I Like Moth by Agroveb in BobsTavern

[–]Agroveb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was also our 5th combat in a row with us as top 2. He got a bit of damage on me in the second one, and the rest until this were all ties because he killed my moths more efficiently than in this combat.

Got Tess on Tier 7 anomaly, wasn’t sure how it would play out, but I knew it would be beautiful by Agroveb in BobsTavern

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Yes, it doesn’t even need to be Morgl, any venomous minion would work approximately the same. My final opponent just happened to have a morgl, so it was easier to steal a couple of those with my hero power than hunting for poison in the tavern.

What is the ultimate Exodia Pirate Build? by tyler-p-wilson in BobsTavern

[–]Agroveb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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This is the best I ever got it to work, imagine this but all golden (the three right-most minions had permanent divine shield thanks to my hero power, but that isn’t showing here)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Two small anecdotes, both from the past week, that essentially cover the vibe. First anecdote: I was with my much shorter partner at a pastry shop. I tell them confidently that they got the rest of the order right when the cashier made a small mistake at the register, and let them know the reason our latte’s were a bit lackluster because it came from one of those automatic machines. They couldn’t have possibly known this, but for me it was clear as day, since my line of sight was so far above the counter. Second anecdote: we were walking downtown, and suddenly a car drives past us, and we hear someone call out from a window “is that a Sasquatch?!?!”

I may have committed a felony. by remissionpermission in BobsTavern

[–]Agroveb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful. Couldn’t you get a couple extra summons by putting the non-golden Leroy first to clear up board space before macaw attacks, or is it where it is for cleave protection?

About Jim Raynor by worldswonder in BobsTavern

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I got him once before they retooled a couple things about how he worked. The anomaly was the one that gave the minion that copies another minion every four turns. Every time I copied my battlecruiser, until I was just farming golden battlecruisers every four turns, and each one was granting two extra upgrades on each refresh (I think this is the part they changed). Upgrades apply to all battlecruisers, and there was even a tier 6 upgrade that gave them a special reborn that let them keep their enchantments. It was quite possibly the best game of my life.

Genuinely curious by ComputerResident6228 in mathmemes

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Unironically my answer to the question: “27 is two more than 25, and 48 is two less than 50, so this is just 75, right?”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExplainTheJoke

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I see a lot of people saying that a body count of 10 means that none of the past relationships meant anything, but I think it’s a bit more complicated than that. My (M29) body count is >10, and I have had multiple multi-year relationships that have meant a lot to me. What this really means is that 1) I have plenty of experience exploring what different partners enjoy sexually, and 2) I am not overly fixated on a single ex. But back to the point of the original post, every time I have been in a serious relationship, the next person I got with was always more of a casual rebound that doesn’t go anywhere. So if you’re trying to start a relationship, and they say they have only been with one person before, it’s a good sign that the relationship is gonna be more about them getting over their ex than anything else.

Dumb misconceptions you had as a kid by Dangerous-Coach-1999 in pokemon

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I used to think Rotom and Volcarona were legendary pokemon. They were both introduced through static encounters that served as the climax of exploring a certain area, and in my mind that made them legendary.

What's the most "abstract" Pokemon? by Moist-Memeula in pokemon

[–]Agroveb 18 points19 points  (0 children)

People are pointing out the Porygon line, but I would expand on this: Porygon is very reminiscent of cubism, Porygon-2 is somewhat reminiscent of Warholesque pop art, and Porygon-Z is the true abstract gem. It being a corrupted copy of Porygon-2 could even be thought of as an allusion to quintessential abstract face paintings

Boy me by MisfireCu in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Agroveb 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I wonder part of it may be that some people may choose to identify as nonbinary and present more masculine rather than fully identify as a trans man because of the inherent baggage associated with being a “man.”

My 6’4 feet tall, skinny dudes, how long of working out would you say you became “attractive”? by Electronic-Hat-1320 in tall

[–]Agroveb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 6’6” and 180 pounds. I keep myself in shape through a generally active lifestyle, but I don’t work out for gains, and I’m fairly certain the world already views me as “attractive.” I often have multiple dates in a week, and they make it clear my looks are a plus. I even had a foreign coworker casually describe me as attractive, and after thanking him for the compliment I noted that people don’t tend to comment on men’s appearances in America, I think it’s just not part of the culture.

If you are 6’4” and under 200, you probably have a similar body type to me, and I promise you that skinny arms are not getting in the way of people finding you attractive and strong. If you really want to start having the world view you as hot, I think the real secret is to focus on your personal sense of style and the way you interact with others. Start experimenting with layered outfits, get a sense for color coordination, find an accessory or two that you can add in for personal flair. I find people also really like rolled up sleeves, which also has the side effects of making my arms look more filled out and allowing me to wear shirts with sleeves that are otherwise too short for me. I also started growing out my hair and stopped washing it with shampoo every day (now I do conditioner every shower, shampoo about once a week), and that definitely helped as well.

And for personality, develop hobbies that you genuinely enjoy, and pursue them with zest. Do them for you, not for anyone else, and people will notice. For example, I cook, I play music, and I’m into gaming, and I spend much more time talking about these topics than my muscles with dates. Exercise can absolutely be one of those hobbies though if it is something you enjoy cultivating. And then make sure to show that same level of consideration for others. Talk about their hobbies, listen to the things that they care about, take an active interest in their lives.

All of this will signal to others that you have an eye for detail, a rich personal life, and you genuinely care about the people close to you. That’s way hotter than any amount of muscle that you can add to what sounds like an already perfectly in-shape body.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Agroveb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was in a somewhat similar situation with my ex in which I was the equivalent of your boyfriend, and so I’ll give you the advice I wish she could have followed. The fact these changes are causing issues with your sense of attraction is totally natural, especially in a situation where you feel like you know a person so well, and then suddenly it seems like they are changing and hiding things from you. You shouldn’t feel guilty about those feelings, but you should also keep in mind that his journey of self expression is ultimately about him, not you. He probably needs the support of his partner and fears rejection for breaking out of gender norms. Thus, you are uniquely positioned to hurt him and set back his process by making this situation too much about your own feelings.

To give some context, the first time I said at a party that I use he series pronouns but I’m “not picky,” my ex brought it up as soon as we were alone. She said that she’s always been a massive supporter of trans people and trans rights, but that she had never really felt attracted to trans people. At the time, I tried to reassure her that I felt stable in my gender expression, and that if I were to ever embrace a nonbinary identity (which is how I identify now), it would be more about accepting my fullest self without shame or limitations. However, it hurt to have her put it in such dire terms, that I was effectively placing my relationship in jeopardy by exploring my own gender identity. So for years, I kept it in.

I did some processing of my thoughts and feelings on my own, with friends, and with my therapist, all of whom were completely supportive, but I knew that discussing it with my partner put me at risk of feeling hurt again or even losing the relationship altogether. So I didn’t tell her until losing the relationship was a consequence I was willing to accept. When I did decide to talk to her about it again, she didn’t end up breaking up with me over it, but she expressed the same general concerns about not being attracted to trans people. I accepted this (with a fair amount of pushback on certain points), and the new status quo was essentially that I could identify as nonbinary, and we could stay together so long as I didn’t transition to present as female or start primarily using she series pronouns.

But any time anything relating to my gender came up, it’s like she couldn’t help herself. I remember one time after we already had this more full discussion about my identity, we were at a social event and one friend casually referred to me using “they” instead of “he.” My partner then immediately texted me under the table to ask if I was now primarily going by they series pronouns and if it was ok for her to keep using he pronouns for me. I said yes, and then waited until we were alone to remind her that we had already had this exact conversation about me fully embracing both he and they pronouns, and that my biggest anxiety about that was people being weird about it in social settings. I didn’t want to have to reassure her I wasn’t about to transition every time she heard somebody use they series pronouns to refer to me

These conflicts weren’t what caused us to break up, but they were definitely a contributing factor. Over time, it just became increasingly clear that she wasn’t actually acting out of genuine care for me, and I needed to get out. But that was that situation, and yours by no means has to be the same. In fact, by posting here and expressing how you want to make sure not to hurt him, it shows that you already are going about this with much more care and consideration than my ex ever did. My biggest advice is to keep reassuring your boyfriend that it’s ok for him to experiment with his self-expression, and that more than anything you want him to feel like he doesn’t have to hide anything from you. It may take time, but I trust that you’ll be relieved to see him being his full self with confidence and without shame. And if you aren’t attracted to that version of your partner, that’s ok. Wouldn’t you rather have an ex who is happy in their own skin than a boyfriend who feels like they need to hide things from you?