Stephen Boyd [off-list ref] writes:
For example:
git format-patch --numbered-files --stdout --attach HEAD~~
will create two messages with files 1 and 2 attached respectively.
There is no effect when using --numbered-files and --stdout together
without an --attach or --inline, the files simply aren't created.
Hmm, "the files aren't created" is true, but I had to scratch my head if
you are describing a bug or justifying the change by saying "so filename
does not matter".
I think the change makes sense. It could be argued that combination of
these two options should give a warning("ignoring --numbered"), but I do
not think it is even worth it.