVII
* Freya Crescent
* Quina Quen
* Eiko Carol
* Amarant Coral
Temporary Characters:
* Cinna
* Marcus
* Blank
* Beatrix
* Cid Fabool IX
Total Count: 53-97
FFVIII: 6-11
Main Characters:
* Squall Leonhart
* Rinoa Heartilly
* Zell Dincht
* Selphie Tilmitt
* Quistis Trepe
* Irvine Kinneas
Temporary Characters:
* Seifer Almasy
* Laguna Loire
* Kiros Seagill
* Ward Zabac
* Edea Kramer
Total Count: 45-84
Main Characters:
* Squall Leonhart
* Rinoa Heartilly
* Zell Dincht
* Selphie Tilmitt
* Quistis Trepe
* Irvine Kinneas
Temporary Characters:
* Seifer Almasy
* Laguna Loire
* Kiros Seagill
* Ward Zabac
* Edea Kramer
Total Count: 45-84
February 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
FFVIII: 6-11
Main Characters:
* Squall Leonhart
* Rinoa Heartilly
* Zell Dincht
* Selphie Tilmitt
* Quistis Trepe
* Irvine Kinneas
Temporary Characters:
* Seifer Almasy
* Laguna Loire
* Kiros Seagill
* Ward Zabac
* Edea Kramer
Total Count: 45-84
Main Characters:
* Squall Leonhart
* Rinoa Heartilly
* Zell Dincht
* Selphie Tilmitt
* Quistis Trepe
* Irvine Kinneas
Temporary Characters:
* Seifer Almasy
* Laguna Loire
* Kiros Seagill
* Ward Zabac
* Edea Kramer
Total Count: 45-84
FFVII: 7-9
Mandatory Characters:
* Cloud Strife
* Barret Wallace
* Tifa Lockheart
* Aerith Gainsborough
* Red XIII
* Cait Sith
* Cid Highwind
Optional Characters:
* Yuffie Kisaragi
* Vincent Valentine
Total Count: 39-73
Mandatory Characters:
* Cloud Strife
* Barret Wallace
* Tifa Lockheart
* Aerith Gainsborough
* Red XIII
* Cait Sith
* Cid Highwind
Optional Characters:
* Yuffie Kisaragi
* Vincent Valentine
Total Count: 39-73
February 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
FFVII: 7-9
Mandatory Characters:
* Cloud Strife
* Barret Wallace
* Tifa Lockheart
* Aerith Gainsborough
* Red XIII
* Cait Sith
* Cid Highwind
Optional Characters:
* Yuffie Kisaragi
* Vincent Valentine
Total Count: 39-73
Mandatory Characters:
* Cloud Strife
* Barret Wallace
* Tifa Lockheart
* Aerith Gainsborough
* Red XIII
* Cait Sith
* Cid Highwind
Optional Characters:
* Yuffie Kisaragi
* Vincent Valentine
Total Count: 39-73
FFVI: 10-14
Mandatory Characters:
* Terra Branford
* Locke Cole
* Edgar Roni Figaro
* Sabin Rene Figaro
* Cyan Garamonde
* Gau
* Celes Chere
* Setzer Gabbiani
* Strago Magus
* Relm Arrowny
Optional Characters:
* Shadow
* Mog
* Gogo
* Umaro
Total Count: 32-64
Mandatory Characters:
* Terra Branford
* Locke Cole
* Edgar Roni Figaro
* Sabin Rene Figaro
* Cyan Garamonde
* Gau
* Celes Chere
* Setzer Gabbiani
* Strago Magus
* Relm Arrowny
Optional Characters:
* Shadow
* Mog
* Gogo
* Umaro
Total Count: 32-64
February 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
FFVI: 10-14
Mandatory Characters:
* Terra Branford
* Locke Cole
* Edgar Roni Figaro
* Sabin Rene Figaro
* Cyan Garamonde
* Gau
* Celes Chere
* Setzer Gabbiani
* Strago Magus
* Relm Arrowny
Optional Characters:
* Shadow
* Mog
* Gogo
* Umaro
Total Count: 32-64
Mandatory Characters:
* Terra Branford
* Locke Cole
* Edgar Roni Figaro
* Sabin Rene Figaro
* Cyan Garamonde
* Gau
* Celes Chere
* Setzer Gabbiani
* Strago Magus
* Relm Arrowny
Optional Characters:
* Shadow
* Mog
* Gogo
* Umaro
Total Count: 32-64
FFV: 5
* Bartz Klauser
* Lenna Charlotte Tycoon
* Galuf Halm Baldesion
* Faris Scherwiz
* Krile Mayer Baldesion
Total Count: 22-50
* Bartz Klauser
* Lenna Charlotte Tycoon
* Galuf Halm Baldesion
* Faris Scherwiz
* Krile Mayer Baldesion
Total Count: 22-50
February 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
FFV: 5
* Bartz Klauser
* Lenna Charlotte Tycoon
* Galuf Halm Baldesion
* Faris Scherwiz
* Krile Mayer Baldesion
Total Count: 22-50
* Bartz Klauser
* Lenna Charlotte Tycoon
* Galuf Halm Baldesion
* Faris Scherwiz
* Krile Mayer Baldesion
Total Count: 22-50
FFIV: 12
* Cecil Harvey
* Kain Highwind
* Rydia
* Tellah
* Edward Chris Von Muir
* Rosa Farrell
* Yang Fang Leiden
* Palom
* Porom
* Cid Pollendina
* Edge
* Fusoya
Total Count: 17-45
* Cecil Harvey
* Kain Highwind
* Rydia
* Tellah
* Edward Chris Von Muir
* Rosa Farrell
* Yang Fang Leiden
* Palom
* Porom
* Cid Pollendina
* Edge
* Fusoya
Total Count: 17-45
February 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
FFIV: 12
* Cecil Harvey
* Kain Highwind
* Rydia
* Tellah
* Edward Chris Von Muir
* Rosa Farrell
* Yang Fang Leiden
* Palom
* Porom
* Cid Pollendina
* Edge
* Fusoya
Total Count: 17-45
* Cecil Harvey
* Kain Highwind
* Rydia
* Tellah
* Edward Chris Von Muir
* Rosa Farrell
* Yang Fang Leiden
* Palom
* Porom
* Cid Pollendina
* Edge
* Fusoya
Total Count: 17-45
FFIII: 1... or 4... or 11?
OG FFIII did not have named characters, you were all simply Onion Knights. The 3D remake, however, featured these characters:
* Luneth
* Arc
* Refia
* Ingus
With these guests:
* Sara Altney
* Cid Haze
* Desch
* Aria Bennett
* Alus Restor
* Unei
* Doga
Total: 5-33
OG FFIII did not have named characters, you were all simply Onion Knights. The 3D remake, however, featured these characters:
* Luneth
* Arc
* Refia
* Ingus
With these guests:
* Sara Altney
* Cid Haze
* Desch
* Aria Bennett
* Alus Restor
* Unei
* Doga
Total: 5-33
February 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
FFIII: 1... or 4... or 11?
OG FFIII did not have named characters, you were all simply Onion Knights. The 3D remake, however, featured these characters:
* Luneth
* Arc
* Refia
* Ingus
With these guests:
* Sara Altney
* Cid Haze
* Desch
* Aria Bennett
* Alus Restor
* Unei
* Doga
Total: 5-33
OG FFIII did not have named characters, you were all simply Onion Knights. The 3D remake, however, featured these characters:
* Luneth
* Arc
* Refia
* Ingus
With these guests:
* Sara Altney
* Cid Haze
* Desch
* Aria Bennett
* Alus Restor
* Unei
* Doga
Total: 5-33
FFII: Four... or ten?
* Firion
* Maria
* Guy
* Leon
And characters that join you along the way:
* Minwu (bae)
* Josef
* Gordon
* Leila
* Ricard Highwind
* Scott
* Firion
* Maria
* Guy
* Leon
And characters that join you along the way:
* Minwu (bae)
* Josef
* Gordon
* Leila
* Ricard Highwind
* Scott
February 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
FFII: Four... or ten?
* Firion
* Maria
* Guy
* Leon
And characters that join you along the way:
* Minwu (bae)
* Josef
* Gordon
* Leila
* Ricard Highwind
* Scott
* Firion
* Maria
* Guy
* Leon
And characters that join you along the way:
* Minwu (bae)
* Josef
* Gordon
* Leila
* Ricard Highwind
* Scott
FF1: Twelve, although there's some question as to whether the playable characters here need to be represented. Still, some MDFCs of these would be amazing.
* Fighter-->Knight
* Thief-->Ninja
* Monk-->Master
* Red Mage-->Red Wizard
* White Mage-->White Wizard
* Black Mage-->Black Wizard
* Fighter-->Knight
* Thief-->Ninja
* Monk-->Master
* Red Mage-->Red Wizard
* White Mage-->White Wizard
* Black Mage-->Black Wizard
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
FF1: Twelve, although there's some question as to whether the playable characters here need to be represented. Still, some MDFCs of these would be amazing.
* Fighter-->Knight
* Thief-->Ninja
* Monk-->Master
* Red Mage-->Red Wizard
* White Mage-->White Wizard
* Black Mage-->Black Wizard
* Fighter-->Knight
* Thief-->Ninja
* Monk-->Master
* Red Mage-->Red Wizard
* White Mage-->White Wizard
* Black Mage-->Black Wizard
FF Tactics: Wiegraf Folles
Wiegraf is the embittered leader of the both aptly & poorly named Corpse Brigade, soldiers who were discarded without pay at the first opportunity, and took it to heart. Unlike others who turn thief or killer, however, Wiegraf takes the high road til his last breath.
Wiegraf is the embittered leader of the both aptly & poorly named Corpse Brigade, soldiers who were discarded without pay at the first opportunity, and took it to heart. Unlike others who turn thief or killer, however, Wiegraf takes the high road til his last breath.
February 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
FF Tactics: Wiegraf Folles
Wiegraf is the embittered leader of the both aptly & poorly named Corpse Brigade, soldiers who were discarded without pay at the first opportunity, and took it to heart. Unlike others who turn thief or killer, however, Wiegraf takes the high road til his last breath.
Wiegraf is the embittered leader of the both aptly & poorly named Corpse Brigade, soldiers who were discarded without pay at the first opportunity, and took it to heart. Unlike others who turn thief or killer, however, Wiegraf takes the high road til his last breath.
FF XV: Cindy Aurum
Let's be honest, there's no way Cindy wasn't getting a card, but just in case... The lead mechanic and main cosplay from FFXV despite not being a playable character, Cindy speaks for herself... except when the wrench does the talking instead.
Let's be honest, there's no way Cindy wasn't getting a card, but just in case... The lead mechanic and main cosplay from FFXV despite not being a playable character, Cindy speaks for herself... except when the wrench does the talking instead.
February 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
FF XV: Cindy Aurum
Let's be honest, there's no way Cindy wasn't getting a card, but just in case... The lead mechanic and main cosplay from FFXV despite not being a playable character, Cindy speaks for herself... except when the wrench does the talking instead.
Let's be honest, there's no way Cindy wasn't getting a card, but just in case... The lead mechanic and main cosplay from FFXV despite not being a playable character, Cindy speaks for herself... except when the wrench does the talking instead.
FF XIII: Dajh Katzroy
If you've become a parent, and haven't been back to retry FFXIII since, don't go into it lightly. Dajh will pull at your heartstrings in every possible fashion and have you crying at a video game, guaranteed.
If you've become a parent, and haven't been back to retry FFXIII since, don't go into it lightly. Dajh will pull at your heartstrings in every possible fashion and have you crying at a video game, guaranteed.
February 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
FF XIII: Dajh Katzroy
If you've become a parent, and haven't been back to retry FFXIII since, don't go into it lightly. Dajh will pull at your heartstrings in every possible fashion and have you crying at a video game, guaranteed.
If you've become a parent, and haven't been back to retry FFXIII since, don't go into it lightly. Dajh will pull at your heartstrings in every possible fashion and have you crying at a video game, guaranteed.
FF XII: Larsa Solidor
With the caveat that not including the Judges of FFXII would be a travesty, Larsa was an easy pick for me. Caught in between the impossible politics of his country and family, he manages to fight through his handlers to be your fiercest ally in taking down his brother's plans.
With the caveat that not including the Judges of FFXII would be a travesty, Larsa was an easy pick for me. Caught in between the impossible politics of his country and family, he manages to fight through his handlers to be your fiercest ally in taking down his brother's plans.
February 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
FF XII: Larsa Solidor
With the caveat that not including the Judges of FFXII would be a travesty, Larsa was an easy pick for me. Caught in between the impossible politics of his country and family, he manages to fight through his handlers to be your fiercest ally in taking down his brother's plans.
With the caveat that not including the Judges of FFXII would be a travesty, Larsa was an easy pick for me. Caught in between the impossible politics of his country and family, he manages to fight through his handlers to be your fiercest ally in taking down his brother's plans.
FF X: Dona and Barthello
Screw Yuna and Tidus, Dona and Barthello are the quintessential couple of FFX. Barthello was a himbo golden retriever boyfriend before either term was invented, and Dona is 100% his dominatrix boss. It works for them, and why shouldn't it?
Screw Yuna and Tidus, Dona and Barthello are the quintessential couple of FFX. Barthello was a himbo golden retriever boyfriend before either term was invented, and Dona is 100% his dominatrix boss. It works for them, and why shouldn't it?
February 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
FF X: Dona and Barthello
Screw Yuna and Tidus, Dona and Barthello are the quintessential couple of FFX. Barthello was a himbo golden retriever boyfriend before either term was invented, and Dona is 100% his dominatrix boss. It works for them, and why shouldn't it?
Screw Yuna and Tidus, Dona and Barthello are the quintessential couple of FFX. Barthello was a himbo golden retriever boyfriend before either term was invented, and Dona is 100% his dominatrix boss. It works for them, and why shouldn't it?
FF IX: Black Waltz 1, 2, & 3 (MDFC flip card?)
The more evolved, volatile versions of the black mages from FF9, these Black Waltzes are the two-by-two, hands of blue baddies of the game, and they mean business.
The more evolved, volatile versions of the black mages from FF9, these Black Waltzes are the two-by-two, hands of blue baddies of the game, and they mean business.
February 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
FF IX: Black Waltz 1, 2, & 3 (MDFC flip card?)
The more evolved, volatile versions of the black mages from FF9, these Black Waltzes are the two-by-two, hands of blue baddies of the game, and they mean business.
The more evolved, volatile versions of the black mages from FF9, these Black Waltzes are the two-by-two, hands of blue baddies of the game, and they mean business.
FF VIII: Queen of Cards
I mean, c'mon!
I mean, c'mon!
February 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
FF VIII: Queen of Cards
I mean, c'mon!
I mean, c'mon!
FF VII: Jessie
This one's pretty much a given, given how well her remake into a flirty, borderline just horny-on-main went in FF VII Remake. That said, Jessie is often the forgotten Avalanche member behind Biggs and Wedge, and that would be a shame.
This one's pretty much a given, given how well her remake into a flirty, borderline just horny-on-main went in FF VII Remake. That said, Jessie is often the forgotten Avalanche member behind Biggs and Wedge, and that would be a shame.
February 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
FF VII: Jessie
This one's pretty much a given, given how well her remake into a flirty, borderline just horny-on-main went in FF VII Remake. That said, Jessie is often the forgotten Avalanche member behind Biggs and Wedge, and that would be a shame.
This one's pretty much a given, given how well her remake into a flirty, borderline just horny-on-main went in FF VII Remake. That said, Jessie is often the forgotten Avalanche member behind Biggs and Wedge, and that would be a shame.