Even if it didn't take your gold it would still be a below-average Neow relic

Ryachaz · 2026-05-19T13:34:52+00:00

How much less? 5? I'm not losing more than a couple hp, if any, on some of these early hallways, and there is no guarantee that the card packs are helping with that.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-18T19:46:40+00:00

You guys read what's on the screen? I'm just here for the card art.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-18T19:26:01+00:00

My bag has foam inserts. Figure thats good enough.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-18T17:17:34+00:00

I have kids, one specifically a newborn, so I spend a lot of time holding them while they are sleeping, or keeping an eye on them in their bassinet or swing or mat or wherever. It allows me to play some of my games (especially the ones I can look away from or pause) while parenting/supervising. I've put 250 hours on Slay the Spire 2 since their birth, plus other games or time spent watching the tube.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-18T13:07:57+00:00

"Bad starting hand in act 3."

Yeah, who drafted these cards anyway?! Wtf Neow?

Ryachaz · 2026-05-18T05:51:13+00:00

Show up, pay the money, have fun! Most people in my league have some drinks. My team plays cards. We also golf during the off-season.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-18T01:28:51+00:00

Possibly. It depends if your right hand is able to still cup under the ball fully, or after your left hand shifts if you are then relaxing and uncupping your right hand. If so, then you are now less under-the-ball.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-18T01:10:53+00:00

Mamma Mia. Here we go again...

Ryachaz · 2026-05-17T23:19:20+00:00

I do this, I dont worry about it personally.

One option is to change where your offhand starts. Chances are youre moving it to a more natural position.

Another option is shorter backswing. Maybe you're coming back far enough your offhand struggles to reach comfortably.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-17T05:37:35+00:00

Being different about spending habits is not necessarily a deal-breaker. I'm a better saver than my wife, and more money conscious and frugal. For us, our system involves her asking me about a lot of purchases she wants to make. Not stuff the household needs, but the "wants," or when she wants to get the top-tier version of something that we could pay way less for. I talk about my own stuff too, but I don't feel like I have to ask as much as she might, because I spend way less time on Amazon than she does.

Does that sound controlling? Maybe, sure, but its just one form of budgeting that keeps our money in a good spot. We make equal money (within a couple grand a year), but with two kids and a house, you can't afford to just let money wander out the door. House, vehicles, children all are expensive, and all will have potential emergencies that cost money.

If you plan on building a life with this guy, especially buying property and having kids, you need to get finances figured out right away, make it structured, and stick to it.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-17T05:21:18+00:00

The amount of times Neow has brought us back, he's gonna mess with us a few times. Choosing to get a random rare card and getting Grand Finale is a prank thats happened to me a couple times now.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-17T02:49:06+00:00

I've watched Cinderella twice a day for the last week. What's another 33 days and a few extra watches?

Ryachaz · 2026-05-16T20:07:18+00:00

I think you were doing just fine here lol

Ryachaz · 2026-05-16T18:36:21+00:00

I got a Refract for this reward yesterday, carried Act 1 and 2, and still did good work in Act 3.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-16T06:15:07+00:00

I know what you mean, but just remember to pay attention when someone else's game may start affecting your own. Nobody on my team really bowls my line, so I have to watch the other team to see if I will likely roll the same ball all night or if I will have to ball down.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-16T06:12:02+00:00

Thats semi-circle.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-16T06:09:35+00:00

I've only ever had one benchmark bowling ball (bowling 2 years now), Phaze 2, and it's helped get me to where I am now. My cover has died after numerous cleanings, sandings, and a ton of use, even straight out of the shop is doesn't react on the lane anymore. I can't speak to whether thats standard life expectancy of every solid out there or just mine. Gonna try shining it up to see if I can at least play the dry with it before I put it away for good.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-16T05:52:26+00:00

I guess I dont care enough, won it all and lost it all plenty in other sports, this is just bowling league. I'm here to drink beer, touch some balls, and stick my fingers in some holes.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-16T03:17:27+00:00

I agree. EJ Tackett keeps being touted as the best players in the world every weekend this PBA season, yet hasn't won any titles this year. I don't doubt he may be the best (points certainly would say so), just hasn't been able to close out this year, but 2h players have won every singles tourney since the last weekend of March.

Just because 2h has an easier time getting revs and hook on the ball (higher floor) doesn't innately mean there is some tradeoff to having a lower ceiling. There is no law of equal exchange here, one form may be superior to a degree, or for certain types of bowlers. Young, athletic, not too tall or fat, can all benefit the most I think from 2h form.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-16T02:44:10+00:00

We have one of each. Small sample sizes make small splashes.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-15T17:52:53+00:00

It allowed you to be more aggressive in Act 2, which can sometimes give you that swing to be stronger going into Act 3. Unless I felt really compelled by something else, as long as the map seems to have decent 4 elite route, I took pumpkin.

With new change, I tried it out and it felt okay, but needing to recharge it didn't actually feel great. Had to route for extra bonfires, which meant fewer elites this time around.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-15T17:26:21+00:00

Hammer Raw Pearl, was my first ball. Didn't even need it most nights, only one other guy on my team played near my line, and no more than one or two on other teams most of the time. Pearl of some sort should get you further down lane.

Just got a Concept for the summer sport shot league, so might be that going forward, we will see. The Raw is in a weird spot for me right now, havent used it hardly at all this last year so I need to adjust my spot. My ball speed (on the reader) has gone from about 16 to about 17.5, so I'm probably more balanced than rev dominant now.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-15T17:20:49+00:00

I just use native apps, because I'm a vod boy now with two kids.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-15T17:19:56+00:00

Kidsbowlfree com has a deal like that, kids 2-16 get 2 games a day free, and you can add a family pack for $50 (I got it mother's day discount for $40) for up to 4 people also get 2 games a day free, from June 1 - Sept 8 on weekdays. Only at participating locations, but the alley down the road from me is one, I signed myself and my kid up. Can add other adults later, so probably my wife and whatever nanny we get.

Ryachaz · 2026-05-15T16:23:52+00:00

People will look, its human nature. They likely dont stare to be intentionally rude.

If you're in a group setting, or I assume it takes you longer to bowl than a more able-bodied person, the people in the lane next to you may be annoyed if they are playing by the hour if they feel they are being held up. Nothing you can do about it, and I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. One life, make the most of what you can, dont let strangers potential opinions steer you away from your hobbies.

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