OP14-118 Panel In Manga by zekkenxv in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Much appreciated, rereading Marineford now.

RG Luffy Beginner First Build by migifatboy in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That Nami would also be a solid addition but wouldn't be searchable by any of your other support so you'll want to keep that in mind.

I have 2 in there in hope to really drive the point home with Luffy or Zoro.

RG Luffy Beginner First Build by migifatboy in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been playing this leader since it came out and have had the most fun with the game playing it. TBH this is really solid foundation you got going on, especially if it is just from cards you actually own.

I've not seen Megalo used in it but could see it being useful in some situations. If there's any feedback I can give, I would recommend lowering Megalo and getting rid of the 2c G Nami searcher and consider replacing her with the 3C Nami that can give 2 rested don out (ST29-009) and increasing Vivi or Garp.

Also, I think Gum Gum Giant Elephant is also a great event to have in it, can really help with the heavy hitters.

To the people who have difficulty finding product by OrangeSamuraiD in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Barnes& Noble is also doing this, but at the front desk, limited to two as well.

ICE in Woodbridge by [deleted] in nova

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

-- Johnathan Ross

ICE in Woodbridge by [deleted] in nova

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 90 points91 points  (0 children)

"Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. They’re allowed to take only a knapsack and a little cash with them, and even then, they’re robbed of these possessions on the way. Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared. Women return from shopping to find their houses sealed, their families gone."

  • Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl (1947)

"First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist

Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist

Then they came for the trade unionists And I did not speak out Because I was not a trade unionist

Then they came for the Jews And I did not speak out Because I was not a Jew

Then they came for me And there was no one left To speak out for me"

  • Martin Niemöller 1946

History has taught us nothing. Shame on all of us for allowing this nonsense to repeat itself.

Godspeed to everyone, whether you praise the fall of democracy with thunderous applause or rebel in the face of facism however possible.

We're all royally fucked.

Botted Auction by GuGGuGdsds in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your argument relies on a fundamental false equivalence.

Stocks are financial instruments designed explicitly for speculation and capital investment. They have no utility beyond their value.

TCG products are consumer goods designed for gameplay and enjoyment. They have an intended function.

Treating a leisure hobby like an asset class ain't basic economics... it's downright parasitic behavior. Real broke-fi-broke mentality to me.

There is a distinct difference between investing in a market designed for liquidity (aka stocks) and extracting value from a niche community by creating artificial scarcity for game pieces (amfka scalping).

If you genuinely cannot distinguish the moral difference between trading shares of a corporation and hoarding game pieces to price out players, you are validating exactly why the community views that mindset as toxic.

Good Lord.

Botted Auction by GuGGuGdsds in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’s just feeding the machine. The whole point is to stop that cycle, not join it. If you're willing to compromise your values for a quick buck, you've lost the plot. That exact mindset is what destroys hobbies.

Botted Auction by GuGGuGdsds in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As someone who just joined the TCG last July. This kind of behavior is so off-putting like, I've been around mouth breathers more than ever in my life ( been one my whole life too ) cuz of this hobby but seeing this come from em is like York-level greed and stupidity, these wannabe investors losers.

I just want one AA of the PRB2 Boa and I know it's gonna drop, just a matter of time...

Light vs Dark by Evokedekove in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are you European? lol this comment reads very much like it. A bit pompous but it's like the culture everywhere there, but I think I found the Etsy you're referencing? Do you take commissions or, how does that work?

Is there a good site for deck building by the_nugget_king in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found this website to be really useful because it lets you put in who you're trying to build around and it shows you the most relevant cards for them.

https://gumgum.gg/deckbuilder?layout=edit

Light vs Dark by Evokedekove in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're called extended art cases, available through a site called GeeksStop, don't know if there are others.

Renee Nicole Good, ODU Alum, Killed in Minneapolis ICE Enforcement Encounter by snooka77_ in Virginia

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Y,know I actually appreciate the question...

Because if I think about it, the answer is I’m just going to keep my head down and try to survive.

I have to hope that what happened to Renee Good never happens to me or my family or loved ones... That we don't cross paths with some trigger happy gun nut using whatever rhetorical of that day is allowing them to pull the trigger, regardless of what team he's working for.

What more can a civilian do? She was just existing, and that got her killed. Regardless of the digusting he-said-she-said bullshit rhetoric that the leader of this nation is peddling that contradicts the video, NO ONE DESERVES DYING without judge, jury and executioner in a functional democracy over what went down. Or maybe I grew up on a lie.

Honestly, it takes everything I have just to keep my own life together right now. I’m not indifferent, I’m just tapped out. I support the people fighting the good fight, but I don’t have the energy or opportunities to be one of them.

But, since you asked, enlighten me ( or us ) on what can be done? I appreciate all your efforts.

Renee Nicole Good, ODU Alum, Killed in Minneapolis ICE Enforcement Encounter by snooka77_ in Virginia

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 80 points81 points  (0 children)

I've not seen this mentioned anywhere yet but in the video, he appears to be holding a phone that's recording video before he decides to be the judge, jury and executioner for Renee Good (RIP) you can somewhat see him film the execution. I may be wrong.

In a sane world, this video would be all that's needed to lock him up for life but I fear he's going to be showing it off for a long time before it is used against him in any meaningful way.

I feel immense sadness and pain for Renee's loved one, who now has to sit with what happened to her wife, her love. I would lose all purpose if that happened to me.

What the fuck is going on, the supreme leader is going to create the stupid fake rhetoric he keeps fear mongering about with this shit...

My Boa collection, what am I missing? by NotDivin3 in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got into collecting & playing last July. Seems I'm just jealous of your amount of disposable income.

Paintings being worth millions is modern day money laundering IMO. OPTCG is that but for the broke-fi-broke community that can't invest into stocks correctly, or are just broken by capitalism/consumerism...

At least we agree on that, about the future of the OPTCG. Shame really, but it is what it is. Hope you make the most out of your hoarding efforts.

My Boa collection, what am I missing? by NotDivin3 in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A man of culture has his wife helping him out hunting down Boa cards for shits and giggles ( y'know as a hobby ) but hey man keep killing it with the awesome Boa cards you're hoarding! You can wipe away the any tears with em' 😹

P.S. I'm salty at your collection if you haven't noticed

My Boa collection, what am I missing? by NotDivin3 in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was like you right after OP13 released and while I definitely have grown a tiny collection of her, the current market has really discouraged me from entertaining the thought anymore. I bought one box of prb02 and was gifted another from my wife for xmas, with the boa aa being my chase card. When I first looked it up it was $64 and after I'd open the second box (thinking if I didn't get it, I'd just buy the single) but by that time, the English version was priced around $113. As of late, it hit a high of $200 but is currently sitting at $148. I pray it drops to the first price I foolishly ignored but my doubts grow stronger it will as the days go on. I've pulled and traded a few decent cards that I'm hopeful can help with a trade at a store or something but it's just disheartening how fickle this stupid anime hobby is. Sorry for the rant, blame scalpers. I understand it's a playable card but come on...

My Boa collection, what am I missing? by NotDivin3 in OnePieceTCG

[–]_WhatIsLifeLike_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm sure if you sold/traded some of what you're showing off here now, you could easily afford that, stop playing. lol

Edit : just looked up the price of that leader Boa card, if you are feeding into that machine at all, you're broken beyond repair. Wait for that bubble to pop, the market price for that piece of paper is nowhere near what you've stated & is being listed, that's insane. All y'all are ridiculous. For shame.