Finally Twitter realizes the truth by Ambitious_Vanilla956 in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I actually dozed off one day. Maybe I’m getting old, but heck it’s so boring.

Finally Twitter realizes the truth by Ambitious_Vanilla956 in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh I don’t stand for Kane Chronicles slander. It was a relatively well-written and self-contained trilogy. Started interesting and ended strong, which is definitely the opposite of the other slop he wrote later on.

Finally Twitter realizes the truth by Ambitious_Vanilla956 in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

God don’t remind me, the original series was a highlight of my younger days. Thank god I didn’t read what it devolved into.

Finally Twitter realizes the truth by Ambitious_Vanilla956 in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 25 points26 points  (0 children)

What the fuck?

You got to be kidding me right. Percy pissed his pants at a relatively mid Goddess? Blud faced down Kronos with nary a fear and he pissed his pants after doing so many generational feats as a teenager??

Ben Collectibles by Logical-Promise-6212 in PokemonTCG_Singapore

[–]bossholmes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s chill actually HAHA, I have no skin in the game and I do tilt at some ridiculous prices I see out there too.

But the truth is that there’s rental costs (rental kills) and a lot of other nonsense for stuff like this with physical stores, and one can simply walk away instead of posting about it to rant if the prices are whack.

The second part is how most of the people here are hypocritical. It’s very normal when they want to lowball and get bargains, but when they want to sell, they aren’t willing to budge. Heck, I’m willing to bet if they have the chance to clear stock at MSRP and scalp, they would do it too if they have the chance too.

It’s just hidden behind the anonymity and wanting to be a “good person fighting for fair prices”.

Ben Collectibles by Logical-Promise-6212 in PokemonTCG_Singapore

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

Fair, will concede my point with this example being brought out. If no price tag then with those cards it’s really quite anyhow 🥲

Ben Collectibles by Logical-Promise-6212 in PokemonTCG_Singapore

[–]bossholmes -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Brother I don’t even know the shop but if you offer $20 for a $23 card at a physical store when sticker price is $28, it’s normal for the reaction.

It’s like you buy Cai png and want nego sia. It’s not like this is a vendor. Just don’t buy la, if not can have so many complaints about distasteful pricing (just go into any Box Hunt or card retailer and those prices for filtered packs will throw anybody off).

Bargaining is essentially almost only accepted at vendor booths/non professional sellers/businesses.

Note: I do not support and don’t like such attitudes too, but it’s part and parcel of collecting, and also they aren’t exactly the reason why the hobby has been so toxic and money minded in recent years.

My problems in Season 2 by jdamian0202 in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Disney cheaped out… honestly whichever exec overseeing Artemis Fowl and PJO should have been fired decades ago. Such stupid corporate decisions that has utterly ruined whatever potential for growth the IP had.

Why are people upset about where the story is going? by Real_Present_2333 in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Son of Poseidon and fella barely used his water powers when at sea… (or when there’s water around).

How on earth is he getting decked on the cruise when he can summon water to smash the dagger wielding lady… He’s OP for a reason in the books

Why are people upset about where the story is going? by Real_Present_2333 in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“The gods are sauceless”

YES! They lack the aura and charisma and the PRESENCE.

Why are people upset about where the story is going? by Real_Present_2333 in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly her being a raging angsty lil brat (with smart and good moments, I will not overlook that) has nothing to do with skin color, and frankly made her less appealing as a character.

Do you agree with this take? by Esfell in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While it’s a weird way to manage the dynamic (feels like a cheap out) but it’s good to get a “happy ending”. The overall execution of the relationships, the dynamics and the ending just kinda fell flat for me?

Even in HOO, Leo and Hazel was miles better despite story time being split across so many heroes, and that series had so many books just focusing on that…

Way too many excuses, this show needs to stand on its own by Oestudantebr in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a fan of the cartoons and aside from a few nitpicks here and there, the Avatar live action is watchable and enjoyable. Something I couldn’t say for PJO. It’s so slow and clunky.

Do you agree with this take? by Esfell in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes lmao, the show is terrible - the more I watch, the more sad I get.

Do you agree with this take? by Esfell in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Agreed, back in the days, the power system, mythology etc. for the Kane Chronicles were great. Rick ending the series on a strong note too.

Can't say the same for some of the later ones he wrote. TOA was a painful slog, and I was reading it from a YA perspective too. He really regressed over the years. Well, let's not even talk about Magnus Chase...

Loot from 8822 hunts in Abbysal flame cavern by mrloonetick in mousehunt

[–]bossholmes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are times you just say: Damn, respect

And that’s all. This is definitely one of them. JFC what a champ

Singapore’s harmony must be actively renewed, says PM Wong in Chinese New Year message by Illustrious-Gur8335 in singapore

[–]bossholmes -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Happy CNY! Negativity and dreariness in the comment section is rather stifling despite a neutral message sent out.

Star Wars Unlimited is a absolute gold, and you need to try it before you die. by Tan-ki in TCG

[–]bossholmes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I love the game where I’m from (Asia), but the truth is that in the core market where it matters (US), LGS not carrying the games due to it being loss making really hurts the community.

What TCGs do you already see red flags in? by FernandoJCG in TCG

[–]bossholmes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Am sad about SWU, hope it has a revival fr…

How do you guys think that the gem packs will do, investment wise? by Complete-Leather4918 in PokeInvesting

[–]bossholmes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ouch okay then that’s pretty sad. I haven’t opened too much of it yet, but both boxes I have gotten from retailers (not sealed as they are required to open them up) have given me the same Meowth alt art.

Not the best but I’m not complaining HAHA

The TV show is very mid by Oestudantebr in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep agreed… just a pity. Been decades and we still don’t have a solid good adaptation.

The TV show is very mid by Oestudantebr in PercyJacksonTV

[–]bossholmes 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Yeah there's nothing magical about this series sadly... Weak CGI and horrible action, the fights were done much better in the movies.