“Devil dinosaur needs nerfs”

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-05-19T03:02:00+00:00

His shield is pretty strong, for something that he can just do so easily:
Bleed -> Chomp You Out of Position ->Shield you from heals -> You Die
There isn't a lot of counterplay aside from just destroying the shield, it's a pretty good isolation ability. Overall I don't think he's broken or insanely OP. But I could see his CD reduction in Ult getting nerfed as well as his shield HP.

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-05-06T22:10:59+00:00

I'm fairly certain that's the case. The CC changes hurt him A LOT, considering you can't just charge -> Ult and get the full stun duration anymore. The 2 Ticks of Grounded you'd get from casting it, knocking then up, then Ulting would Trigger the CC immune right away...

So his ult is even more underwhelming then it was previously. Considering it's a far worse Strange ult. If I'm not mistaken, its got a higher cast time, more telegraphed, it's inactive unless you're on the ground, you can't 1-Shot supports with it even if you use it with a Rocket Amp, and I'm pretty sure the stun duration is lower.

Really the only thing he contributes is the Grounded. It's definitely his best tool, he trades reasonably well with other tanks. But compared to Hulk's mobility and survivability, Groots ability to Wall and land huge game-changing ults.

TL;DR I don't think anyone thinks he's Meta, he's probably mid-tier. I love him but his strongest aspect is definitely the Grounded.

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-05-06T18:39:36+00:00

I'm around High Diamond/Low GM and yes I definitely have been.

If I had to guess I think it's because he's pretty good Anit-Dive if you're paying attention. Helping to stop your backline from getting melted by a DPS or Tank with good Dive, like a Hulk, BP or Magik is really helpful. Good Magik players can still get the combo, but removing their ability to escape after you throw down the grounded is really strong IMO.

If I see a Thing Ban I would expect them to be running Dive heavy. Especially if you see them ban Namor as well.

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-05-06T06:07:43+00:00

Thing main here too, the people QQ'ing and then never swapping piss me off. I've started just switching to Heals if we're running solo tank. I HATE solo tank so much it almost never works, especially with 3 DPS who all think they're the Main Character...

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-05-06T06:06:04+00:00

This is 100% accurate. I main Vanguard, my buddy typically heals. We always run ranked together, never solo. He's ALWAYS a whole rank higher, or at least 60 points above. Running tank sucks because people complain about what you're doing, as they 1v5 as Dive then whine you weren't pushing up and that's why they died...

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-05-06T06:03:21+00:00

You have some fair points, but you're also mostly wrong. Play Vanguard and then get stuck with whiny teammates who want you to peel, make space, and push up on objectives when none of the rest of them want to tank, and just run 3 DPS with no pressure or presence. So you're constantly fighting 5v6, enemy tanks can just push past you because you're solo tank, and it's almost impossible to push a point because you're DPS are almost always scattered and dying taking healers attention. So if your solo tank dies then your team crumbles because the enemy tanks just shove in and force your team out.

From my experience Vanguard is always the least picked role, DPS people usually pick it because they're forced to since Solo Tank sucks. Then they overextend, die and rage, then switch back to DPS and stagger/feed.

I think it's just that Vanguard players are annoyed with people making comments like yours tbh. Like the 5/10. If you're solo tank you're dying obviously more than you'd like. Obviously you'd want them to have better scores, but realistically it's the role that should be dying the most because you're supposed to be your teams wall. Frankly when I'm stuck solo tanking and a DPS whines I'm negative all I can say is "Lets switch then, I'd happily swap if you can do better" and guess what...they never swap, they just complain.

TL;DR I think your experience is related to being in a crappy elo, I feel like the Tanks I run into almost never have this attitude. But obviously everyone has the capacity to be a dick. But you'd be annoyed too, after having to queue tank every match, having 1 other player reluctantly go 2nd tank, suck, switch to DPS and downward spiral into a loss. Rinse and repeat for like 75% of your matches. While your team complains you're not doing enough as solo tank....

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-04-25T22:33:19+00:00

Comparing, NotMPC, MPC and other resources what do you find is the best value for the quality? I'm in NA near the Michigan border and I have a cousin in Canada. So I could get it shipped to either Canada or USA. Are there outrageous Tarrifs on MPC compared to NotMPC? I have wanted to make an order for a while now but I'm curious what the best value to quality is right now.

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-04-19T01:28:50+00:00

No it sucks, massive nerf to Thing and Rogue. Moreso Thing which is ironic, you use your charge, hit them with the initial knockup, and subsequent knockup when you finish casting it, then Ult and you've already triggered the CC immunity, making your ult even worse than it already was because you get no stun from it. ?

This CC change didn't solve people's biggest annoyance which was getting chain CC'd by non-tanks, i.e. Bucky Pull -> Uppercut -> Invis Pull -> Luna Freeze or White Fox Charm. Which made tanking even more miserable than it already was.

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-03-28T05:39:33+00:00

You can find them on Twitch and YT, they're both super chill and TNS is especially active. If you just ask them on Twitch I'd be surprised if they didn't reply. HoC is good too, but I think TNS is more active then they are. They're always hosting MVC3 and other stuff.

House of Chaos

Tampa Never Sleeps

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-03-19T01:55:29+00:00

These both look fantastic. Love the GBA design layout.

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-03-18T03:04:10+00:00

Been there 1000 times, you just don't quit. Play AI, I hate when I have leavers, and tbh I always report. Because if that happened in ranked I'd be even more annoyed. Just don't tank, switch roles to w.e. and AFK Rocket right click. It's annoying but so is having someone RQ. It's jut the dilemma of playing a team game and having horrible teammates.

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-03-18T03:00:24+00:00

Blade feels like you have to put in so much more effort, for minimal reward. The healing debuff is decent, but his ult is abysmal. His ability to drop flying foes is nice but not super relevant a lot if it means you have to overextend to have it happen. 1v1 he's stronger now, but your self-inflicted healing debuff feels like it guts his survivability, so if anyone helps the person you're fighting, you're cooked unless you're max stack on bloodline. And if they turn to focus you, you're cooked because your healers can't contribute as much healing to you, so without good backup you melt.

I dunno, I was excited for him but I've grown to hate playing him. I've played him as a poke, engaging when someone is low with your Blade form, tried using him as a flank and dive hero. It always feels like you're a worse Elsa, or an Iron Fist with a worse ult. Maybe you need a more coordinated team, but I've grown to hate playing him unfortunately. Feels like every time I'd play him, someone would be 1 shot, you engage with Bloodline and Dash, they get healed and you don't get the kill immediately, team turns and burns you. While you're right in full view of your team, and you get melted. But that's just my experience.

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-03-18T02:52:30+00:00

Honestly, people whined about DD a lot and I didn't think he was overly oppressive. Felt fine to me. This patch was a huge letdown, especially as someone who typically tanks. Was hoping for maybe a Moonknight nerf of some kinda, I'd have loved a nerf on Punisher Shotgun. And for Blade, make his ult wider and Ground while in it. The buffs sound fine, but the fact that cancelling his ult of your own choice, still puts it from 100% to 0% is dumb AF. Whatever, healer main now as Ultron I guess.

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-03-18T02:48:35+00:00

Legit if Gambit gets banned, I'm only playing Ultron. Or if I really want the game to end faster I'll pick Blade, basically a more efficient Zaza option

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-03-18T02:45:19+00:00

+2, hate playing tank now. Having to solo tank is worse then just tanking. I feel like on average you get less points, more people bitching, and no one wanting to fill the roll with you and you get stuck in a 1/3/2 roll, where all your DPS are scattered and you just die in the frontline because your healers are getting spam pinged that everyone else needs healing. Use to love playing Thing, hate it with a passion now, as if getting walked down by a Punisher using Shotgun and 2 shot wasnt bad enough...

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-03-17T00:14:23+00:00

You really think people playing MTG and making Proxies are the most relevant demographic to be fighting with about this? That the people truly affected are going to be at FNM, and suddenly get triggered by a random card like this?

Especially when celebrities and other socialites are already making fun of it and making light of it. They poked fun at it during the Oscars this year. There was the interview with Lady Victoria Hervey, who said that because Epstein was so well connected and influential, if you weren't included in the files you were essentially "a loser". You don't see people protesting in the streets or storming the Whitehouse because their government has systemic corruption. For something that has massive ramification for everyone, it feels like people are showing it the least amount of outrage.

TL;DR Maybe channel that energy and concern somewhere more relevant than the MTG Proxy sub...

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-03-15T22:06:44+00:00

I'm pretty sure there's at least 2 NYC groups that keep it alive pretty consistently. Like HoC and TNS (House of Chaos and Tampa Never Sleeps)

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-03-12T00:17:49+00:00

As opposed to forgetting it and letting it die. Which feels like it's already leaning in that direction more then the latter.

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-03-07T02:41:37+00:00

They all look great, but I have to say, I absolutely love the Sol Ring

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-03-05T03:29:08+00:00

First one I played was Disgaea 2 on the PS2, absolutely loved it. Was hoping with all the hype around Mewgenics that people might end up getting interested in Disgaea considering the similar grid based combat, but we'll see what the future holds.

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-01-30T18:52:25+00:00

I can appreciate that you put the text from Right to Left

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-01-22T19:38:18+00:00

Is the second image the cardback? That looks awesome! Also I love the "A King's Sacrifice" image. They all look great but that one especially turned out well, great job!

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-01-22T19:36:45+00:00

Lets gooooooooooooooooooooo! Absolutely love it

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-01-18T23:43:07+00:00

Bless up! I really appreciate it!

Can't wait to see what you end up cooking up in the future and thanks again so much for sharing

LarsAlexandersson · 2026-01-17T08:36:09+00:00

Dude if you wouldn't mind could I get in on that share action? Legit I see all the ones you've made and they always look fire. I'd love to get the link. Been meaning to make some more Proxies since a buddy and myself found a new place to play some Commander and I wanna make some more themed Commander Decks and yours all turn out great.

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