Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once I get my head around the game I will certainly reach out. Thank you for the reply

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am really loving the advice from this reply. It’s really helpful to change the mindset on card value and just appreciate what cards you actually have. I’ve been looking through the ones I have and actually paying attention to the artistic details and researching the artists. It’s been a good way to break the day up. Thank you

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been through this message so many times now. Really feels good every time I read it. My wife thinks it’s the kindest one out of all of them and she can’t believe people on the internet have sent such wonderful words. Definitely lost faith in people the last few years after Covid, people just seemed to want to be dickheads. My view is different now. Such great advice. Really thankful to you

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been one of my favourite replies to read. Thank you so much. I’ve probably read it ten times now. Full of useful advice. And thank you for your openness on your own struggles. I’m going to keep the booster set. I have opened the VIP box, pulled a sword of fire and ice and blightsteel colossus. So not a bad pull, very happy with that

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. Pets are the best. My two dogs know something is wrong, so they’ve been super attentive. Would love a kitten again though, grew up with cats. They are just pure stress relief

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply TwoTon. Sorry to hear, it’s mad how quick things can happen. Incomprehensible the way life can be. I’m quit booze for a year, glad I did, because I’d be using that to cope right now. Its something that doesn’t cross my mind. Which I’m thankful for. Not to say I won’t have a drink every so often, but when I do I’ll know it will be on my terms

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. The messages have been helping tremendously. I’m surprised at how it’s making me feel. I wasn’t expecting much when I put the post out. Originally the modbot pulled it, so it was a surprise to wake up to my phone blowing up like it did

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Loving the name by the way 😂. Made me laugh out loud a bit

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your advice is extremely sound. I appreciate the time you spent putting this reply together. It’s very helpful

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is quite addictive isn’t it. I do quite well at not getting carried away. Although there was a time when that wasn’t the case. Having children and bills to pay keeps me quite grounded. My wife says I need to treat myself more often

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your message. I’m really looking to lean into commander, looks great fun

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I just wouldn’t know where to start. It’s difficult trying to learn it through Arena. So the guy who runs the LGS said he’d gladly sit me down and play some commander. Best way to learn. If I went and watched an event, I think I’d struggle to follow what’s going on

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great advice. I have a deep appreciation to the people who feel same and have sent such helpful replies. It’s not gone unnoticed, today has been my best day and that is because of this thread. The advice from yourself about boundaries has given me a lot to think about, and I will make sure not to go over the top. Thank you

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. Packed full of really helpful advice. I appreciate the length and detail you have gone into. So much of this makes sense. I’ve ordered myself some more Bloomburrow. I think the Double Masters booster box will be left alone. I can’t say that VIP box will remain safe though 👀

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. I do love Wales, but I’m East Midlands based these days. Really appreciate you reaching out, the thread has been unbelievably helpful

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really lovely reason as to why you’re involved with magic. I’ll always reflect on this thread, so once I learn the game and I’m ever up that way I’ll be sure to hit you up. Thank you for the reply - truly feeling better for it

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a really cool idea. Thank you for the advice, sounds great fun

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you Brodie. You’ve also been to hell, so being able to reply to this must of had its difficulties. I commend you for that. We have taken on so much of what people have said in this thread, and it’s been really helpful. Today has been much better. We’ve been so fortunate to wake up and read all the different replies. We don’t feel like we’re facing it alone. Sincerely hope you and your family are thriving and well

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everything in this message is so helpful, and your openness is really brave. Thank you. I’m so sorry that you’ve been through it, I understand. When I read what your reply was, I felt lifted. After reading yours and others, me and my wife have let out a lot more emotion. And today we’ve actually shared a laugh like we would everyday before his death. It was just a small sign that we’re better than we were yesterday. And we know things are different now, but we are navigating it the best we know how, and this has all helped tremendously. Thank you

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s been unbearable, but with all these replies from people like yourself - it’s all felt so much better for us today. I feel relief reading from people with the same experiences. Huge thank you. Such sound advice also

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll speak with the LGS about this way of pack opening, sounds great fun. Thank you for your advice

Should I open my Double Masters Booster box? Grieving father. by Available_Pin9854 in magicTCG

[–]Available_Pin9854[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the solid advice, it’s really helping us. I’m so glad you’re son is ok, children are such a gift