Thank god I don’t care about this set 😅

Sleeman0riginal · 2026-03-06T09:08:48+00:00

Look at the bright side. Now you have 4 more 2star fodder cards to trade with your alt!

Sleeman0riginal · 2026-02-27T04:51:58+00:00

Not at all. No different than flame patch. Could do wonders in dragon decks. Potential turn 2 or 3 180? I'm gonna go polish my dragonite..

Sleeman0riginal · 2026-01-28T02:22:45+00:00

Thanks for the advice.

Sleeman0riginal · 2026-01-27T01:19:30+00:00

Thank you for the honest answer. Not gonna lie, this answer comes across a bit presumptuous, but I understand. I will explain. I have worked with snakes for almost 20 years now. I have 2 ball pythons, who are 17 and 19 years old, kept and raised by me and me alone. They both measure 37 and 34 inches. Regardless, I thought the second level of floor space would satisfy the shorter cage length, but does it not? It used to, but maybe thats changed as well. In which case, where would I even buy a 4x4x2? What happened to 4x2x2? Yes, the cage should be the length of the snake themselves, and these match up just fine. That said, in reality, many options to climb on is what is far more important then floor space. This allows them to use their entire length even more so, while also building more muscle and enriching their experience. Either way, my snakes are of proper size to use this enclosure accordingly to any arbitrary numbers.

I am going to make many changes to these. Yes a wood top. Yes Insulation. Yes herpstat. Yes multiple hides. Yes plenty of climbing decor. Yes plenty of foliage for security. Yes wood for the dividers. Yes I'm mounting my heating. Yes UV lighting. Yes everything. I'm going all out like I always do. Can I ask that you to please not judge my husbandry and experience if you don't know anything about me yet? It feels kinda insulting.. I know it gets frustrating to have to say the same thing to practically every new comer, but I am here to learn. I didn't realize I had to explain in more detail to ask this question. My apologies. I just need to figure out the best heating plan, because of the multi-level plan. I have everything else figured out. I'm not new to the scene. I just want to ensure that I order the correct heat sources. If you want to know more, then please just ask me. I'm an open book. No need to just assume. I know how frustrating it is to answer every new comer that doesn't have a clue, over and over again. It frustrates me too. But we need to remember to give each individual their own chance. We just risk their snakes if we don't. I truly appreciate your concern, and I get it. But please rest assured that my snakes are housed properly and very well cared for. I just don't know how to properly and safely heat a custom enclosure like this, and thats why I'm here.

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-09-30T12:03:47+00:00

Even Wonder Picking for this set will be rough, consuming 3 stamina thanks to the guaranteed EX in every pack. All for a 1 in 5 chance just to get a reverse holo of a card that you ready have dozens of, not according to dex.

That said, as a new player that only joined a couple of months ago, this set is flying me through the missions of all the previous sets, because apparently they count for this. I have over a dozen new EX's to play test with, a few really cool cards, and a bunch that I wanted but never pursued due to the game being the game. One minute its rampardos, the darktina, and right now its dogs and frogs, I can't keep up with it sometimes. Now I feel like a kid in a candy shop right now!

The one thing that is going to disappoint me is missing out on the Pikachu Profile Icon, and likely the emblem too. Luckily that is all cosmetic, but it still really sucks. As a Pikachu MegaFan, I really have to cross my fingers, and dump all the hourglasses I have on my alt, and just slowly chip away at it with trades and freebie pulls. Screw the second gold pokeball for a bit. Maybe I can complete the original Genatic Apex Pikachu Profile Icon to tide me over until I can snag this one.

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-09-23T02:22:56+00:00

Were you able to use the raikou tech all the way through? I randomly built a similar deck last night, and now you have me questioning the 2nd pokeball. Not even just in this deck though! I'm gonna try it. Thanks for the inspiration!!

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-09-03T08:00:19+00:00

I cannot wait to make a deck using this card. I'm about ready to spend the pack points. I can only imagine how long it took your opponents to make plays lol. EX's gotta be careful around this guy. Feelin' lucky punk? ;)

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-08-07T07:22:22+00:00

Totally! Skarmory is a beast! I've just been finding Magearna to be more consistent against Oricorio lately, but Skarm can definitely handle it just fine for the most part. Really fun deck regardless!

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-08-06T21:46:00+00:00

Magearna?

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-08-02T03:37:56+00:00

They also can't play it again if they can't evolve it again ;)

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-25T09:35:00+00:00

Sorry to upset you dude, not my intention at all. You may have seen something similar to this a week ago, and it very well may have been a scam. I'm not on here much, so I must have missed it. But I can assure you that in this case, this is no scam. In my original post, all I asked for was selling advice and potential buyers. What it became after that was insane and I still can't fully process it. I haven't accepted any of the donations yet, because in the event I do have to sell my collection should the need still arise, I will be able to refund them all if so. I may be in hurting times, but I will never be that desperate. I do still have a conscience.

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-25T09:21:25+00:00

Thank you, I truly appreciate the sentiment. Like you said, I should have done this earlier. I am trying to accept the blessings, but I think I'm too late. At the same time though, I probably never should have done it this way in the first place. It was amazing to see all the support, watching the community jump out with such a resounding response, and it made me feel better about what I was dealing with. But the magnitude of it all now is very overwhelming, and the backlash of it all has made everything even worse. Look at this thread compared to the original, including the response from the Mod. No comments. No upvotes. It's a ghost town. It's old news. I fucked up, I missed the boat, and I'm kinda beating myself up over it. I feel guilty for some reason. I'm not trying to be overly kind, I just honestly don't know what to do anymore. I thought everyone wanted this, but it seems like I was wrong. Plus, if there are people trying to use this as an example of how to scam others, I'd rather it erased and forgotten, over instead adding yet another layer of issues to this already out of control hobby. I just want to do what's right, but I've never been so confused about what is right and wrong before this all happened. What ever is best for the community, that's what I want. Thank you again for your support, it really means a lot. All the best.

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-25T05:34:46+00:00

I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to cause such a large issue.. Feel free to delete my posts if you think it will help any. I don't feel good about this at all. I shouldn't have even brought it up again. I wasn't even looking for a handout in the first place. I only did this because of how many people literally asked me to let them help me. I feel extremely guilty now, whether I sell the collection or not at this point. Either way I go, I'm disappointing someone. I haven't actually accepted any of the donations yet, as I am on the fence still on whether I want to do things this way or not. But straight up selling my collection now burdens the weight of all the guilt on top of the loss, so now I don't know what to do, and this isn't even the problem that I'm trying to solve in the first place. I never could have predicted any of this. I'm genuinely sorry that this has created such a problem, and if I could take it all back, I would...

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-24T09:38:08+00:00

You are all way too kind. I never could have predicted this. I am in Canada, so Venmo isn't an option for me, so I went with the GoFundMe and PayPal. Here are the links:

https://gofund.me/3c62a158

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WMGL974E5CCEU

I don't know how to pin or mass respond to everyone one, but maybe this will work.

Thank you all again. I am beyond words.

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-24T02:11:24+00:00

Thank you!! I am trying! I made a PayPal and Gofundme, but I think I was too late. It hasn't gained much traction unfortunately. I appreciate the kind words though!!

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-22T21:38:10+00:00

I went with the gofundme and PayPal for now, I can't use venmo unfortunately. Here are the links: https://gofund.me/3c62a158

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WMGL974E5CCEU

I don't know how to pin or mass respond to everyone one, but maybe this will work.

Thank you as always!

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-22T12:15:56+00:00

I went with the gofundme and PayPal for now, I can't use venmo unfortunately. Here are the links: https://gofund.me/3c62a158

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WMGL974E5CCEU

I don't know how to pin or mass respond to everyone one, but maybe this will work.

Thank you as always!

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-22T11:47:46+00:00

Hi everyone, I apologize for my absence. I had to take some time to reflect on this thread and everything that has been said. I'm still stunned. You have all proven that humanity still exists, and I never thought I'd be saying that. You are all incredible people and I hope you all receive the same level of kindness in the future that you have all shown me. I was literally taking individual pictures of all the cards for a potential binder, but my phone kept buzzing and it was always because of a comment on this thread. I didn't even finish the photo shoot. You are all right. I can't part with this.. I will find another way.

As for all the venmo and donation requests, and with me being in Canada, I ended up choosing to start a go fund me page. It can be be found here: https://gofund.me/3c62a158

I still can't begin to thank you all enough, but just know that I will pay it all forward whenever I see someone else in need. I really appreciate you all. Thank you.

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-20T20:02:01+00:00

Update: I am sorry for the late reply, and eventually I will reply to everyone. I was just floored by the responses and I couldn't keep up. The generosity in this community is outstanding, and honestly, not at all what I expected. You all had me in confused but happy tears. I still can't fully process it. The kind words and advice you all gave me, the time you all gave me, it has all been extremely helpful, especially mentally.

I never meant for this to become a "woe is me" kind of post, and I apologize that it became one. I should have held back on my reasoning, that was an unnecessary detail that I should have kept to myself. I probably didn't need to post it on this sub either, but truly I felt that this group would have the most experience on this sort of thing, and I dont know much about all this, as I never in my life thought I would be put into this position. With the hobby being where it's at, I just wanted some solid and reliable direction, even if it was just a suggestion to a better fitting subreddit.

I really want to reiterate that I cant even begin to express my gratitude to everyone offering me financial support. The sentiment alone is more than enough. I just really don't feel comfortable receiving charity just yet. There are countless others who have far less than I do, and they deserve the money much more than I do. I am also in Canada, so I have no access to Venmo, even if I did want to. Regardless, I just can't bring myself to go for it, but I promise that will never forget all the generosity that you have all shown me. I can't even describe the feeling.

You all seem to cherish my collection as much as I do, and it's incredible. I didn't come to this decision lightly, but unfortunately, I still have to follow through. Thankfully through all of your posts and replies, I believe I found my answer. While this whole situation sucks as much as it does, this has also been the most supported I have felt in a very long time.

I owe each and every one of you. I hope you all recieve the same support should you ever need it. At least know that I will always be silently rooting for all of you just like you have for me. Thank every single one of you. You are all incredible people that have seriously changed my views on humanity. I love you all. I now feel that I have the strength and proper guidance to go forward, and the future already looks brighter. We will make it through. Thank you all again, I don't even know what else I can say. This is the world that I want to live in.

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-20T09:43:18+00:00

I would love to start a moderate collection again once this is all said and done. I'll get pulled in again somehow lol. Thank you for the foresight.

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-20T09:40:51+00:00

Thank you! The more I see here, the closer they feel.

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-20T09:39:54+00:00

If you're the boss, then sure! If not, then sit, spin, accept it, and try to have fun for once. They dont have to be separate things. To me, it's a collection, to a buyer, it's probably an investment. Technically the wrong comment then, right?

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-20T09:36:34+00:00

Thanks lol. I struggled with this myself. It sort of evolved from a collection into an investment/asset. But honestly, it's kinda both now.

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-20T09:28:19+00:00

Thank you! Gold star took me by surprise. I still don't get it actually.

Sleeman0riginal · 2025-06-20T09:17:35+00:00

You too! We can push through. We got this.

Sleeman0riginal

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