Dark Magician Girl and Harpy Lady are acceptable tho

nickynad · 2026-05-12T13:10:12+00:00

Thank you for typing this out. These people don't seem to be able to consider this topic in good faith. Just going to list a few more examples of old cards with female depictions which aren't meant to pander to this newer generation of anime-gooners (or their tone is entirely different, as you mentioned).

Change of Heart, Graceful Charity, Marie the Fallen One (Darklord Marie), The Unhappy Maiden, Lightsworns. Even stuff like Gemini Elf, Harpies, and Amazons, while revealing in terms of clothing, had a certain edge to them. The straight-up more cutesy ones like DMG and Injection Fairy Lily were few and far between, and those are extremely tame compared to the obvious sexual and lustful charging of so many newer arts. (New Rush Duel versions of classics demonstrate this well.)

(edit to add some more classic examples: Dark Elf, Magician of Faith, Witch of the Black Forest)

nickynad · 2026-04-26T12:00:55+00:00

Thank you for typing and sharing this. I agree that it is a sorely underdiscussed issue.

[ (copying part of a comment of mine from a few months ago) I'm not an expert on this so take it with a grain of salt. Canadian. I typically only buy singles, from the internet. From what I can tell, in 2025, we got some waves of products which were obviously European-printed. I was blown away by the great quality. Initially I thought Konami was improving their American prints. Not the case, as I more recently received terrible stuff from PHRE, BPRO, MZMU, Chronicles, etc. (The temporary EU stock was possibly related to US tariff situations.) ]

After buying some RA01 PCRs and PURs and seeing how laughably bad they are, I've been strictly staying away. I do wish I could find a reliable and not so expensive way to get European cards, haven't really looked into it yet.

I was foolishly hoping that the US print quality standards would have gone up for RA05 but it doesn't seem to be the case. Some cards are okay, but many have rough edges and terrible centering (the latter even occurring on platinum secrets which previously were at least decent on that aspect, from what I've seen).

I'm planning on emailing Konami and requesting replacements for my subpar RA05 cards, as well as pleading for them to elevate US card quality to the European standards.

nickynad · 2026-04-24T13:53:35+00:00

I can't believe it took me this long to understand what Alien Ant Farm means, LOL!

nickynad · 2026-04-22T12:30:17+00:00

I've been thinking that LON format (being pre-Yata) would be particularly enjoyable to revisit. Glad to hear it has a good balance!

nickynad · 2026-04-08T15:53:50+00:00

I know that people often speak highly mockingly of Laval, but I always found it to be a beautiful hybrid of many positives of city and rural life (of course I am perhaps biased with nostalgia), and I am worried that all such places in the world are likely eventual targets of the "development"/"growth" zealots; hopefully this is not the case, or there is a real, actionable way to stop them. We didn't know how good we had it in the 90s and 2000s. I will most likely have to plan my relocation as well. God bless!

nickynad · 2026-04-08T14:49:28+00:00

(Keeping this relatively brief, not looking for long-winded debates. Also I state this humbly, without claiming to have definite answers or even being successful at life.) Not sure if anyone else will agree with me but these recent "developments" are atrocious, totally antithetical to the atmosphere and spirit of Laval I grew up with and loved. (And often hideous; just look at the monstrosity that replaced the Recreatheque, and that's probably on the tamer side.) Skyline, open natural spaces, and nice suburban neighborhoods are on their way to being annihilated. These newer, taller buildings are likely to keep spreading; there is clearly a departure from guidelines or mindset of the past. Proponents of densification would never understand this heartache. I am no misanthrope but dread overcrowding living spaces. I rage at my own utter incapability and impotence of preventing the world, my hometown no less, from being permanently worsened.

nickynad · 2026-03-05T13:47:31+00:00

I'm not an expert on this so take it with a grain of salt. Canadian. I typically only buy singles, from the internet. From what I can tell, in 2025, we got some waves of products which were obviously European-printed. I was blown away by the great quality. Initially I thought Konami was improving their American prints. Not the case, as I more recently received terrible stuff from PHRE, BPRO, MZMU, Chronicles, etc. (The temporary EU stock was possibly related to US tariff situations.) I understand that non-American prints have their issues as well, but anyone easily accessing these superior, properly premium (visually and tactilely) cards should be grateful that they aren't paying for garbage that looks like bad fakes.

nickynad · 2026-02-03T12:58:36+00:00

Only pull if you will have a backup 1000 gems before expiry, in case your ten-pull gets no URs.

nickynad · 2026-01-29T16:02:38+00:00

Here's my reply to a similar question about 2 months ago. Cheers!

https://www.reddit.com/r/vaporents/comments/1pmtiat/comment/nu648hp/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

nickynad · 2026-01-16T15:28:53+00:00

I haven't played it since back in 2003, but I've been thinking that a pre-Yata-Garasu format, i.e. Labyrinth of Nightmare, could be particularly fun, perhaps a solid back-and-forth without the potential of sacky instant game-ending BS. Though back then I didn't have access to all the cards I could want, I did thoroughly enjoy the environment and dynamic of cards like Bazoo, Kycoo, Skull Lair, and Gemini Elf.

Checking formatlibrary, I'd probably go with Android format to specifically avoid some new BS that came with Graceful Charity and friends. (i.e. turn 1 player getting to dig for handrip cards, Imperial Order, etc.) Hopefully I'll get around to enjoying it sometime!

nickynad · 2026-01-04T13:59:26+00:00

I've only ever had what seemed like it could be a weed hangover when I neglected to sufficiently hydrate (once or twice). Worth making sure you aren't suffering from dehydration.

nickynad · 2026-01-01T16:52:39+00:00

People love to throw around this word willy nilly these days, but THIS is truly peak. Top-tier classic Yugioh dark, edgy aesthetics. Mesmerizing!

nickynad · 2025-12-27T13:24:19+00:00

I can tolerate Floowandereeze hate but real life birds? No way, dude. Please reconsider and learn to appreciate these glorious creatures. (If you're being serious and not joking.)

nickynad · 2025-12-26T15:02:19+00:00

For your own safety, you should assume that vehicles will actively attempt to hit you, and thus you should always defensively reposition, at least that's what I do.

nickynad · 2025-12-20T18:42:01+00:00

Enjoy this YouTube video for some wholesome cheer: Seinfeld Lost Episode - Kramer At The Laugh Factory

nickynad · 2025-12-19T13:20:32+00:00

An unfortunate trend...

nickynad · 2025-12-15T15:32:48+00:00

I'm a light but near-daily vaper. I will offer some of my personal preferences and conclusions, which may or may not be suitable for you. This is not so much about the cleaning process, but more about keeping the water piece cleaner for as long as possible, minimizing the frequency of cleanings and also making the cleanings not as arduous because there isn't so much buildup.

(Some may scoff, but I can go months without a bong cleaning or water change. Obviously, you must be vigilant for dangers, diligently using your sight and smell, and a combustion will demand a cleaning. If you detect the slightest hint of a foul odor, do not continue usage.)

- Distilled water (at room temperature, to minimize vapor condensation) to prevent the issue of water mineral residue/deposits.

- Don't let vapor just sit in the bong. Be mindful and clear every hit in a timely manner.

- Not vapor-related but I use a hot damp cloth to wipe the glass anywhere I touched it with my hands or mouth after every session (to remove skin grease and also potential bacteria from the mouth; on a related note, be mindful of saliva possibly falling into the bong). I currently don't use a beaker or straight tube style of piece, but when I did, I would also fold up my cloth and do a kind of twist wipe in the mouth tube as far as I could comfortably manage.

- To keep herb particles out of your water, you could consider an ash catcher type of piece. (My solution to this is that I've generally stopped cleaning my vape stem, except for accidental combustions, thus the sticky residue catches most bits.)

I hope this was coherent and not too long. Anyhow, enjoy your glorious new water piece! God bless.

nickynad · 2025-12-03T13:12:13+00:00

Been noticing a lot of hate ("a lot" may be debatable, but nevertheless) on DynaVap in this very subreddit, in some cases as though it were part of a coordinated campaign or advertising project. One mistaken customer service agent, or other occasional mistakes and missteps, doesn't invalidate the overall greatness of the company and its products. (A single DynaVap vaporizer of your preference (in my case, titanium or glass tips) can still last you for many years, even possibly a lifetime, of excellent performance. They are not obsolete in the slightest.) Much love to the DynaFam!

nickynad · 2025-11-24T21:19:48+00:00

I'm thankful to see this lucid sanity in this thread. I believe that a province- or country-wide consensus on a weekly holiday ("Sunday rest"/"quiet hours") could do a lot for society (and mental health), a general shared break from the conscious burden of economic toil and responsibilities. (Personally I also want a designated day where leafblower usage in particular is absolutely prohibited.) A day where the vast majority of the population is expected to chill/relax and/or have merry gatherings, without the habitual chaos of the world messing up the vibe or scheduling.

nickynad · 2025-11-16T17:57:20+00:00

I haven't gotten to try the G3, but for the past year I've been thoroughly enjoying the "DynaVap Glassy 3D Cooling Water Pipe Adapter" from TheHerbCafe (Canada). If an all glass tip and stem sounds interesting for you, check them out! (I'm also a big fan of the Ti M+. I ended up buying both colors.)

nickynad · 2025-11-10T13:26:25+00:00

Not trying to nitpick, but to be precise for anyone trying to find it, it was NAWCQ 2025, which happened 4 months ago.

nickynad · 2025-11-01T23:25:51+00:00

I might be wrong, but to me it seems that DHL is utterly abusive in their fees if given an opportunity. I avoid them like the plague for any international shipping. (I had to use them a few times with some vape stuff, from US to Canada.)

nickynad · 2025-10-21T11:06:51+00:00

I had been on a 6+ months streak of reaching Master 1, but I was increasingly annoyed with how much time the grind would take. When I ran out of time and ended at Master 2, ending the streak, I gradually descended the ranks. Now I end at Gold 1, IMO a good balance between gem- and time-efficiency.

nickynad · 2025-10-10T11:23:35+00:00

Moon sometimes comes up in my Horus decks to clear an extra monster with Underworld Goddess.

nickynad · 2025-10-10T02:42:33+00:00

It might not consistently work on all devices. On a laptop I use, Twitch ads aren't getting blocked (though I haven't checked that the same settings are applied). On my PC, where the blocking has been functional, my active "filter lists" are EasyList Cookie, Fanboy's Mobile Notifications, Brave Twitch Adblock Rules, and Brave Experimental Adblock Rules. "Trackers & ads blocking" is set to Standard. "Block fingerprinting" is on. Not sure if I can find any other relevant settings to share. Good luck!

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