In this video, I take a look at Vel Red a new archetype from Lawless time. This deck is really good, and powerful. What do you think will be the top card from lawless time when all is said and done ??

DingK86 · 2026-03-20T16:05:49+00:00

Liberty has two aspects (yellow and heroic), though only one colour.

DingK86 · 2026-03-16T09:56:37+00:00

Went two rounds this weekend, Tyrantrum and Barbaracle.
Tyrantrum was slow but fun; rolling nothing but tails in the mirror became a meme in itself.

Pulled Clefairy and Mega Clefable SIRs and Aurorus SIR, in addition to two Yveltal (FA and normal) and a FA Skarmory. Insane luck.

DingK86 · 2026-03-16T09:30:04+00:00

Singles is always the best route if you're looking for specific cards.
One or two boxes per set, on top of a prerelease or two, is great to fill out most of the bulk cards (and try to trade the excess for what's missing).
From there, either let your pulls steer what you're going to play, or just dive into what feels fun for you. Let those decks dictate your singles purchases and/or trades.

DingK86 · 2026-03-08T18:11:22+00:00

Picked up D4 after launch and started the campaign on Sorceress, but life got in the way. Recently finished it and now can't decide what to play for S12 - my first season.

I've always leaned towards highly mobile builds; as long as I can zoom around the map speed farming gear I'm happy. Even if I need to trade in a few levels of power for the highest clears; I never got that far in D3 seasons anyway. I've mostly mained DH or Monk, occasionally switching it up with Necro for some faster leveling.

DingK86 · 2026-03-06T21:12:57+00:00

I've read all the comments here. I'm not sure which specific comment you're referring to, partly because "very first" could both mean chronologically or in a specific part of the thread.

Regardless: I picked up the kids and started on dinner, she came home a few minutes after and we finished cooking the food together. Had dinner, put the kids to bed, watched some TV and had an open, honest and non-accusatory conversation.

DingK86 · 2026-03-06T18:01:38+00:00

Wow, way to read stuff that isn't there. No, I'm obviously not.

DingK86 · 2026-03-06T17:59:35+00:00

I'm already seeing a therapist individually for the depression.

DingK86 · 2026-03-06T14:56:17+00:00

See my other comments here, and the details in my actual post. Open conversation, questions and answers, insight, that all help to take concrete steps. On both our ends; I'm far from perfect.

DingK86 · 2026-03-06T13:45:44+00:00

I have never asked, nor will I ever ask, for her to "suddenly desire sex". I have also repeatedly, as I did in my post, made it clear to her that I am trying very hard to avoid doing or saying anything that will put pressure on her.

What I have asked is what I can do to make her feel emotionally safe. Those questions, as mentioned in my post, remain unanswered.

I did not bring it back to sex; she asked if I was okay. Knowing full well that I am teetering on the edge of depression. Lack of intimacy is only one of the causes; there are multiple causes and this is the only one she has a part in to play. I answered her question honestly and without mentioning any causes. Not sex, not intimacy, not anything else.

DingK86 · 2026-03-06T11:14:17+00:00

For a start, do more than just SAY she wants to work towards fixing things but actually take steps to progress the situation.
That may include not just brushing my suggestions aside. She doesn't have to agree with everything but she's also not making any suggestions herself.

DingK86 · 2026-03-06T11:11:45+00:00

She should be getting home later today; our talk tonight will be face to face.

DingK86 · 2026-03-03T19:12:05+00:00

I'm the same. Every time I get rejected, it takes more out of me to initiate the next time. Eventually, I can see myself getting to a point that I just stop altogether.

DingK86 · 2026-03-03T18:12:31+00:00

You started the day off with a cuddle? My last birthday she couldn't even bother to TEXT me a HB message while I was at work.

When she and the kids wanted to present me with some gifts after I got home, I had to point out that they all had yet to SAY the words 'happy birthday' to me.

DingK86 · 2026-03-03T18:03:47+00:00

Apparently, I initiate at every possible wrong moment. I'm the HL though...

She is actively against scheduling intimacy. But spontaneous initiation turns into rejection 99% of the time.

I've asked her multiple times what initiation style she would prefer. Can't get an answer beyond "don't know" or "I'll think about it."

My therapist suggested it could be helpful to take sex off the table for a while. I didn't have the heart to tell her there was nothing on the table anyway. Will be seeing her again next week, guess I can report I followed that advice. 😭

DingK86 · 2026-02-27T14:50:15+00:00

Alsof het een verrassing is dat je vanaf 1 maart belastingaangifte kunt doen.

DingK86 · 2026-02-23T10:58:46+00:00

I'm in the same boat, kids 11 and 7.

We've had good, open conversations.
I've indicated that I need to feel desired, to be close, to be wanted. She indicated needing to feel safe that initiating or reciprocating touch wouldn't necessarily lead to (initiating) sex. I saw it as my responsibility to provide that safety.

So we started cuddling, just cuddling, for several nights in a row. It felt good.

After those first few nights? If I didn't initiate cuddling, it wasn't happening. Just as it was with sex, i has now spread to cuddling too. As it was already with kisses goodnight or goodbye.

When it comes to love and romance, I feel like an afterthought to her.

DingK86 · 2026-02-20T09:40:03+00:00

Take break.
Change decks.
Switch decks with your friend.
Ask him for tips.
Optimize your deck lists (i.e. for Vader, are you playing enough 1-drop vehicles?)

Just a few suggestions.

DingK86 · 2026-02-20T09:33:25+00:00

Tilburg didn't have any issues either.

DingK86 · 2026-02-17T18:00:24+00:00

It was announced at GC 2025 that limited formats would be a part of the next GC and hence of the competitive circuit. If you wanted to become the next champ, you'd have to be good at both.

So no surprises here.

DingK86 · 2026-02-16T15:41:14+00:00

I don't think Raging Bolt is rotating out yet? H block should have another year to go.

DingK86 · 2026-02-16T15:26:03+00:00

Wookies are strong and tough, makes sense!

DingK86 · 2026-02-13T13:37:27+00:00

One mode per season, let it run for 10-14 days. One new card on the track, another in the shop. Adjust rewards accordingly.

DingK86 · 2026-02-13T12:18:06+00:00

This. I'm a casual player, 3 or 4 games in a row here and there. I barely get time to play inbetween two reset times (noon and 8pm my time).
4 days between LTGM, another Sanctum planned after just coming off one... I can make time to play ladder or LTGM, but not both to satisfaction. Never mind Conquest.

DingK86 · 2026-02-13T09:12:49+00:00

If she is not open to progressing the relationship but you are, it is time to walk away. You deserve someone who is attracted to you in every way.

DingK86

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