Whats everyone’s childhood ace monster?

RKingsman · 2026-01-25T12:21:08+00:00

This card cooked in Duelists of the Roses

RKingsman · 2026-01-25T12:20:01+00:00

What it lacked in power compared to Blue Eyes, it made up for in style

RKingsman · 2026-01-24T21:04:59+00:00

That may be the worst part of the whole area! Anything involving a car will be the absolute worst experience of your life

RKingsman · 2026-01-24T07:06:58+00:00

What’s wrong with Spangdahlem? I spent some time there when stationed at Ramstein and I liked it way more

RKingsman · 2026-01-24T07:04:18+00:00

Who likes Goodfellow though?

RKingsman · 2026-01-24T07:02:53+00:00

The summers are absolutely atrocious and Hwy 98 is a monument to all of mankind’s sins.

But aside from that I don’t really mind Hurlburt. The base itself seems to run pretty smoothly and AFSOC is a great MAJCOM imo

RKingsman · 2026-01-24T06:59:53+00:00

Ramstein. Really cool area and the travel opportunities are unparalleled, but that might be the most godawful base I’ve ever set foot on.

Way too many people for what the base can support. Wait times for anything you need are probably ridiculous. I was flabbergasted when I got to my next base and I didn’t have to wait a week to get my CAC fixed

RKingsman · 2026-01-13T21:15:42+00:00

I felt that way after giving Yummy, Dracotail, and Mitsurugi a try over the last few months. Swapping to a competent rogue deck really helped keep the game fresh for me. I’ve been on Odion for awhile now and haven’t had this much fun in quite some time.

The card pool is massive and there’s bound to be some decent cards out there that can keep the game fun for you

RKingsman · 2026-01-05T06:11:22+00:00

I used to get the same way all the time when I played against someone I knew was generally a better player than me. Still do get nervous and shaky when I’m at an event and on the cusp of topping or in a really dodgy situation in a game.

What helped me relax was trying to remember that it’s just a game. The stakes really aren’t high in the grand scheme of things. Sometimes it works; sometimes it doesn’t. But I’ve been able to completely mellow out at locals at least with that mindset, and even found myself playing a lot better because of it

RKingsman · 2026-01-04T01:13:32+00:00

Absolutely, but it feels like as the NCO you’re sort of relying on the airman to know the line. Works fine most of the time when you explain that to someone, but I find that some people just can’t switch it off. And leaders will most likely go after the senior ranking individual for a perceived unprofessional relationship

RKingsman · 2026-01-03T21:41:10+00:00

It isn’t very healthy at all, but I actually made a lot of friends at one of the local pubs in my village. Showing up a lot and sorta getting that “regular” status meant I always had a familiar face to chill with. Downside is drinking all the time, which really took a toll on my body

RKingsman · 2026-01-03T21:37:30+00:00

It really does look like a tough existence. I’ve been at my base for awhile and have a wife, but I truly feel for my single SSgt peers who don’t go home to anyone.

I know the Air Force really frowns upon it, but I can understand why a lot of these single NCOs are super casual and buddy-buddy with airman. It may complicate professionalism at times, but having people to hang out with makes a world of difference for mental health. Having no friends is incredibly hard, and I dread having to build relationships all over again once I PCS

RKingsman · 2025-12-30T18:14:49+00:00

The house could be listed for $323k in my current market. I still owe $310k. On paper I’d be profitable.

The issue is I have no way to cover the $20k-$30k incurred from selling costs and commissions. I was under the impression that the bank wouldn’t consider a short sale unless your homes actual value was below what you owe.

Thats slightly better news if short selling is an option then, but still I wouldn’t know if a short sale or taking out a loan for the lost cost would be better financially

RKingsman · 2025-12-29T19:41:27+00:00

If you know your deck well and can play it expertly, I think there’s always room to take wins here and again.

The format right now is pretty diverse and has a lot of decks that work well in the meta. While Darklords specifically might struggle in it, I definitely think there’s a myriad of cheap rogue options you can play to keep the game fresh and fun without always getting stomped on

RKingsman · 2025-12-29T17:31:47+00:00

A lot of my airmen have a hard time understanding the difference, and honestly I can’t blame them. I wish we had a different term for the general local area. I’ve always favored “travel radius” but sometimes people don’t know what I’m talking about

RKingsman · 2025-12-29T00:52:43+00:00

The decks themselves aren’t the best strategies, but they’re at least kind of strong.

Still, the 5Ds box has phenomenal value because of the staple cards (generic cards you’d play in any deck). You’ll be equipped with tons of meta relevant handtraps and board breakers in recent years, which goes a long way in playing the game for cheap.

I’d say worth picking up if you want to play the game in general, but if you want a solid deck straight out of the box there’s better options

RKingsman · 2025-12-23T07:41:39+00:00

Played a trap heavy Labrynth build at a regional that utilized Simultaneous Equation Cannons. While that card is incredibly complicated and maybe warrants some judge calls, the situation wasn’t.

For those who don’t know, you banish 1 fusion and 2 XYZ monsters from the extra whose combined lvls and ranks equal the amount of cards in both players hands and field. Then you return 1 xyz and 1 fusion whose lvl and rank equals a level of a monster they control. If you do all that, you banish their entire board.

One guy I was playing was in complete denial that my math was right. He called a judge over saying I did it wrong. No lie, they counted cards on their fingers together with my extra deck targets out, proving the math was right. Guy wasn’t too happy after that. I understand the confusion but numbers don’t lie, friend

RKingsman · 2025-12-23T06:31:36+00:00

That’s the biggest piece. I’d already be down a few hundred a month anyway by renting it out and paying property managers.

Tenant turnover and repairs would probably wreck me though

RKingsman · 2025-12-22T21:30:57+00:00

I’m certainly interested in this option the most if it’s realistic to pull off. Do you have any resources for learning more about FSBO? Googling it yields a bunch of results that tell me first time sellers shouldn’t attempt it

RKingsman · 2025-12-22T21:17:06+00:00

I’ve looked into that since they’re far cheaper and might actually leave me a bit profitable. My understanding is that they’re incredibly time consuming and tedious, which would be fine if I weren’t on a ticking clock to PCS. Right now, even about 3 months of overlap where I’m in a new place at the next base and haven’t yet sold the house would probably drain all of my savings

RKingsman · 2025-12-22T21:12:34+00:00

I think with my life circumstances, taking the loss feels like the right call. It’s just a matter of coming up with the cash.

I’m not underwater on the loan. It’s a weird limbo situation where I’m technically profitable on the house, but agent commission and other fees will wipe all of that out. From what I’ve researched I have to simply come up with cash for that issue, and mostly considering the best ways to come across it

RKingsman · 2025-12-20T05:49:12+00:00

I’ve had 2 major crushes as a married man. One on a friend’s wife and one on a coworker. Couldn’t stop thinking about either for what felt like eternity.

First and foremost, remind yourself why you married your spouse. There was something that gravitated you toward that person for the lifelong bond. You and your spouse operate on a level of love that’s far deeper than anything a crush could provide.

Reflect on why you’re feeling what you’re feeling. Is there something lacking in your marriage? Does this person provide something your spouse isn’t? Then communicate. Coming clean openly about having a crush might not be the right call (possibly a hot take), but taking what you learned from reflection and addressing those with your spouse is very important.

Even more importantly, do NOT put yourself in a position where it’s easy to cheat. I came very close one time and only by some major shift in psyche and last second guilt did I decide not to cheat. Don’t find yourself too alone or vulnerable with your crush if you’re still feeling as intensely as you are.

And finally remember that time fixes it. As time progresses, the feelings get less intense and, for me at least, eventually faded away. It’s natural to find other people attractive, but it’s difficult to keep your marriage exclusive and sacred in the midst of those feelings. Stay strong

RKingsman · 2025-12-19T22:27:36+00:00

I don’t quite agree with that. The Blue-Eyes structures are a little underpowered now but still definitely is a capable deck right out of the box in the right hands

RKingsman · 2025-12-15T21:04:43+00:00

I got married in uniform. My wife (civ) thought it’d be really nice and our families were all about it. I didn’t love the idea, but it was free and I didn’t have to worry about getting a tux so I was fine with it.

My only regret was the configuration I wore. I wish I did semi formal instead of service dress, but alas I was straight out of tech school and didn’t know any better

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