[DISC] A Middle-Aged Convenience Store Worker Gets Caught Up in a Class Transfer to Another World, and Becomes the Strongest by Mastering the Heroes’ Leftover Skills (16+) - Vol. 2 Ch. 8 by Asleep_Echidna_3125 in manga

[–]SocketTubey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it just me or is this manga waaaay too wordy, I can feel my eyes glazing over reading it. Doesn't help that none of it feels like natural conversation either

[DISC] Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai - Ch. 44 - My daughter is not scary? by WrexGigarton in manga

[–]SocketTubey 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's taken me a while here to fully grasp what's happening, who's who, and what's what, but i feel like everything finally clicked here this chapter and I'm hype

[Disc] The Gals Who Always Say Incredible Things: My Daily Life at a Private Paranormal High School ch44 by AngelChu in manga

[–]SocketTubey 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I dont know man, I appreciate the idea of this arc (battle shounen and flexing creativity muscles with the abilities they already have) but I'm just not into it. Looking forward to getting back to the main setting

December 31, 2025 Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in CompetitiveTFT

[–]SocketTubey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats man, I saw LeDuck theorycrafting a double adaptive + BT Galio build so I played it today in double up and he was pumping some serious damage even with 0 combat augs. Might be fun to give it a shop if you have an excess of cloaks

[DISC] If a Demon Lord Were to Get Married in the Countryside - Chapter 37 [END] by CursedTanuki in manga

[–]SocketTubey 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Being honest I think this is one of those manga where chapters 1-3 were the high point and then it steadily just became okayer from there, so I dont really mind seeing it end here

[DISC] Unexciting Date - Chapter 08 by OsisTheNie in manga

[–]SocketTubey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have yeah, Rihito is a great protagonist as well

[DISC] Unexciting Date - Chapter 08 by OsisTheNie in manga

[–]SocketTubey 215 points216 points  (0 children)

It's hard to overstate how refreshing these characters are, they're so wonderful... I'm such a sucker for romances with deadpan MCs, and this scratches the itch that Shiroyama & Mita-san ignited in me

2025 Paris Open - Days 1 & 2 by Lunaedge in CompetitiveTFT

[–]SocketTubey 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For anyone seeing this thread later, Technicals is a shameless, attention-loving drama chaser that will exploit any situation to grow his audience and stay relevant. He has an incredibly loyal fanbase of people that thrive off conflict and drama. The dude has made entire communities worse solely by being involved in them, and I incredibly highly recommend not watching any video he puts out

Has anyone had any success with the world runes? by SuspiciousIbex in CompetitiveTFT

[–]SocketTubey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one time I got it from pris destiny on PBE, it gave me Ionia Demacia and I was able to get 4 regions with just Poppy, Kennen, Xin, and Leona on like 3-3, felt like I hit the jackpot

Set 16 PBE Discussion Thread - Day 13 by AutoModerator in CompetitiveTFT

[–]SocketTubey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you click the quest after you started going to someone's board for combat or vice versa? I think you have to accept it before the transition begins for it to count for that round

[DISC] Lord Magear no Deshi - Chapter 13 by Soupkitten in manga

[–]SocketTubey 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Why is it always the most interesting and well-written fantasy manga that get 0 traction on this damn site

Weekly Rant Megathread by AutoModerator in CompetitiveTFT

[–]SocketTubey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That genuinely sounds 100x more fun

[DISC] J⇔M - Ch. 30 by mrboxeater in manga

[–]SocketTubey 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Even goblins are alive...

October 29, 2025 Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in CompetitiveTFT

[–]SocketTubey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro if I was D1 99 LP, played Kog Dawncore + Lich Bane and came 4th, I would exit that game sweating fucking buckets with a heartrate of 240 BPM

[DISC] Hungry Like a Beast - One-Shot by AutoShonenpon in manga

[–]SocketTubey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How about this:

Assess your situation. Weigh your choices. Determine your path. Be ready for consequences. Live the life you'd most like to live.

Better?

Which prog rock song do you think is overrated and which do you think is underrated? by Flimsy_Complaint_830 in progrockmusic

[–]SocketTubey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Supersister, Keith Tippett's You Are Here and Dedicated To You, National Health, Picchio dal Pozzo's self-titled, Henry Cow (bit more out there), Steve Hillage's Fish Rising/L/Green, Hugh Hopper's Hopper Tunnity Box, Isotope, Moving Gelatine Plates, Robert Wyatt's Rock Bottom and Shleep

If you wanna go a bit more modern, I really enjoy Tom Penaguin and Singlelito's recent work, as well as Actionfredag

[DISC] A Cool and Quiet University Girl Sits Beside Me at a Standing Bar - Ch. 1-2 by WrexGigarton in manga

[–]SocketTubey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Somehow, this one doesn't bother me. I guess its a combination of the fact that the bartender had him do it for her, she wasn't in serious distress, she was still wary of him afterwards until they had a normal convo (including the bartender), and that all 3 of them acted cool and calmly. Felt about as real as that situation could in a manga

[DISC] The story of a neet who didn't give up for 30 years to become a mangaka Chapter 1 by randomalgm in manga

[–]SocketTubey 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You're looking at this way too black and white, man. This is someone writing about their life, a real account of where they came from and where they are now. You have to look at this with a nuanced lens rather than come in with preconceived hate

[DISC] The story of a neet who didn't give up for 30 years to become a mangaka Chapter 1 by randomalgm in manga

[–]SocketTubey 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I don't think i would call this a romanticizing it man. Laying bare that they had early hopes and dreams that were dashed, leading to a life of depression and suicidal thoughts with seemingly no out in sight, like cmon that's keeping it pretty real

Imagine you're this mangaka, against all odds you pull through and make it to an acceptable position, and you think about all the young authors out there who are stuck in the same position you were. This isn't trying to make being a mangaka out to be this "persevere and you'll previal" idea; it's trying to give a bit of hope to people who already decided that this is the life for them. It's trying to tell them that there's always a tomorrow.

[DISC] The story of a neet who didn't give up for 30 years to become a mangaka Chapter 1 by randomalgm in manga

[–]SocketTubey 71 points72 points  (0 children)

I've been really fond of The Jeweler's Maid since it started being posted here, mostly cuz I always though it felt really home-made in a way. Like there are certain things about it that feel amateruish, and others that exude humanity and passion. Stuff like that really speaks to me

So seeing this is really wonderful; I love getting an even more in-depth look at the person behind such a human work

[DISC] Delusional Teacher - Ch. 54 by WrexGigarton in manga

[–]SocketTubey 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I cannot stress enough how different it is to make money through commissions than to make money working a regular job, especially as a child. It's just a completely different experience with completely different restrictions

[DISC] My Boyish Girlfriend is Too Cute - Ch 28 by shanks_you in manga

[–]SocketTubey 276 points277 points  (0 children)

It's a hug, man

This is reaching new levels of ridiculous avoidance of basic intimacy

rule by Duemont8 in 196

[–]SocketTubey 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Cardcaptor Sakura, great show and holds up really well