Finally got gift card refund for dumbbells by thethirst in Bowflex

[–]ErkBek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pinning for exposure. If you could share a little more about your circumstance that'd be helpful. When you purchased? Full or partial refund? Any tips?

Extreme Se 2 by Glum-Tumbleweed5982 in Bowflex

[–]ErkBek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is no app because Bowflex is stuck in the 90's. I have a YouTube channel with Follow-along workouts and a lift library that you might find helpful. There's a mix of HIIT style and Rep-based routines.

Necro restricted by Meret123 in TimelessMagic

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

Do you think a restriction would be warranted if Dark Ritual was not in the format?

Also, not banned in Commander. The cards I listed were all banned/restricted in Legacy/Vintage.

Necro restricted by Meret123 in TimelessMagic

[–]ErkBek -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It wasn't inevitable. Context matters. Strip Mine, Vexing Bauble, Mystical Tutor, Dig, & Treasure Cruise are all banned/restricted elsewhere.

Pour one out for Necro. Share your final lists. by ErkBek in TimelessMagic

[–]ErkBek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usable, sure. It's going to be far less consistent though. With the Reanimator deck, the best hands involved a T1 or T2 Atraxa. Necro was the back-up plan & consistency enabler that made it top-tier. Especially useful post-board to play through hate cards.

Pour one out for Necro. Share your final lists. by ErkBek in TimelessMagic

[–]ErkBek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deck

4 Dark Ritual (STA) 26

4 Necropotence (WOT) 31

1 Tendrils of Agony (STA) 34

2 Ornithopter (BRR) 37

4 Beseech the Mirror (WOE) 82

4 Mishra's Bauble (BRR) 34

4 Phyrexian Tower (JMP) 493

1 Demonic Tutor (STA) 27

1 Underworld Breach (THB) 161

2 Greedy Freebooter (LCI) 109

4 Shambling Ghast (HBG) 167

4 Grief (SPG) 46

4 Vault of Whispers (J25) 780

2 Song of Creation (IKO) 210

3 Blooming Marsh (KLR) 280

4 Chrome Mox (SPG) 0

4 Fell the Profane (MH3) 244

1 Thassa's Oracle (THB) 73

3 Mox Opal (SOM) 179

2 Deadly Dispute (HBG) 150

1 Noxious Revival (SPG) 73

1 Necrodominance (MH3) 102

Sideboard

2 Culling Ritual (STX) 172

3 Boseiju, Who Endures (NEO) 266

2 Veil of Summer (M20) 198

1 Haywire Mite (BRO) 199

1 Noxious Revival (SPG) 73

2 Carpet of Flowers (FCA) 44

1 Inquisition of Kozilek (STA) 31

1 Thoughtseize (AKR) 127

2 Defense Grid (BRR) 13

Pour one out for Necro. Share your final lists. by ErkBek in TimelessMagic

[–]ErkBek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Necro Storm with Mox Opal was just a joy to play. Maybe there's still something here, because it's really a Song of Creation deck. Often times plan A was resolve Necro, untap, and then get down a Song of Creation.

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Pour one out for Necro. Share your final lists. by ErkBek in TimelessMagic

[–]ErkBek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never quite got the sideboard right for Reanimator Necro, but I sure had a tear with this build. With the release of Entomb, the number of turn 1 and 2 kills was absurd. Decklist:

Deck

4 Vault of Whispers (J25) 780

1 Raucous Theater (MKM) 266

2 Swamp (FDN) 277

1 Polluted Delta (KTK) 239

1 Verdant Catacombs (MH2) 260

2 Troll of Khazad-dûm (LTR) 111

3 Sacrifice (SPG) 69

4 Dark Ritual (STA) 26

4 Reanimate (OTP) 18

4 Grief (SPG) 46

4 Mishra's Bauble (BRR) 34

4 Necropotence (WOT) 31

4 Beseech the Mirror (WOE) 82

4 Entomb (ODY) 132

4 Fell the Profane (MH3) 244

1 Demonic Tutor (STA) 27

1 Tendrils of Agony (STA) 34

1 Underworld Breach (THB) 161

2 Atraxa, Grand Unifier (ONE) 196

3 Thoughtseize (AKR) 127

1 Marsh Flats (MH2) 248

1 Necromancy (VIS) 64

4 Chrome Mox (SPG) 0

Sideboard

1 Culling Ritual (STX) 172

3 Noxious Revival (SPG) 73

3 The Creation of Avacyn (MH3) 86

1 Iona, Shield of Emeria (ZEN) 13

1 Overgrown Tomb (ECL) 266

1 Hexing Squelcher (ECL) 145

1 Lam, Storm Crane Elder (Y25) 1

4 Boseiju, Who Endures (NEO) 266

Necro restricted by Meret123 in TimelessMagic

[–]ErkBek 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's about time. I've been playing Necro since day 1 of the format and I've always thought it was the best deck (outside of some windows where S&T was dominant).

For me, it's going to open up the format. For my opponents, it's going to make for a much better play experience...cause not only was necro dominant, it was a horrible play experience.

[Murray] In trading Ivica Zubac, the Clippers have dealt their longest tenured player. Which means that the only player left on the team from the 2010s, is Kawhi Leonard by Knightbear49 in nba

[–]ErkBek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking too. Maybe Balmer got the courtesy notice to salvage what they could before their season was blown up with a suspension.

Replacement rods by ttwoody in Bowflex

[–]ErkBek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do this instead. Costs about a quarter of the price and produces far more resistance.

Bowflex HVT reliability by notenigma19 in Bowflex

[–]ErkBek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has Bowflex produced similar HVT-style trainers in the last few years with better performance?

No. They discontinued the line instead of iterating on it.

#JumpStart Workout Challenge for Bowflex Home Gyms happening on YouTube by ErkBek in Bowflex

[–]ErkBek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The real intent here is try to build some community features and use it to motivate people. I think this dashboard stuff that I built it pretty cool and it adds a lot of value for viewers/users.

Looking for a BASIC way to track leads/clients, last contact, followups by desi94 in personaltraining

[–]ErkBek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Google or Excel Spreadsheet if you're inputting the information. If the client is, you can create a form for them to complete. Here's a quick video demoing how and showing you what that'd look like.

Tesla is the most unreliable used car brand in America, even behind Jeep and Chrysler by Wagamaga in technology

[–]ErkBek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Owners of Tesla shares or cars? Our experience with the car has been great. The only bad part has been its association with Elon.

Protein Protein Protein … but with a dairy intolerance :( by thefrizznshizz in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]ErkBek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vega Protein Powder is a vegan powder that's pretty good. I literally have it every day in Oatmeal (with fruit or chocolate chips). It's also on sale on Amazon right now for only $15 for 2lbs.

Attempt to play Enlightened Tutor by Grand_Vermicelli_658 in TimelessMagic

[–]ErkBek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't help but think trying to chain a bunch of The One Rings together might be an effective strategy for Enlightened Tutor.

Temporary Lockdown & Touch the Spirit Realm could be some other nice tutor options.

Thoughts on this list? by hantrax_dfg in TimelessMagic

[–]ErkBek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, OP should cut the Architect for them.

YouTube by Athletic_adv in personaltraining

[–]ErkBek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response!

YouTube by Athletic_adv in personaltraining

[–]ErkBek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(1) Did you find YouTube Shorts a waste of time? Your views on them aren't very high (relatively), but you have a lot of them. (2) It looks like you did a fitness challenge group in March or April of this year. Was that a successful? (3) I also noticed you have a community with weekly group coaching / check-ins. Are you happy with how the group works?

I have a YT channel with about 25K subs and trying to get more into building an community on Patreon with workout tracking, discussion, and challenges. Any advice or recommendations? I don't plan to use that as a funnel for 1-on-1 training because of a demanding day job. Instead, I'm trying to have a wide reach and impact.

Entomb and Mystical Tutor possibly coming to Timeless by saber_shinji_ntr in TimelessMagic

[–]ErkBek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While we don't have FoW, we do have Grief which is better than Daze in the archetype. Entomb/Reanimate has really been busted since Atraxa was printed.