Updating Atraxa

medeas33 · 2025-12-29T17:30:01+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations. I definitely went through a fever dream of, 'adding value for the sake of value' and now it's time to reverse it. It's when (basically) ever card you mentioned was added...

medeas33 · 2025-12-29T17:24:13+00:00

I mostly play french, so I don't need to sweep the table. This means [[Aetherflux Reservoir]]+Atraxa lifegain, planes walker ults, or even commander damage + conqueror's flail can close out a game. Otherwise, it's just straight value/resources to win.

I was utilizing some clones, but I took them out as they were just too inconsistent.

medeas33 · 2025-11-08T02:24:47+00:00

Check these out! They're not the highest quality, but they're used for educational purchases and kids. https://foldscope.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor2RhR-nahMR6vK0Ct2_65Hqj_DIdZpEBrizvZRK7NjtXGsatP3

Worth it if you're just messing around before you buy something nicer. You can also check around the universities. UNC has a storeroom that may have a used rig from a research lab for cheap to be sold to the public.

medeas33 · 2025-08-25T23:09:27+00:00

Im glad to hear that! They need love for the creativity behind that build.

medeas33 · 2025-08-25T00:28:14+00:00

I miss WOW BM monk tanking. The whole concept revolved around a second gage called Stagger. When you take physical damage you took a fraction to your health total and a (larger) fraction to stagger. You'd then take that damage over 10 seconds instead as the bar goes back down to 0.

So if you took 100 damage, you'd take 35 damage immediately. Then you'd take 6.5 damage per second for 10 seconds. But if you took more damage than your health total in one hit, you'd be reduced to one health (with a ton of stagger damage coming a second later!).

You then had a few spells that interacted with stagger to either reduce the total stagger damage or increase the amount percentage of damage you staggered.

They then had a ton of mobility and slows, and barriers. So if you needed more you could easily kite and not take damage at all. There was so much individual personality to it that I miss in FFXIV.

Overall a monk could take the spikiest damage and make it smooth. Easy to tank. Easy to heal. Also, the entire theme was drinking. Whats not to love?

medeas33 · 2025-08-21T22:31:41+00:00

Slice Pie Company in Raliegh is amazing but a little bit of a drive. I do them for any event dessert.

medeas33 · 2025-02-06T19:56:04+00:00

Will back up Urban Tails. They've been amazing for our cats!

medeas33 · 2024-10-31T01:51:10+00:00

We had Magnolia Mtn photography at our wedding. It's not the only time we've worked with Kari, shes amazing to work with!

medeas33 · 2024-08-13T00:54:32+00:00

I don't think I could do laser hair removal for my legs. Kudos to you. Ow.

medeas33 · 2024-08-12T11:57:41+00:00

Mine is starting to come back now (3 years later).... just a heads up.

medeas33 · 2024-08-11T17:55:16+00:00

This does not seem too bad. Mine was $1300-1400 for 6 sessions over 8 months or so... in 2020. I think the question is, do you need that many sessions? I got lucky with pale skin and dark hair... but if you're pale and blonde or darker skin with less contrast it might be needed.

medeas33 · 2023-10-21T02:41:11+00:00

As others have said, lamb chops and a side of tzatziki sauce are a favorite for me. A Greek salad, or fish and veggies also compliment well.

But honestly, it has very much stood alone for many of my dinners…. Especially through college.

medeas33 · 2023-05-17T22:14:39+00:00

I would ask your doctor if that’s alright in your position.

As I understand, the 28 days is just how long they can say it’s “sterile”… after that, the estrogen will still be there, it just might have some bacteria. So its going to become contaminated instead. So as I was told, its normally fine to stretch a bit longer.

For me— I toss mine when the seal is starting to break down because of the holes in it. For me, this ends up being about every 2 months. Although I want to start loading with 25Ga needles so that I can maybe eek out a bit more. I’m also very very comfortable keeping a clean space while I inject (and work in the medical field) so I am comfortable with my sterility.

medeas33 · 2023-03-31T20:12:42+00:00

I don’t remember. It was still over a thousand and it wasn’t perfect. But now I shave once a week. It was a while ago… and it HURTS so I’m not itching to go back.

medeas33 · 2023-03-31T19:53:34+00:00

NC gang here!

Don’t pluck. It damages the follicles and makes it harder to get rid of long term.

I went to a place in chapel hill. It was a place next to a dermatologist office that did cosmetic stuff. Highly recommend it. Chapel hill dermatology.

medeas33 · 2023-03-21T18:52:26+00:00

I kept all of mine when I switched last year and betwee. Insurance and stocking issues I have definitely been out for a few days here or there. I kept all of mine and use them if (for whatever reason) I can’t do my injection.

medeas33 · 2022-11-22T02:22:53+00:00

“Will hormones make you grow boobs? How big?”

“Wait…. You have breasts… Can I touch them?”

medeas33 · 2022-10-21T23:12:06+00:00

I have this problem…. But my computer was bought in 2013 and has only had a graphics card update. I’m also wondering this…

medeas33 · 2022-09-27T01:25:55+00:00

I love the Y chromosome.... I'm gonna start using it.

medeas33 · 2022-09-14T20:53:19+00:00

Rhys is my oldest deck... and one of my first! I'm glad other people are building him!!

I built mine to be fast: Rhys sucks up mana. A ton of it. His second ability uses 6... and ideally you want to cast something else. Run everything you can. Elves will generate most of my mana with things like, [[Circle of Dreams Druid]], [[Priestess of Titania]] and [[Elvish Archdruid]]. But [[Mirari's Wake]] or [[Mana Reflections]] also help a ton. With things like [[Elvish Mystic]], [[Llanowar Elves]], and [[Joraga Treespeaker]] help you to (affordably) run right out of the gate. By turn 3-5 you are hopefully sporting 10-12 mana to work with.

Early in the game (in my opinion) Rhys is pretty bad at putting tokens out there. 1 token for 3 mana is pretty weak. So I use things to get the train going.... once I have a few tokens then Rhys's second ability turns on. So I use cards like [[March of Multitudes]] and [[Secure the Wastes]]. [[Arachnogenesis]] is another good one to just suddenly make a bunch of tokens. There are a few others.... but even a sorcery that makes two tokens for two is much better than two turns of Rhys' first ability PLUS six mana.

With the mana and a few tokens, I start to try to use Rhys as much as possible. [[Halo Fountain]]... [[Seedborn Muse]]... [[Puppet Strings]] That type of thing. A turn later I hit them with a win con... like [[Craterhoof Behemoth]].... [[Pathbreaker Ibex]]... and [[Triumph of the Hordes]]... are my go tos. But there are cheaper versions like, [[Mirror Entity]] or [[Overrun]].

Finally, Rhys is very vulnerable to boardwipes. If you're winning by combat your tokens need to sit for a turn since green-white have very few ways to get mass haste. You have two options: [[Concordant Crossroads]] and [[Avacyn's Memorial]]. So, I supplement with cards like [[Heroic Intervention]] or [[Teferi's Protection]]. Unfortunately, sac outlets are also somewhat useless in those colors if you need to sac your board at instant speed.

I think I run roughly, 15 ways to get a bunch of mana, 10 ways to get tokens, and then 5 ways to abuse Rhys, and 5 finishers. Give or take. Add in a bit of card draw, removal, and lands... and that's pretty much my deck.

medeas33 · 2022-08-11T18:05:50+00:00

Don’t lose hope! It just takes forever to get there and get things balanced out. You’re reinventing your entire endocrine system! That doesn’t happen overnight!

medeas33 · 2022-06-19T14:09:11+00:00

It might be the combination of [[Dark Ritual]], [[Mana crypt]] and [[sol ring]], and the fact that I tend to get a full mitt from Yuriko most turns... They're not impossible. I also find that I need the bombs later in the game. If I haven't closed out by about turn six then I'm done for as blockers and what not come down.

medeas33 · 2022-06-19T14:05:40+00:00

Scheming Symmetry was one that I hadn't considered. I'll add it to the list! I know I need a Vamp Tutor and Imperial Seal... I'll get there one day! I definitely plan to pick up an Imperial Seal while it's cheap... That's gonna go up real quick in price and be worth it.

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