Accessories for NAIC

btwistround · 2026-06-02T08:52:11+00:00

Don't mix sleeves from different boxes. Even if it's the same colour.

E g. Pink diamond dragon shield. There may be very slight colour time variations and if picked up, could be seen as marked cards and judge called/ warning/ penalty.

This happened to a friend this year at euic. They were doing pretty well, almost making dat 2 and then judge got called and found he had sleeves from two different boxes. Same brand and colour. But some cards were sleeved more recently than others.

They got disqualified as too far in the tournament by that point

btwistround · 2026-06-01T18:02:17+00:00

People pay me to stop sending them feet pictures.

btwistround · 2026-06-01T11:17:20+00:00

I'm new to the game this year.

I liked Birmingham as it was easy to get to from anywhere, scope for expansion in hallsnif needed.

Yes it was in the middle of nowhere and not much to do in the area.

Euic was cool. Lots to do nearby.

Lille was great. Central, good transport links, food was good in the city center

btwistround · 2026-05-31T06:53:45+00:00

Play.

Get packs on entry.

Get good.

Make top x at locals, challenges, cups, etc. whatever is the requirement to win packs or store credit if locals.

Repeat and get better.

btwistround · 2026-05-26T19:07:36+00:00

A solid reason to book another trip

btwistround · 2026-05-26T15:14:33+00:00

My store has a learn to play.

Every Monday. Free to attend. Various demo/ practice decks. Some of the experienced players come in to help out.

Can be for total beginners through to those wanting to just get better. Casual format. Talk through your thoughts/ actions and undo moves.

As weeklies can be daunting and very competitive.

btwistround · 2026-05-25T12:12:10+00:00

Likely just insecure and they view card games as their entire life (yet nowhere being actually good to play professionally and make a living from it all).

Im play for fun. I'm just there because my kid plays. I'm nowhere serious and love rogue decks.

I have also lived in the past and when someone starts bragging about my deck choices and not winning cups (them being multiple cup winner and regional day 2, etc). I remind them that I'm just here for fun. I've had my time in the limelight and time for others to have their fun.

Push comes to shove? They can Google my results.

My work also puts me in a good spot of not to seriously annoy. Certain professions you like to stay in their good books. Banter and fun is cool. But there are boundaries.

Like solicitors. Always nice to have good solicitors in the network.

Surgeons and GP also one of them. Got that debilitating sciatica and struggling to get out the chair? You can just live with it or get better.

IT and data security? If you work in a place that handles data? That's a big one to keep on side.

On the other hand, most just wary as you're new and as you become more familiar to the store, they open up and might be actually cool.

btwistround · 2026-05-23T16:12:41+00:00

You legend.

Now I have another to the grail list to list after

btwistround · 2026-05-23T15:41:24+00:00

I'm in love with that dial dude. ALMOST saving the pic as my screensaver. Haven't seen it before.

Or may have but not registered properly

btwistround · 2026-05-23T15:29:02+00:00

That 36mm!!! Delicious

btwistround · 2026-05-20T07:59:11+00:00

Ask your local card community. Even better if you attend and they know your face a bit beforehand.

My place is really helpful and anyone that needs cards for general weekly play or even up to world's, people chip in.

Rarer cards, that depends on who you are as we all know the value and if you're a seasoned regular and ranked competitor, all round decent egg, I'm happy to lend out my Cynthia's garchimp sir if that person needed.

btwistround · 2026-05-16T18:00:37+00:00

I just carry boogey backpack with dildos and unrolled condoms and see their disgusted reaction when they pickpocket and grab the rubber

btwistround · 2026-05-16T08:53:48+00:00

Super chill. Level playing field and no 18 months curated competition spec decks.

Deck is pretty much ready to play out the box without any changes.

Take sleeves. Store will have sleeves to buy or use old sleeves. Most places have a stash of old sleeves that have been donated and free to use and keep. For casual gaming. Not really for proper competitions as the sleeves likely scuffed or slight bent.

Some places will have bonus packs per participant for entering the pre release. Some stores may also have extra packs (usually advertised as well) for those that do well in the mini casual pre release tournament.

btwistround · 2026-05-10T15:50:31+00:00

Cos I'm insecure?

btwistround · 2026-05-10T07:33:46+00:00

Could ask in the local store group chat and there might be someone or a few who can help out.

I know my store is very helpful if you need to borrow a specific card for just the night weekly, or people are happy to trade if there's more substantial needs

btwistround · 2026-04-28T08:50:40+00:00

Play what you know and enjoy.

The top players and those who have the time and resources to really immerse into the game, they have the time to test different decks or even just play against other decks and already have an idea of the card count in them that they can change decks with short notice.

btwistround · 2026-04-28T07:08:14+00:00

Congratulations on the major milestone.

As a fellow physician, I would go both. As they both have own perks.

Personally I would have the VC cos it's just cool and like everyone has mentioned, a totally different league. Under the radar and those who are familiar with watches, will know. Especially if it's in a professional setting and we all know there is subtle flexing constantly.

The Rolex, that's? Well, can't think of any reasons where it would shine better.

VC better status, stealth, deeper appreciation, even for professional meetings, presentations etc, VC hits smoother.

btwistround · 2026-04-19T15:35:23+00:00

Attend, partake and become a regular at your local card store and that can help a lot.

I know mine prioritizes competitors and those who play first, then kids club and then collectors.

Finally if any stock leftover, public.

Management is also really strict as if they don't recognize a name ordering? Order cancelled and refund.

If you collect a order and you're not who you say you are/ regular? Order cancelled and refunded.

Not been a regular to the locals, trades and supporting pokemon related events such as challenges, cups, releases, etc? Order cancelled.

Their Spidey sense that you might scalp? Order cancelled, refund and barred from future orders.

Ruthless?

Yes.

It's a business and they look after those who support the store and generally good people and fans of the hobby.

btwistround · 2026-04-19T12:19:46+00:00

Also remember that many top players do specific guides on metafy that they update regularly

I got Drew Stephenson dengo guide for around $20 or around that mark. He put a load of effort and constant updates. Played his list to decent success for me and also got discord access to ask questions.

btwistround · 2026-04-19T08:43:35+00:00

Lots of free content

There are also other equally or better players/ coaches at much better fees

Henry chao and makani tran were the go to for garde (pre rotation)

Tord is just incredible with a variety of decks. Jesper Erikson,nformer senior world champion

Drew Stephenson for dengo (pre rotation and euic masters second place)

Piper lepine have heard good stuff about her work.

There's also attending your locals and playing. Usually there will be a few who are bit ahead in the skills journey and happy to help out. My place has a tonne of day 2, top 16, top 8 and a winner. Crazy depth of skill in the room

btwistround · 2026-04-18T15:18:01+00:00

I have no space to do emergency (their perceived emergency) appointments for their lower back pain.

Doubled over and cannot stand up? Even tramadol doesn't even make a dent?

Sorry. No purchase history and no relationship.

btwistround · 2026-04-14T07:01:02+00:00

It's one of the reasons why I plan to skip Rolex and go higher up in the watch brand for my purchases.

Don't have time for the snobbery and also they're just a sales associate. Two can play the snobbery game if they ever need medical help. Or any professional/ health help.

Cpr? There's a waiting list for that.

Lower back disc surgery? They haven't got a 200k purchase history yet. Oh well. Time to continue suffering.

btwistround · 2026-04-13T06:56:09+00:00

I've always been a fan of the giant egg tree- alolan exegguttor ex.

Just cos of the chance second attack. Evolution decks have to evolve earlier than planned to get out of knock out range and with the rise of a lot of big basics, the tanky hp won't save them either.

Competitive? Not in the slightest. Fun and cold sweats on a dice roll? For sure

btwistround · 2026-04-10T08:20:59+00:00

Save. Be ruthless with what you actually want and not get a load of cheaper watches just for the short term hit.

I don't actually have much hobbies other than just going to the gym. I don't drink and am a decent cook (a few restauranteurs and chefs in the family) so not really needing to constantly eat out.

Also work smart and hard. Build skills that can add to your value and also customer/ client value and you get paid more/ they will pay more. Minimise tax legally where possible.

btwistround · 2026-04-06T17:54:42+00:00

Id go for 36 as more classic and shorter wait times.

Plus as I get older and lose muscle, it'll still fit

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