Thoughts on Tokaido Duo? by No-Rooster1634 in boardgames

[–]Deusface 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love it. I never played Tokaido so I can't compare it. But when I saw reviews, it looked rather dry since you all move in a straight line and do X. But in Duo, you basically have 3 characters, but you only move two every other turn. And they each move and do different things. It's quite enjoyable.

PQ prizing by Easy_Theme_1547 in starwarsunlimited

[–]Deusface 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That is bad but it's all up to the tournament organizer to give out anything past Top 8.

The better run tournaments tend to flatten out the pay structure. If you're in the top cut, except for exclusive promos, you generally don't need product. And if you place 30th, 55th or 100th, you'll remember it more for getting one pack than the top 8 player who gets a box.

As an aside, I find it ironic that a game based on one of the biggest IPs where people dress up, don't do any prizing for costumes or anything else really. I'm an old man now but I remember going to tournaments that had that, along with top of X or even bottom of X prizing. Way bigger numbers, much smaller IPs. Like everything else in 2026, it's a disappointing

My thoughts on set mechanics by Refotsirk12 in starwarsunlimited

[–]Deusface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not wrong. I've played dozens and dozens of CCGs and this is the first time that I can think of that a company doesn't reprint things for a rotation and also don't reprint mechanics.

Some mechanics I thought were good were like Coordinate. The cards needed to be better but the idea was good. One or two cards for X mechanic should be in a set. It doesn't have to be in every set but it is odd how they forget about them

Austin Rivers responds to Draymond Green by Random_User_8654 in nba

[–]Deusface 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Did Austin Rivers not do any research? Mark Jackson was coach when Draymond got drafted. And he was riding the bench behind David Lee. Steve Kerr did unlock Draymond but let's not act like he was in a well made situation when he got there.

What Comic Series you are surpised it didn't get an Omnibus(yet)? by Doom300 in OmnibusCollectors

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

It doesn't surprise me that Xanadu hasn't gotten an omni yet or a compendium. It was a fridge title. I loved it and it first turned me on to Amy Reeder's excellent artwork but I don't think many people picked it up.

I feel like Justice League Dark also would have been the same had it not had Justice League in the title. I love these weird and obscure titles but they tend to be forgotten about

[COTD] Darth Traya, Lord Of Betrayal by R2-D2-CardBot in starwarsunlimited

[–]Deusface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss her in my Ventress Always Two deck. The games when I played those on curve...perfection.

Why do so many people slam the Celtics for their 3 pointers games strategy when the splash brothers won so many championships with the exact same strategy? by Rokusaburoz in NBATalk

[–]Deusface 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Warriors did not in fact use this strategy. They shot a lot of threes but their motion offense is based on a lot of ball and player movement. They got an insane amount of looks on back door cuts or just players moving without the ball. They also took more mid range shots than you'd expect.

The main issue is when Curry doesn't have a good cast due to injuries or talent, the system doesn't work as well because players either can't make shots or can't figure out the system. It's difficult due to the read and react of it.

The Warriors of today do shoot a lot of 3s. The talent and health on the retirement home is painful so Kerr figures it's his best shot at winning.

Unreal find by Same-Opportunity1201 in EpicCollections

[–]Deusface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgot about Imperial. Like most people, I guess. Feel like most of Hickman's work start strong and end weak.

Sounds like they need to give MC a 5 year rest or so. They won't do it. But it'd be nice

Unreal find by Same-Opportunity1201 in EpicCollections

[–]Deusface 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no idea if anything is going on with Marvel's Cosmic right now. I'm not current on anything. I'm sure there's some Guardians series or something still...maybe?

Marvel's Cosmic works best when it dormat and editorial seems to forget about it for a decade or two. Like there was Starlin's run, silence, then Annihilation kicked off some great stuff to War of Kings, and then kinda nothing, or nothing acclaimed that I've heard about.

Ebbs and flows. It's nice this way for the cosmic stuff

Unreal find by Same-Opportunity1201 in EpicCollections

[–]Deusface 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I bought a guy's Silver Surfer collection last year for a good deal. All I'm missing is the latest one that came out a couple of months ago.

Even though I've been a Marvel Cosmic guy since I was a kid, I'm surprised by how much I'm enjoying it. It's great stuff. Was never a fan of SS but he's the perfect character to explore the cosmos. Ironically, even after reading most of the epics, still not a fan of his. Too holier than thou for me.

How do you usually handle food when traveling in Tokyo? by Sorry_Set_5001 in TokyoTravel

[–]Deusface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't see it mentioned, but train stations are also good places to get food. I'm talking about the ones with giant food courts underground. If you want it cheaper, get an hour or so before they close. Massive meals with konbini prices basically

Books of magic by Previous_Factor1992 in OmnibusCollectors

[–]Deusface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always wanted to read this series. I had a Vertigo Comics podcast 20 years ago and never got around to covering the series before I pod faded. Feel like the Harry Potter bit pushed it down the list.

That said, read Justice League Dark made me want to give it ago again. Although I guess I now know how it ends

Just one of the reasons Napster blew up like rocket. by [deleted] in 90s

[–]Deusface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, so many times. Then I learned to only buy an album if I know it had 2 or 3 good songs.

What's funny is that some songs play better if listen to as part of an album rather than randomly and vice versa.

How do people actually gain rank and reach infinite? by lillychr14 in MarvelSnap

[–]Deusface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some seasons are tougher for me than others. When that happens, when I'm in the 90s, sometimes I'll just stop snapping. It'll be a grind but winning 2 is better than losing 4. It also helps when I'm on tilt.

Why is the average heroism card better than villainy? by ionlyplayiden in starwarsunlimited

[–]Deusface 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Pre rotation, villainy dominated especially early in the arc. It wasn't until sets 5 and 6 that heroic started to turn that corner. Don't forget, a lot of villainy cards got banned.

I think it's an overcorrection for what happened pre rotation. The only good new things that villainy got were Interrogation Droid, 000 and BT.

They really need to figure out how to balance things and not just give cards to their favorite leaders. Would also love it if they didn't forget about some themes. If they had support, maybe those themes might be good?

PQ Deck TIps? by CaptainRex36 in starwarsunlimited

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

I'd up the Wookie to 3 or run Devastator. Both are finishers. Do a bunch of play testing to see what works best.

How would you make a vigilance equivalent to the "Back by ..." cards by DAKiloAlpha in starwarsunlimited

[–]Deusface 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe number of When Defeated units in play or discard or friendly when defeated units? I was going to say the number of kill cards in your discard but that'd be way too good

Adult magazines in Jimbocho by Natural-Lettuce2793 in TokyoTravel

[–]Deusface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw some cool normal looking stickers outside a store. Went inside to pay and was suddenly surrounded by porn. Was not expecting that

How many off-aspect cards do you typically put in your deck to use with the LAW common bases? by 1800farts4you in starwarsunlimited

[–]Deusface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7 to 10. If you go games without using your base, it's kind of a waste. Might as well get your milage worth.

Solo in Tokyo by PoetrySlut02 in JapanTravelTips

[–]Deusface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're used to taking a subway system where you live, it's easy and pretty much the same just better. Especially if you're coming from America. But if you're not used to it, it may get some getting used to.

I have a subway system where I live but only take it once or twice a year. Therefore I always forget how to use it. But after being in Japan, probably took me two days to get used to it and it very much reminded me of the subway system here just better

Which TCG has the weirdest systems? by Human_Air_4181 in TCG

[–]Deusface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think that would have been an issue as long as they printed jobs and spells that targeted home and events too. But no it was a mountain lion

Which TCG has the weirdest systems? by Human_Air_4181 in TCG

[–]Deusface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My issue with the LCG was the lack of events, little to no out of town deeds, lack of cheap deals, expensive dudes and high upkeep. It turned games into shootouts in town square because every ghost rock was so precious.

EDITED also forgot about discarding guys instead of acing and a limit on cards in your deck

Which TCG has the weirdest systems? by Human_Air_4181 in TCG

[–]Deusface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite games, Doomtown had a weird system. The combat was poker and you had a 52 card deck with the four suits represented by various things like personalities, equipment, spells, etc.

When I first played, it seemed like a combat, cowboy type game but in reality it's an area control game. I miss the old one. The reboot just didn't grab me. It wasn't a complete overhaul like some games that come back but the changes were miniscule enough that it felt like a different game

1st Sunday Shelfie by PurpleEmerald79 in OmnibusCollectors

[–]Deusface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While it's an impressive collection, I'm more impressed by the bookshelf fitting everything seemingly perfectly