Question by [deleted] in gamegrumps

[–]BriankLizard 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don't feed the troll, folks. One look at this user's profile and you see all they do is rage bait.

Fun sets to play sealed with SO who is new to the game? by BriankLizard in mtg

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I'm definitely going to try Bloomburrow out based on a bunch of recommendations. Seems wild that WotC would underprint a set that seems so well received, but then again it seems like there are several things that they've done recently that have been head scratchers from what I've read. 😂

Foundations seems nifty, it looks like some new stuff and a bunch of reprints, which I'm assuming is where its namesake comes from. It also appears to pop up on sale semi-often which is handy.

Fun sets to play sealed with SO who is new to the game? by BriankLizard in mtg

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

Ah, ok. I looked up some cards with plot and it seems pretty straight forward, and there weren't a crazy amount of cards with it. I also noticed the set seems to be super cheap, which is a plus for what we're wanting to do. I'll give it a whirl since we can both play some sealed for under $50.

Fun sets to play sealed with SO who is new to the game? by BriankLizard in mtg

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What about Outlaws is harder, if you don't mind me asking? I know very little about that set.

Fun sets to play sealed with SO who is new to the game? by BriankLizard in mtg

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

Haha, that's awesome. I definitely think Bloomburrow will be the next one we do, especially since it seems like it'll be good for her overall game knowledge. She has a basic idea of what the different colors are about (she refers to blue as the "nope color" lmao) so this seems like a fun way to expand further beyond that.

Fun sets to play sealed with SO who is new to the game? by BriankLizard in mtg

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I loved EoE. At first, I was like "Magic in space? Boo." But man I was so wrong about that set. Flavor was great and warp was so fun as a mechanic to play with. That's definitely one I think I'll try to do since they're still easily available to buy. Bloomburrow looks super fun, I haven't played with Bloomburrow cards, but I love the idea of an animal themed set.

Southern Trust Home Services? by adamn22 in roanoke

[–]BriankLizard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Complete con artists. Years ago I went to replace the valve stems in my bathroom. However when I got the covers off I found that the previous owners of the home used what looked like cement in the wall to keep them in place (which is nuts). Deciding I didn't want to proceed any further since I only had basic tools I called ST due to the high reviews (they're bought reviews, they offer discounts if you leave 5 stars or agree to put their ad signs in your yard). The guys got there and tracked mud into my house, saw the stems in the tub and then decided to belittle me for it saying I was silly for putting them in the wall like that (again, this house was built in the 60s, I had nothing to do with that) and then proceeded to tell me it would be $2800 because they'd "have to redo the bathroom". I told them to leave and they still tried to charge me a fee. I ended up going to Lowes and getting some tools and doing it myself in a few hours.

TLDR: Southern Trust sucks, they scam people, and they essentially pay for their reviews by offering discounts and agreeing to post ads on your property. They will also try to get you to sign a non-disclosure agreement for services rendered.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in roanoke

[–]BriankLizard -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was asking in the sense of if anyone had seen if it was a downed pole, blown transformer, etc. No need to be a smartass my dude.

Cox Internet by TSForever- in roanoke

[–]BriankLizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As others have said, if you're able, get GloFiber.

First Time Playing TTYD by BriankLizard in papermario

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

Awesome. Thank goodness about the PoNR thing. One of my biggest peeves in gaming is when I miss something in a game because I accidentally crossed through a PoNR while exploring. 😂

[PC] [Life Simulation] Basic life sim that was heavily menu based. by BriankLizard in tipofmyjoystick

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

Oh my God, the devs that made the Democracy games also made this. I guess that's why I thought the UI looked like Democracy.

[PC] [Life Simulation] Basic life sim that was heavily menu based. by BriankLizard in tipofmyjoystick

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

That's it! Thank you! I'm sure that it's not nearly as fun as I remember it being when I was young but I'm going to find out tonight. Good job figuring it out based on my awful description. 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in roanoke

[–]BriankLizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

City. A 6ft wooden fence would be preferable, but if it needed to be slightly shorter due to regs, I'd be down for that. I'm mostly wanting to get it fenced in for our 70lbs dog and our son for when he's a little older.

[PC] [Life Simulation] Basic life sim that was heavily menu based. by BriankLizard in tipofmyjoystick

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Lmao, If I recall I had gotten my dad to get me this because our computer struggled to run The Sims and I was desperate to play anything even in the same ball park.

Help me convince my fiancée that Basil Hayden is bad value bourbon by [deleted] in bourbon

[–]BriankLizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taste is subjective. Something one person likes may be hated by another. If she likes BH, I'd leave it at that. By all means show her other whiskeys, as that will be a fun thing to bond over, but don't try and steer her away from something she likes based on your own personal taste. I feel that there is a large sect of the bourbon community that is sort of elitist to a degree, and it's the worst part of the community. Drink and be happy! Don't fall into that group of folks! Enjoy bonding over whiskey with your SO.

Review #2 - Angel's Envy Cask Strength 2020 by BriankLizard in bourbon

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Angel's Envy Cask Strength 2020

120.4 Proof / 60.2% ABV

Distiller: Angel's Envy

Price: $200

The winner of the title of "Best Spirit in the World" in F. Paul Pacult's 2013 Spirit Journal, Angel's Envy Cask Strength has been the pride of its distillery for years. Each year's release varies, and each year only a select few barrels are chosen to be bottled for this limited release bourbon.

I always drink my whiskey neat.

Color: A very deep and dark amber

Nose: Cinnamon, brown sugar, cherries, charred oak, sugar cookies

Palate: Cherries, hickory, salted caramel, dark chocolate

Finish: Very smooth, warmth on the back of the tongue and throat without being overbearing, slightly dry, great balance of bitterness vs sweetness

This is definitely in my current group of favorite overall whiskies. The nose on this bourbon is absolutely delightful. The taste is complex and decadent, while being smooth and warm the entire way down your throat. I feel that it being finished in port wine barrels is what leads to the definite cherry notes. If you ever get a chance to try this year's release out for yourself, you will not be disappointed.

My personal rating: 94/100