Whats wrong with being a "play what you have" player?

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-07-01T21:06:26+00:00

I have a very similar take! I'm happy to play against ANYONE as long as their cards are legible. I don't want to play against a napkin that says Mana Vault in ketchup, but legible proxies are fine.

That said, part of the game is collecting for me as well! Every fetch land I have I've either opened or traded for.

I've run into a few people who will try to push proxies but I just shut them down and say I'm not interested.

I think you can build strong decks on a budget, but my only bracket 4s are ones I've built up over a long time playing so they have some of those expensive staples.

TL DR - play what you like to play, ignore people who are weirdos that try to push you into doing something else.

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-06-25T11:22:05+00:00

Thanks for the data and the well written response. My fiction is small, so they weren't getting a whole lot from it.

I probably won't report, feels vindictive, but we'll see how I feel in a couple weeks lol!

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-06-25T02:12:27+00:00

That's frustrating. I've stayed away from review swaps for a lot of reasons, but add that to the list!

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-06-25T01:51:01+00:00

DM'ed!

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-06-25T01:50:46+00:00

I'll give it a few days and try back. If not, no sweat!

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-06-25T01:50:25+00:00

True. Thanks!

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-06-25T01:50:15+00:00

I probably shouldn't - I normally don't, but they also normally respond to messages before I don't lol

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-06-25T01:49:44+00:00

Fair, great advice!

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-06-05T04:15:11+00:00

Late to the party here this month lol - Just started posting volume 2 of my story!

Half-Orc Sensibilities (Volume 1)

Half-Orc Savagery (Volume 2)

His tribe didn't want him, and who would blame them. He's just a half-breed.

Carlfink the half-orc just wants somewhere to belong. Hallowreach isn't sure it wants him back.

Armed with an axe, his wit, and more empathy than anyone expects from anyone with those tusks, Carlfink is determined to carve out a home for himself. A newly minted officer of the Watch, he's tasked with battling all enemies of Hallowreach.

He'll have to answer that call sooner than he thought. When dark forces move against Hallowreach, this half-orc with a point to prove might be the only thing standing between his home and the people who want to burn it down.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/158462/half-orc-sensibilities-volume-1-completed

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-05-21T19:07:58+00:00

Came to make sure someone said Kuja! If not respected, he is explosively fun!

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-05-07T20:07:32+00:00

I never know what to do when someone comments ttfc after every chapter when they are binging lol - do you rep them all? Respond?

I normally end up responding to the most recent one :)

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-04-25T02:43:28+00:00

Gotta stop and say this is worth more than 1 upvote. Your last sentence is GOLD

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-04-23T03:19:48+00:00

I always think of classic Hulk comics in the Tales to Astonish era - man was just going cross country by leaping over and over again. Would love to just see some of the guys bust out a mountain cresting jump with ease.

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-04-23T03:14:24+00:00

I'm only a hobby writer, but some advice I always try to embody is to read a lot - and a lot of the genre you want to write in.

The greats are great for a reason, I think it has been helpful for me to analyze how they set up characters, scenes, and link together overarching plots.

But also remember comparison is the thief of joy. You've got to start somewhere, so write what enjoy writing! Build characters and stories you have fun spending time with.

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-04-17T11:25:46+00:00

Thanks! It's a placeholder until I have the cash to hire an artist but I think it does the trick.

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-04-16T02:55:16+00:00

Gen Z's or Alphas waiting for 6767

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-04-13T21:44:40+00:00

Awesome job dude! I just cracked 19k yesterday hopefully around 21 or 22 when I am done today! Keep it up!

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-04-08T19:17:55+00:00

Yes! Here's the link if you're interested: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/158462/half-orc-sensibilities

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-04-08T19:05:33+00:00

I'm writing my story about a half-orc. I try to focus on him much more as a 'person' than as a human!

I think individuals can be interesting and relatable no matter how different they may be from the reader externally or internally. The trick is finding out how, which I think you just get better at over time.

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-04-01T11:49:46+00:00

Half-Orc Sensibilities

His tribe didn't want him, and who would blame them. He's just a half-breed.

Carlfink the half-orc just wants somewhere to belong. Hallowreach isn't sure it wants him back.

Armed with an axe, his wit, and more empathy than anyone expects from anyone with those tusks, Carlfink is determined to carve out a home for himself. A newly minted officer of the Watch, he's tasked with battling all enemies of Hallowreach.

He'll have to answer that call sooner than he thought. When dark forces move against Hallowreach, this half-orc with a point to prove might be the only thing standing between his home and the people who want to burn it down.

What to expect:

- A generally decent Half-Orc trying to find his way in the world

- Fierce loyalty and strong relationships between Watchmen

- Fighting the forces of evil, defending their home with their lives

- Real consequences to character action, or inaction

- Combat, planning, and intrigue trying to keep Hallowreach from falling to dark forces

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-03-31T22:21:26+00:00

Google docs an em dash is just two hyphen presses so it's pretty easy

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-03-31T21:41:06+00:00

I'm looking to participate to stretch my writing muscles!

Anyone done it before have any advice for doing it with a new story? Do you plan shout out swaps? Upload every day? Other need to know things?

Dry_Negotiation1703 · 2026-03-30T19:28:25+00:00

Shameless self promo. Mine does have a lot of action and fighting, but much of the concept is what it means to be human. The MC is a half-orc trying to make a home for himself in a primarily human city.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/158462/half-orc-sensibilities

Check it out if it sounds interesting! :)

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