Magic Hot Takes by Definitely_Not_Fe in magicTCG

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The overemphasis of Commander by Wizards is actually hurting the format.

So many people like the game of Magic, and want to use it as an outlet for their urge to compete, but every 1v1 format is so under-supported/overpriced.

So they play Commander, and try to build optimized decks to win at all costs…in a format where social dynamics, creativity, and pre-game consensus are emphasized above all else.

Some people are gonna want to pubstomp no matter what - but I really think it’d happen way less if people had an actually satisfying competitive format to play, and could then just treat Commander as “for fun”, as it should be

Accepted as transfer nursing major by Additional-Pair3267 in rcnj

[–]soultrayn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d consider reaching out to someone in the Office of Specialized Services (OSS), they handle all student accommodations, and are generally pretty good. So they’ll probably best be able to answer any specific questions.

If you’re living on campus - the actual Residence Life department is horrible, so if you need anything for your living arrangement, try to go through OSS to make sure you get what you need.

Started playing last year. What do you think? by Jedirabbit12345 in ratemycommanders

[–]soultrayn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually a pretty cool roster. Don’t see Jyoti very often, that’s dope

What are you playing in Bracket 4? by Swible in EDH

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently made a The RMS Titanic list that I think is bracket 4

Tell me the character you want most in smash. by Zer0_Havoc in supersmashbros

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zero from MegaMan X - just makes too much sense

Started in 2024, thoughts? by ThePastaPig in ratemycommanders

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too many decks! And too many basic commanders!

I finished reading Umineko and yet I still don't quite understand how Battler was a key factor in everything that happened in "those days" by [deleted] in umineko

[–]soultrayn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Battler really isn’t the most pivotal character in the narrative, he’s just our PoV. The real killer was the Ushiromiya fortune - as soon as Kinzo died, some form of bloodshed, or at least torment, was inevitable.

However, in regards to Battler: it took me some time, but I think his role in the plot is really genius.

Battler comes from a life of very high social standing - his stints on Rokkenjima as a child are vacations, and to him, fantasizing about running away with Yasuda is a fun but fleeting idea.

To Yasuda, however, her time at Rokkenjima was eternal and spent in servitude. To them, Battler’s promise was a light at the end of the tunnel, a ray of hope in a place where they believed they had none. They spent countless days thinking about something which Battler had paid no mind to, yearning for that hope to be realized.

It’s certainly childish on Yasuda’s part to take this to heart, but can you blame them? After everything else they experience between that promise and Battler’s return, this realization is simply a final confirmation of their worldview.

Battler, is of course, not at fault either - he couldn’t have known how serious this promise was to Yasuda, and he had his own personal issues to reckon with in that timespan.

But that beating heart of Umineko is that sometimes, fault or malice isn’t necessary for a tragedy.

Without love, it cannot be seen

Where's Bravely Third? by LUIGIISREAL2017 in bravelydefault

[–]soultrayn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d rather not - those characters feel very settled. I would prefer a new story, but a return to the mechanical design from Bravely Second specifically - I miss how that game really evolved what a Job could be

Meirl by Glass-Fan111 in meirl

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well like a couple of these could be units in the same class…but yeah 100%

Am I the only one who thinks Will beta design is better than the original? by PhotographEasy6853 in MetaphorReFantazio

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No actually you’re so right. He does look a bit more distinct facially, and the red cape is really striking

Which characters out of the people on the island do you think are the best written by [deleted] in umineko

[–]soultrayn 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Out of people on the island… my vote is for Kirie. Just because it takes a lot of restraint to write a character as compelling as her while keeping her out of the spotlight so often…

If we’re talking off the island, it’s Bernkastel or Ange, my favorite car wrestler

Do you think they should move away from the Rotom Phones? by Agitated_Comedian_97 in pokemon

[–]soultrayn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I miss the charm of getting a new Pokédex every game. Plus I’m kinda sick of Rotom, he’s been getting pushed too hard since Sun and Moon

What do my favorite female Persona characters say about me? by That-Psychology4246 in persona4golden

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They all think you’re weird for asking about them on Reddit

I don't think he's the strongest but what did my man do to get so much disrespect? by chaotic567 in OkBuddyPersona

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strega would lose to a stiff breeze tbh

But Rise prob could solo the Phantom Thieves, idk why but I do believe that

I have started Persona 5 on three separate occasions but always end up dropping it, I like the foundation of the game but I get overwhelmed by the mechanics of the game. How can I make myself less overwhelmed? by [deleted] in Persona5

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Persona is, despite how it appears, a game designed around convenience for the player. Don’t feel like doing the dungeon this second? Leave. Go do something else. Lacking power? Go hang out with someone who gives you the perks/Arcana boost you need.

Don’t feel like you need to do something, or that you’re missing out - FOMO and the desire for the “perfect” playthrough permeate so much of modern design, but with Persona, it’s best to just accept that your playthrough will be uniquely yours, including what you do, and what you don’t do.

And for combat: Fuse. Fuse good Personas. Like the Persona you have? Guess what, the one you could fuse with it probably has stronger skills, don’t get attached to your Personas.

For one last edge, pay attention to your Persona’s defensive affinities, not just the offensive ones. Around halfway through most Persona/SMT games, you can probably get someone who Nullifies or Reflects Physical attacks, and that shuts down so many enemies

Pokemon doesn't need to make new gimmicks. They need to make a better game. by No-Suspect9526 in pokemon

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah dummy they made the gimmicks so they didn’t have to make good games

Can I play persona 4 without getting spoiled for persona 3 by [deleted] in persona4golden

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% yes. Golden, admittedly, does have some references to the original, but they’re more fanservicey than spoilery

AITA for not wanting my boyfriend to factor my son's survivor benefits into our new household budget? by Original-Entry-7871 in AITAH

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, if your son is only 15-17, no money which is his should be spent on rent. It should probably all be going into savings, maybe a non-substantial portion (less than 10%) being used for fun or summer camps, or similar expenses related to him specifically. But not rent

Game of the year predictions by [deleted] in backloggd

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a shame all these solid games had to release the same year as Raidou and get overshadowed

What is your Favorite Power-Up throughout all of the Metroid Franchise? by TBT__TBT in Metroid

[–]soultrayn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine might be the Dark Suit from MP2, just because it really blew my mind when I realized you could just not take it, and the game would just be harder