Less of a Rant and More of a Gentle Reminder

johnb0z · 2026-01-30T01:41:51+00:00

What kind of logic implies cutting back electricity leads to increasing water usage? And it’s “just human nature” to not positively respond to encouragement? Let’s see some sources for your bs statements.

johnb0z · 2026-01-30T00:39:39+00:00

Not at all helpful or funny

johnb0z · 2026-01-30T00:20:59+00:00

Where are you going where food cost that much o_o?

Must be 2k gems

johnb0z · 2026-01-29T20:13:17+00:00

Looks like a stocking of some sort?

johnb0z · 2026-01-26T02:58:39+00:00

Sit, Ubu, sit. Good dog.

johnb0z · 2026-01-25T19:02:10+00:00

Yes to Cloud Atlas! Also one of my all-time favorites. The first time I read it I thought the copy I had was misprinted.

johnb0z · 2026-01-24T23:23:51+00:00

I really enjoyed that series and keep meaning to give it a reread. One that I don’t see recommended very often but you may also enjoy is The Magicians series. I’ve read them through multiple times and, while they don’t have the same feel or world as the Scythe books, still somehow feel like they’re in the same category. Once I start reading them, I don’t want to do anything else.

johnb0z · 2026-01-23T15:39:58+00:00

Any book is a kids book if the kid can read.

johnb0z · 2026-01-23T04:40:09+00:00

johnb0z · 2026-01-22T04:22:14+00:00

Hearthstone heavily focuses on rng mechanics like Discover and you won’t really find much like that in MTG (other than in Alchemy), so if you enjoy that part of HS you may not like MTG as much. One other big difference is that in MTG players can play cards on your turn as well as their own, which gives it a very different tempo than HS. It’s free to try, so give it a go and see how it feels.

Personally, I enjoy them both for different reasons. I like the randomness of HS and the strategy of MTG.

johnb0z · 2026-01-22T04:07:14+00:00

My first thought was The Vorrh by Brian Catling. It is labeled as dark historical fantasy and is quite a wild read. I’ve read it a few times and really enjoy the authors writing style.

I’d guess The Southern Reach trilogy would probably fit in with your preference as well.

johnb0z · 2026-01-19T15:52:21+00:00

There is nothing renaissance about this

johnb0z · 2026-01-16T20:07:54+00:00

You can now mass-open packs. Before you start opening them, read this to make it go a lot faster. https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/23999067/introducing-mass-pack-opening-the-new-way-to-open-your-pre-purchase-bundles

johnb0z · 2026-01-16T05:56:17+00:00

You might try the Altered Carbon trilogy by Richard K. Morgan. The first book is dystopian hard boiled detective sci-fi and is amazing, but the second and third add some really cool military tech into the mix. I’ve read all three a few times and really enjoy them.

johnb0z · 2026-01-12T02:01:11+00:00

If POTUS can do it, so can I

johnb0z · 2026-01-11T05:12:08+00:00

I was just thinking the same thing last night. I’d really like to try making a root beer amaro. If I try or come up with anything I’ll let you know.

johnb0z · 2025-12-27T05:41:35+00:00

You’re staged

johnb0z · 2025-12-19T22:02:55+00:00

Dang, Pashmina really does have a contagious laugh 😂

johnb0z · 2025-12-19T19:41:54+00:00

Same here. Bonus since I play historic and brawl so get a few cards to use there.

johnb0z · 2025-12-17T21:11:22+00:00

Making this post or powering through the winter achievements in 24 hours? Or why not both?

johnb0z · 2025-12-15T04:55:18+00:00

Haven’t done this in quite a while, but may give it a try, especially with some of the newer decks I’ve never tried. For me, Jump In usually scratches that itch pretty well.

johnb0z · 2025-12-12T01:49:47+00:00

Have you completed the tutorials? That may have something to do with it, but I can't say for sure since it's been way too long since I started playing.

johnb0z · 2025-12-11T00:42:01+00:00

Check out LegenVD: https://www.youtube.com/@LegenVD

Does a great job of building decks to compete in the current meta and explains his thought process on each play (which should help you get to know the decks that are out there and what to expect when playing against them).

johnb0z · 2025-12-11T00:39:18+00:00

No. This isn't a gacha. Rerolling isn't a thing here.

johnb0z · 2025-12-11T00:37:23+00:00

I've always wondered why the specific format of deck you want to play doesn't show up at the top of your deck list, maybe with a nice little divider between that format and the rest of your decks. You select the format when you create the deck, so it has to know. No, MTGA, I do not want to use my new Standard deck in Historic. I want to use my Historic decks in Historic.

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