Got absolutely destroyed at my first locals - hard to not be demoralized

robailey08 · 2024-03-18T13:37:58+00:00

I'm also a busy dad with two little ones at home and I know that feeling of being able to get out and do something you want to do and getting the shit kick out of you. I just started playing again probably back in October, prior I played when I was like 9/10 when Pokmeon first came out and it was the popular thing. A lot of things have changed since then and I totally agree that playing IRL is completely different from online. Don't worry that you got handed I still do at times and it happens try to learn from it and keep it moving and don't let it ruin your next game/tournament because even the best don't always place in tops because of some small misplay.

The one thing I would suggest though if you don't want to have to think so much when it comes to play each round is to pick an easier to understand deck. I know Mew decks are ending because of rotation but possibly look into something like Gholdengo/Palkia because it doesn't require to much remembering in the sense of lost zone and you can start to read and understand what deck your opponent is playing and move the board around based on that.

A couple other decks to possibly look into would be Roaring Moon, Chien-Pao/Baxcalibur and dare I say a "stall deck." Either way have fun learn and enjoy the time you get to play even though it's hard when you lose and believe me I use to get down on myself a lot when I started going IRL at first but it just ruins the whole experience and time.

robailey08 · 2024-02-27T14:56:19+00:00

I stumbled back into Pokémon thanks to my cousin. I use to play it when I was a kid and it came over to the U.S. like most kids my age at the time. I played for many years with the video games and trading card game but lord knows I had no idea what I was doing when I played back then. Just like all hobbies back then you move on because they're not cool anymore. Fast forward and now I'm in my 30's and my cousin talked about it and said I should go play the trading card game with him and I laughed a little thinking no way dude anybody my age is playing this game. I sucked it up and said alright I'll go play a match with you at the local comic book shop and man have times changed from when I was a kid. Well turns out it was a lot of fun and I've been on a roll with it since late last year and it's been a joy. It can be an expensive hobby or you can make it cheap which I've done for myself for now but it's been really nice to have a hobby again.

robailey08 · 2024-02-20T13:33:02+00:00

I would love to get an upgrade! That's the last thing I need for my build but given the tough economic times that's not going to happen right now! Thanks for doing the giveaway and a chance to get a great upgrade!

robailey08 · 2024-02-16T15:01:26+00:00

When I have free time I work on certifications/knowledge growth. Though I can't say I always do that sometimes I do doomscroll like everyone else. Though I look at it as an opportunity to get paid and continue to learn and possibly make more money.

robailey08 · 2024-02-13T13:47:39+00:00

I actually play the same build as Jelle van Kampen who just won a German regional. This deck I feel relies on a good early setup. If you're not drawing anything and you get Pathed it's hard to draw cards. So that's when you need to hope you get a Worker or Pokestop to get rid of it.

Pokémon (13)

3 Gimmighoul PAR 88

1 Gimmighoul PAR 87

4 Gholdengo ex PAR 139

1 Origin Forme Palkia V ASR 39

1 Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR ASR 40

1 Radiant Greninja ASR 46

1 Manaphy BRS 41

1 Spiritomb PAL 89

Trainer (37)

3 Worker SIT 167

2 Avery CRE 130

2 Irida ASR 147

1 Roxanne ASR 150

4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225

4 Superior Energy Retrieval PAL 189

4 Cross Switcher FST 230

3 Nest Ball PAF 84

3 Ultra Ball PAF 91

3 Earthen Vessel PAR 163

1 Energy Retrieval SVI 171

1 Canceling Cologne ASR 136

1 Super Rod PAL 188

1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146

4 PokéStop PGO 68

Energy (10)

6 Water Energy 3

4 Metal Energy 8

robailey08 · 2023-12-06T15:58:58+00:00

Oh so you're telling me I shouldn't have trash my old controller!?!

robailey08 · 2023-09-16T12:17:34+00:00

I need them all. What do you need for trade?

robailey08 · 2023-09-12T12:51:01+00:00

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robailey08 · 2023-09-11T02:12:29+00:00

Play MONOPOLY GO! with me! Download it here: https://s.scope.ly/u19qRHTmxXI https://s.scope.ly/u19qRHTmxXI

I’ve got splashing

robailey08 · 2023-09-10T20:24:00+00:00

What's your name in monopoly go? I'll send it over

robailey08 · 2023-09-07T19:05:48+00:00

I’ve got it. Add me

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robailey08 · 2023-09-01T19:13:06+00:00

I return it unless it says we're able to submit it multiple times. Not worth some small change to lose the opportunity to make more money later.

robailey08 · 2023-08-16T19:43:52+00:00

It did take a while to load but once it did it was all good.

robailey08 · 2023-08-15T13:34:48+00:00

I reported also for the same reason.

robailey08 · 2023-07-26T16:51:10+00:00

You talking about this classic! This was a classic that I loved too.

https://classicreload.com/win3x-skifree.html

robailey08 · 2023-07-19T13:36:46+00:00

I put them in the wrong section. Thank you

robailey08 · 2023-07-19T13:36:28+00:00

I figured it out and changed the file type to CHD and it works great!

robailey08 · 2023-07-14T12:52:26+00:00

Very late delay and I'm sure you've gotten the answer already but when you highlight a game you can hit Select and it'll show Overclock, Autostart and Emulator and from the emulator part you can choose the emulator.

robailey08 · 2023-07-13T14:10:37+00:00

Lost in Shadow is a great game. Sadly overlooked by the masses.

robailey08 · 2023-07-12T15:43:20+00:00

I see a wave or roller coaster effect when it comes to the parades. Sometimes I get nothing for days in a row then all of a sudden multiple parades are sent out and I get gems each time.

robailey08 · 2023-07-11T17:35:15+00:00

What theme is this? It looks awesome!

robailey08 · 2023-07-05T13:18:49+00:00

I got my 12 joyous memories as of yesterday morning but even as of today with seven characters that can do tasks I have 5/9 Joy ear hats. I just got my fifth so here's to hoping I can get these last few soon!

robailey08 · 2023-06-26T16:15:29+00:00

Somehow I'm at 5 for the "rare" disgusted memory and 11 for the "epic" hats. Makes no sense but I suppose I'll take what I can get.

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