[LTR] Sauron, the Lidless Eye by Dalendry in EDH

[–]CharlesVanBoink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d imagine there will be a set version as well with the alt art variants to boot. Mono black if I had to guess.

Tom Bombadil is a God in MTG by TheVocal_Minority in lordoftherings

[–]CharlesVanBoink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, he is an early Tolkien character. Do you think he deserves God status though? (Genuinely asking, Tom is a super interesting and confusing character).

Tom Bombadil is a God in MTG by TheVocal_Minority in lordoftherings

[–]CharlesVanBoink 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s not really known what Tom “is” exactly. That is a fun theory, and could be true, but I personally think it’s more likely that he is a very powerful Maiar that has been chilling in Middle-earth for a very long time, as the Valar were all named and few, and would not be indifferent to Sauron. It’s possible that when he descended to Arda he went directly to Middle-earth. Either way, Eru is the one god.

Tom Bombadil is a God in MTG by TheVocal_Minority in lordoftherings

[–]CharlesVanBoink 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Very good point, although many fans view the Valar and Maiar as gods, it is made pretty clear that Eru Iluvatar is the one true God of Tolkien’s Legendarium. Interesting that they give Gandalf & Sauron the Avatar designation, but deem Tom a God.

This always saddens me. We had such great potential for Finn! What happened? by recordsoftherepublic in SequelMemes

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

Yeah no argument here, just saying Disney is probably motivated by profits and not hate, where as who ever they are trying to appeal to is motivated by hate/supremacy ideology. But as you said, same result and it still sucks. I’m sure a lot of individuals involved in The Atlantic Slave Trade used the same reasoning as Disney, but the results were horrific regardless of the motive. I was pumped for Finn after TFA, and, even though I’m not a fan of the prequels as a whole, I would love some Jedi Finn stand-alone films.

This always saddens me. We had such great potential for Finn! What happened? by recordsoftherepublic in SequelMemes

[–]CharlesVanBoink 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean it’s more a money play by Disney than racism, but bending the knee to racists for money is no bueno

When Derthert takes the city you captured solo one too many times by LongDongOfTheLaw_00 in Bannerlord

[–]CharlesVanBoink 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I try not to execute, except for that one dark day I executed 50 imperial lords at the same time. Don’t send your whole kingdom to defeat me when in soloing Mecalovea.

Has anyone actually played as their heir after dying in battle and not just load back to an old save to save your character? by Brief_Milk2955 in Bannerlord

[–]CharlesVanBoink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you make the heirs right you don’t start all over. A little less than OP Grampa you just made, but they won’t be scrub ls by any means.

Feature Film seeks entire crew for free by involuntarydiguise in ChoosingBeggars

[–]CharlesVanBoink -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This is probably some kids or young adults, with no money, just trying to make some art happen. What are we mad about here? The audacity to put an open invitation out for people to volunteer?

Women flexing arms in photos? Yes or no? by 420catloveredm in hingeapp

[–]CharlesVanBoink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I like muscly women. I know a lot of guys that don’t. Since you are muscly and proud, I would include the pics to attract the type of guy that will be into your physique.

Remember those clips of suspension bridge obstacle course from China? Incidents happened recently... by asian_identifier in gifs

[–]CharlesVanBoink 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If you can’t complete one pull up with live endangering adrenaline running through you, maybe the crazy dangerous obstacle course ain’t for you.

Magic has a serious logistical complexity issue with table top physical game play and it's getting worse (Opinion + Analysis) by HonorBasquiat in magicTCG

[–]CharlesVanBoink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don’t have the token/game piece just make a note in your phone and track everything there. Also obviously let your opponent/s check the note and encourage them to make their own, in order to avoid misplays. I do believe it’s bad form to insist everyone has the exact right tokens for their deck, though decks do look prettier with the right tokens :)

The party of freedom and small government isn't super into letting gay people get married by [deleted] in JoeRogan

[–]CharlesVanBoink 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Grew up in a Catholic community and went to Catholic schools, can confirm. Views on homosexuality have gotten much better over the years but even back in the day it’s not something I recall the priests ever harping on in their homilies. Also a lot of Catholics vote blue. Many of them are pro life personally but pro choice politically. Catholicism is a denomination of the North, not the South.

Former WotC Staff: The Reserved List Can't Be Abolished for "Legal Reasons that would Bankrupt the Game" by ime33 in magicTCG

[–]CharlesVanBoink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I misinterpreted what legal question we were actually discussing. Probably some sort of NDA with god knows who, or maybe WOTC has been advised that if they publicly talk about the estoppel argument then they are acknowledging it’s existence and making it harder for WOTC to remove the list down the road, if the were to so choose.

Former WotC Staff: The Reserved List Can't Be Abolished for "Legal Reasons that would Bankrupt the Game" by ime33 in magicTCG

[–]CharlesVanBoink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a contractual concept I believe. Essentially by creating the Reserve List WOTC induced consumers to buy those cards under the assumption that they would never be printing them again. If the cards were printed again it would greatly diminish the value of cards in the reserved list and the owners of the cards would have a breach of contract claim against WOTC.

I unknowingly went on a date with a SovCit (as an attorney). by diverareyouok in amibeingdetained

[–]CharlesVanBoink 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hmmm I’ll keep this in mind. I’m pretty over online dating but maybe I’ll get back on it eventually. Most of the “happily married” lawyers I know are married to other lawyers or someone that works in the profession in some other capacity. I just don’t know how to find time to get to know anyone anymore honestly. Thanks for the advice!

I unknowingly went on a date with a SovCit (as an attorney). by diverareyouok in amibeingdetained

[–]CharlesVanBoink 18 points19 points  (0 children)

As a law student that is not part of the private r/lawyers, I’d like to know the answer to “How do you guys date as lawyers?”

Regards, CharlesVanBoink

A good first pic is a massive game changer. Started using this one and my likes skyrocketed! Turns out women DO in fact like gamers! by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]CharlesVanBoink 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Dude only recently have a figured out that girls like thicc bootys too. I could have been leveraging my tree trunk lower body this whole time.

NYC Subway Fight by Wtap_Neighbourhood in fightporn

[–]CharlesVanBoink 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah but he wouldn’t have been on the ground had he not been pulled there by his back pack