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Gregor Stocks, a software engineer, has launched the Library of Leng, a searchable database dedicated to preserving articles about the game Magic: The Gathering. The project aims to combat internet churn by archiving old usenet posts, website content, and publisher announcements that are often lost over time. Stocks developed custom tools to parse the varied and often unformatted data from the early internet, and the response from the Magic community and authors has been overwhelmingly positive. AI

The recent Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop experienced significant technical issues, preventing even its creator from purchasing the product. The website struggled to handle the demand, leading to a frustrating experience for many customers. This failure highlights ongoing challenges with managing high-traffic product releases. AI