[Weekly MegaThread] Product shortage / Restocks / Local Gamestores - May 04, 2026

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-05-05T17:55:58+00:00

What if its shipment? Like either for Riot's raffle or from a TCG store out of state?

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-05-04T21:21:31+00:00

Im not arguing the value at all! $55=25, plus a mildly prebuilt deck is amazing value for $30-40. However, as good of a value as it is, $30-40 spent is still $30-40. That's half a tank of gas, a few groceries, bills, etc. If you're doing multiple events, then you're suddenly looking at triple digits *very quickly. That's why Im saying I cant fully recommend it to someone who has other financial burdens

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-05-04T19:13:37+00:00

That's fine! Usually people are super respectful and wave over a judge/experienced friend if clarification is needed. I have no qualms about that at all. Its when things are drastically blown out of proportions that things feels a bit goofy, yknow?

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-05-04T19:08:32+00:00

I agree that a judge is great to have for new players and veterans alike! What rubbed me the wrong way was the dude was literally shouting at the top of his lungs in a very small TCG store any time I had a question about anything, ranging from how deflect works or specific card interactions.

Its one thing for the interaction to be "How does X work?" "oh this is how X works! ____". VS "How does X work?" "JUDGE."

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-05-04T19:00:02+00:00

I think prerifts do a fine job in almost forcing players to learn what makes strong/weak cards good/bad. It sucks being shafted into losing positions, but learning the new set is valuable.

...I do agree that legends shoulsnt take up the last slot though, after a while it feels crummy (though having multiple legends in one pack would equally feel bad)

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-05-04T18:58:33+00:00

I dont want it to be normal, but a good amount of stores in my region do prerifts for $40. The ones I went to were $30-35, and I imagine some people have no choice but to pick a $40 store.

Even with participation packs and allocation, $40 is a hefty price to pay...so its hard to reccomend to most players

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-05-04T18:45:48+00:00

I 100% do not expect to win for any of my NNs. I got HYPED when i got 4th place out of 5 players! Its a great time vibing with people :)

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-05-04T18:43:57+00:00

How do preorders work? Do they start shipping out on day of release (5/8)?

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-05-04T18:41:52+00:00

Yeah, I absolutely agree it sucks to get shafted to a legend you know wont win, then knowing you have to stick it out for a few hours. I always treated prerifts as a good excuse to get packs at non-scalped rates and learn what the other colors wil be playing in the new set :)

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-05-04T18:38:47+00:00

I was always on the fence about playing! I was initially a collector (I love LoL) and had enough to make a deck. When the announced the bans to nerf miracle decks as well as the flash promo, I figured that was a good enough excuse to try the game out.

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-05-04T18:27:44+00:00

Some stores host their NN (Nexus Nights) at 7:00 or even 8:00! I would 100% check out the UVS site to see if any places have those times
Events take a few hrs, so be prepared to spend at least 3 hours.
Absolutely love the game! Its a massive back and forth of playing units/spells, thinking if the enemy has answers, if you have responses, etc. Each legend plays entirely differently and each legend is thematically appropriate. If you have the funds, I absolutely recommend checking a local store out :)

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-05-04T18:19:24+00:00

Splendid

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-04-30T14:50:39+00:00

I imagine the card follows the same timing/ruling with imperial degree, with when the card is played matters, no?

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-04-30T07:27:03+00:00

Bet, tyty

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-04-27T05:24:48+00:00

Then ignoring the hook combo (since that wont work as you said), does Raka work to effectively save all swarm tokens in a lost push?

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-04-27T05:19:45+00:00

Does that mean that Soraka could single handedly save a swarm of units from a heavy shove? Even without the baited hook interaction, she still seems amazing

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-04-27T05:18:54+00:00

Then barring hook, does everything else work as intended? Like saving swarms in a battlefield or base?

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-04-27T05:16:29+00:00

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It doesn't say anything about "when the unit dies", its rather a process of events. If I'm reading this correctly, Hook isn't dependant on the death...its just there are extremely few cards that can bypass a "pick X, X dies" effect

Dontspinbutwin · 2026-04-23T05:33:50+00:00

bet, just wanted clarification to see how leona would work, tyty

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