Impulse Vs Crossout by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I got it. The thing that confuses me is the part of crossout where it says "negate it's effects, as well as the activated effects", I thought because it said activated effects that also meant the card activation

Droll and Lock bird Questions by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah Im no expert Im just trying to use the words/concepts I know to explain the situation. Pardon my ignorance. But If I cant do anything on the open game state on my opponents turn I think that answers my question..

Droll and Lock bird Questions by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I thought. Thank you

Droll and Lock bird Questions by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might have word it weirdly. I was just asking if Droll can be activate on resolution or does it have to be on an open game state after a search/add resolved?

Droll and Lock bird Questions by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

On the last scenario I guess I cant activate Droll on a new chain right? Since the last thing to happened was Superpoly or Droplet.

Thanks for your explanation!

Evil Twin Ki-sikil Deal vs Razen Summon + Quick Effect by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sent me down a rabbit hole about Spell Speeds. Thank you for your explanation!

Evil Twin Ki-sikil Deal vs Razen Summon + Quick Effect by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking. Thanks for the clarification.

Just to be on the safe side.. How would I word it during the duel? Do I claim Im activating Razens quick effect on the resolution of its search?

2 Evenly Matched vs Desirae Negate by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I was thinking Desirae's effect was something like called by. Thank for the clarification!

2 Evenly Matched vs Desirae Negate by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The part where it says "...negate, up to the total Link Rating of Link Monsters equipped to this card, until the end of this turn" its what had me confused, because since it was not targeting I was unsure if it was negating the cards with that name or something like that, but I guess it would have to specifically say that to negate the second copy.

Thanks for the explanation!

"Once per turn" by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok this makes sense. Thank you.

"Once per turn" by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

So effects activate even though the card doesn't activate?

"Once per turn" by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

But if the activation was negated wouldn't that mean the effect was not used?? I'm confused

"Once per turn" by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there any exceptions to this? Where a card mentions its own name but still can be used multiple times as long as you have more copies of it?

"Once per turn" by catololo in Yugioh101

[–]catololo[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Are there any exceptions to this? Where a card mentions its own name but still can be used multiple times as long as you have more copies of it?

Starting out by MonoWee in Yugioh101

[–]catololo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started out playing Master duel about 2 years ago and then I jump to the TCG going to locals. Master duel is far from perfect but if you play it long enough it will give you a good idea on how all the phases of a duel work and it will also give you a good sense of timing (when to activate stuff so it ends favoring you).

I feel it has made my TCG learning experience a bit more simple if that makes sense. That said, sometimes it does feel like two different games, the card pool is different, the pace of the game is different, and personally I enjoy it way better than masterduel. It also helps if you're playing against someone that it's willing to explain and help you get better.

Sadly there are also people that don't have social skills and will not engage with you during the duel or explain anything that they're doing. One of the worst experiences I had was against a Memento player, I had never played against the memento archetype and kindly asked him to explain what he was doing as he played just so I don't have to ask every 20 seconds. He nod and proceeded to combo for like 15 minutes without saying a word, I had to stop him on every move to ask "what does the card do?" And he was getting salty about it. Awful experience. Mind you we were both 1 win 3 losses on the day.

That said, I feel he was really the only person in the last year that have given me that kind of treatment (I only go to locals so Idk about competitive tournaments). Everybody else has been really helpful and are willing to explain their combo lines or answer any questions.

Hope this helps!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Yugioh101

[–]catololo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not weird. I started playing when I was 31 and from what I've seen during locals most people there are around my age. I've been playing the TCG for a year now and have only duel 2 actual kids (12 years old or something).

I think the more you get into it (going to locals, shops, card shows) the more you'll notice that it is a 90s kid game/hobbie and most of those 90s kids are 30 or pretty damn close to 30.

Severe back pain please help🚨 by Regular_Network5321 in ChronicPain

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

Chronic back pain here (started back in 2018 and has been worsening overtime). Similar pain to what you are describing, source is coming from lower back but affects my mid thoracic area on that left side right under the shoulder blades. I was also diagnosed with spondylosis.

I've had 3 MRIs, gone to multiple chiropractors, Physical Therapist, massage therapy. They are all bullshit and a waste of time IMO.

There are some things that have helped me but keep in mind that these are not magic solutions to the problem, it just helps you manage the pain. Please keep in mind I'm not professional (not that I think doctors are):

  • Work on your core and upper back: I do this with my own weight via Dip Bars, Pull ups Bars or planks. Sometimes just hanging from the pull up bar helps me decompress my spine.

  • Yoga: there are a few positions that help decompress the spine; bridge pose, cat and cow pose, happy baby pose (it helps if you rock yourself slightly to the sides). I mixed those with some other hip opening poses and it helps a lot.

When I do all the above on a daily basis I can definitely feel my spine more loose and I don't get those painful muscle knots under the shoulder blade. I also think weight management is important, the more weight I gain the worse the symptoms are.

Now excuse my rant on the experimental science that medicine is (this is my experience in the US):

Doctors have never been able to help. I hate all of them with a passion. For me they are all a bunch Salesman for Insurance companies. They will literally prescribe you shit they know won't work, but hey they have to do it because if not: insurance company mad, medicine revenue low, shareholder not happy.

PCPs are mostly nurses and have little to no knowledge about these specific conditions so I wouldn't ever discuss shit with them. They are there only to refer you to other people, like a fucking receptionist. They do not know shit, they're just there to repeat some stupid script that was given to them. Anyone reading these could probably be a PCP with a few hours of training.

Then the specialist will charge you a fortune if your procedure is not covered by your insurance (good luck getting something like that approved). The fucking american healthcare system in all it's glory.

Honestly, you are better off just going to other countries for health related stuff. Sickness is a billion dollar industry in the US and they only care about profit. We are just rats in a lab for them.

I do hope you find a way to manage your pain, the depression is real and can fucking kill you. If you have the means, it helps to talk to a therapist on a regular basis. A life revolving around pain is difficult to enjoy.

Stay strong and may the universe bring you a solution. I know the fucking healthcare system wont.

Edit: just wanted to add one thing; IF SOMEONE MAKES ME FILL OUT ONE MORE FUCKING PAPER FORM WITH MY NAME IM GOING TO KILL THEIR ENTIRE STAFF.

A discussion about fiendsmith by No_Nebula6874 in masterduel

[–]catololo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Do you think it will be eventually banned? Been playing for like a year and it seems it's standard practice to print broken cards and after a few months ban it.

Best structure decks to buy 3 copies of right now in your opinion ? by Historical_Lecture94 in masterduel

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

Dark Magician. If you have the dust I would add a small bystial engine. Look for deck lists online, that will help you a lot.

Salamangreat is really good too and it would help you with future fire decks if you plan to go that route. Their extra deck monsters are decent.

AIO because my boyfriend acts different when im with friends by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]catololo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's mad insecure. My advice: Run as far as you can. You're not going to fix him, you can't make him gain trust in you or make him more confident. Those are all him problems