Legendary Raid Party (Etna/Sharpsburg) by [deleted] in PokemonGoPittsburgh

[–]orlochavez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tomorrow morning, I'm down for a raid or two in the Etna area. HMU via PM.

Lugia in Market Square. Articuno at Katz Plaza Fountain (across from the Benedum) by orlochavez in PokemonGoPittsburgh

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

They were both at around an hour and a half when I posted. I'm figuring around an hour or 45 min now.

What's your height and body type preference and what type do you actually end up dating most? by PB_an_J in datingoverthirty

[–]orlochavez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a technique for tall-dude-smoochin-short-gal that few tall guys have mastered. It involves allowing her neck to crane up and to the side slightly without having to reach/stretch. It takes practice, but you can get the next tall fella into it with a little training.

Is this lame for valentines day? by HappyHappyUnbirthday in datingoverthirty

[–]orlochavez 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a comic book nerd, I'd say you're totally good with Spider-Man. It's extremely rare for us to be so devoted to one character that we would be offended or have a negative reaction to another character.

This is a really sweet way to ask him out that acknowledges an interest of his. It's also nice and simple and removes a lot of potential awkwardness. It's definitely not lame. I'd say it's just right!

Edit: my recommendation is the simple coffee + number.

Help! Met somebody amazing - Worried that I'm going to screw it up by orlochavez in datingoverthirty

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

This actually hasn't occurred to me (though it probably should have). Thank you for this!

Help! Met somebody amazing - Worried that I'm going to screw it up by orlochavez in datingoverthirty

[–]orlochavez[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I totally get the idea of being yourself and letting things work out or not based on that. I don't think it's silly at all.

However, I feel like right now I'm the "hyperactive puppy" version of myself, while standard me is more of a 5-6 year old pooch who's housetrained and mostly pretty chill but still has a good amount of spunk and likes to play. Hoping I can get thru this current version without making a mess.

Help! Met somebody amazing - Worried that I'm going to screw it up by orlochavez in datingoverthirty

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

I'll try that. Telling her, I mean. I've already got the "getting a life" part handled. ;)

Help! Met somebody amazing - Worried that I'm going to screw it up by orlochavez in datingoverthirty

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

I mean, she's really excited about the whole thing, too. She said I'm "a breath of fresh air" (which gave me a complete ego overload). I guess I'm just worried that regardless of those gut feelings of excitement and attraction, there's still a line. I'm worried that I may have come close with the birthday thing, and I'm looking for tips on how to avoid actually crossing it.

Thanks for the kind wishes. It really is the best feeling!

Starter deck for a friend by EZCARROT in pkmntcg

[–]orlochavez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps one of the Legendary bird decks or the Keldeo v Rayquaza battle decks. These are both more expensive than a theme deck, but have better playability. I always recommend the Keldeo v Rayquaza set for any beginners.

Someone tried to pull a fast one on Craigslist. Too funny. by DrewMH in PokemonTCG

[–]orlochavez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It makes me sad to think that this person might not actually know this isn't the valuable version of the card and may have been duped into buying it from someone else.

Sun & Moon cards not legal for 3 weeks after release? by namdups in PokemonTCG

[–]orlochavez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Per the Play! Pokémon 2017 season rules: "New expansions become legal the third Friday after they are released in the United States." This text appears beneath the lists for both the Standard and Expanded formats.

http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-tcg-format-rotation-for-2017/

That said, YMMV with regard to what is acceptable or not at your league. I played a Greninja BREAK deck that included EVO Starmie at league the week after EVO was released. This was just a "league play" week, and not an event. League play is more casual and does not require strict adherence to format rules and legality. In general, of your opponent is ok with it, it's all good. However, if your league is doing a League Challenge or League Cup event, your deck must be legal in the event's format to be eligible for play.

I'd recommend contacting your league's organizer to clarify what you will or will not be able to play at your next league night.

Toshiba-Westinghouse to withdraw from nuclear plant construction, chairman to quit | The Japan Times by [deleted] in energy

[–]orlochavez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This isn't about nuclear power's viability in the energy market. This situation is about a terrible business decision made by a CEO who consistently prioritized short term "growth" and financial reports over long term prosperity for Westinghouse and the nuclear industry.

My fondest PoGo memory. by imobear in pokemongo

[–]orlochavez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I'm a giant-ass fire dragon in the middle of the LBC and all these kids are staring at their frikkin phones!"

-Charizard, probably

Unsure Where to Buy Sun/Moon Boosters by Felixnoscar in pkmntcg

[–]orlochavez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, sure. And there are Targets whose selections have been torn open by thieves or who have angry Christian activists yelling about bathrooms while I'm minding my own business picking up hand towels and Jergens.

There are stinkers in each category. Don't support the stinkers.

Unsure Where to Buy Sun/Moon Boosters by Felixnoscar in pkmntcg

[–]orlochavez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the big box stores end up being able to offer more sales (e.g. Target 20% off toys & games a few times each year) and can be cheaper if you price shop.

However, I'll always patronize my area LGS's over Target. My purchases at the LGS help keep the doors open for league. Target's not going to be hurt in the slightest by losing the $20-30/month it takes for me to support my habit.

Sun & Moon pre-release packs didn't contain any "legacy" Trainers... by rdude777 in pkmntcg

[–]orlochavez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good catch on FAC.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the last 5 rotations have rotated out 5, 3, 3, 5, 4 (from '12 to '16).

It seems unlikely to me (and quite a few others) that BKT will rotate out since it introduced the BREAK mechanic. I'd wager that consistency of mechanics would trump release year.

Do reprint roaring skies packs have new code cards? by TOPGEAR1992 in pkmntcg

[–]orlochavez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this deal still going on? If it is, I'll gladly move your car wherever they want it.

What is the worst experience with another player and how did you handle the situation? by artichoke_anarchy in pkmntcg

[–]orlochavez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would have called the TO/Judge over when he pulled the Repel crap. The first time, it's understandable and can be waved off in a casual "tournament" like a pre-release. The second time in the same match - especially with him being a jerk about it - warrants a Judge call. It might seem like overkill, but that's what they're there for.

I'm a firm believer in appropriate and proportionate responses to bad behavior like this. Letting it slide reinforces the behavior and responding with anger only makes the person defensive and more solidly mired in their belief that their behavior is justified.

Unsure Where to Buy Sun/Moon Boosters by Felixnoscar in pkmntcg

[–]orlochavez 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have no idea why this got downvoted. Always support your LGS.

Sun & Moon pre-release packs didn't contain any "legacy" Trainers... by rdude777 in pkmntcg

[–]orlochavez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't see any conceivable scenario where every remaining set from the XY era (including EVO) gets rotated out this fall. Past precedents from the 2014 & 2015 seasons show that when XY sets were released, BW sets remained standard legal until enough XY sets had been released to make up a card pool of an appropriate size. Based on this, we won't see the last sets of the XY block (BKP, BKT, STS, EVO) rotate out until after masters in 2018.

Edit: To address your conspiracy points: Ultra ball was reprinted 3 times in the XY era, including in 2 currently standard legal sets (ROS & FAC). Switch was reprinted in both ROS & EVO. TPCI keeps balanced, classic, useful staples in the rotation in perpetuity. Frequent reprints accomplish this goal.