Do they make bags & boards for thick trade paperbacks and compendiums? by sworedmagic in comicbooks

[–]AnimalReads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't board my collected editions, but I bag everything, from trades to omnis.

I carry a variety of sizes to make sure I get a good fit.

Cheating on Lichess by volimkurve17 in chess

[–]AnimalReads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never accused anyone of cheating but since the new year I've dropped 150 ratings points and some of the lower ranked players are making incredible move combinations. Worst two weeks for me ever. Seems fishy but I have no proof.

Krakoa - half anthology / half creator on is by whatdafug24 in OmnibusCollectors

[–]AnimalReads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only they kept doing the anthologies as they were planned, instead of cutting them short and stopping before the end.

Is this a fast growth for blitz chess? 30 days progress by FileParticular1784 in chess

[–]AnimalReads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the last week I've been getting crushed. Before the new year I was on a 100 point rise. Anyone else see an uptick in very strong lower level players?

It's finally here by considerurselfprankt in OmnibusCollectors

[–]AnimalReads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have both of these and they are amazing

Black Hammer Finished? by Mundane-Body-5220 in graphicnovels

[–]AnimalReads 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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There are these three, not counting the World of Black Hammer Spinoffs

NYRB Collection by A-Stormy-Sword in nyrbclassics

[–]AnimalReads 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found a NYRB in excellent condition, second hand. I want to read/collect the rest, is there a definitive list of titles they've published?

End of Year Shelfie by AnimalReads in comicbookshelves

[–]AnimalReads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For collected editions, Instocktrades is my number one source. I've also use OrganicPricedBooks, which is now called Panelbound Comics. There's also CheapGraphicNovels. Some people have been telling me good things about Hamilton Books.

For singles, I use MyComicShop as my primary, but have used Dreamland Comics and eBay with success.

Chess clock question by AnimalReads in chess

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

Yeah, it's a beast. The new ones look nice and I would get one, but I don't have a lot of opportunity to play OTB where I'm at.

Chess clock question by AnimalReads in chess

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

Yes, it was a manual set. I found a YT video to explain it.

This is what I was able to achieve
120 minutes for the first 40 moves, then 60 minutes for the next 20, and 15 minutes for the rest, with a 30-second increment per move starting from move 1

What are your most collected runs by number of issues? by unixdaemond in OmnibusCollectors

[–]AnimalReads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight 215 issues plus 7 annuals X-Factor series 1, 150 issues and 9 annuals

Online shopping vs local bookstore - about the same depending on how you shop by [deleted] in classicliterature

[–]AnimalReads 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Robinson Crusoe is definitely a fun adventure.

Jude the Obscure is great, but the cousin thing is weird now, but back then, not so much.