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		account42 on July 29, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Understanding the design of the the Super Nintendo... Not a native english speaker but I liked carve better since to me it has more of an implication of having to stay within the bounds of the available medium with the connotation of this being a more artistic than purely scientific craft.

Terr_ on July 29, 2024 [–]

Speaking from an English perspective:

Carving - Suggests that material is only being removed, with excess being thrown away.

Tailoring - Suggests a mix of removal, addition, and general re-shaping, to fit a unique set of constraints for a customer.

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