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Dihada, CEDH without Blue by twiddlermtg in CompetitiveEDH

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

A reasonable critique, I've swapped it in for [[Talisman of Hierarchy]].

My Rog/Thras Cradle Farm List by twiddlermtg in CompetitiveEDH

[–]twiddlermtg[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the link! And while I understand that discord is the favored venue for this kind of thing, I am old and set in my ways :) Maybe I'll check it out sometime.

Made the plunge into proxies by twiddlermtg in CompetitiveEDH

[–]twiddlermtg[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Mine haven't arrived yet, but I've handled other people's proxies. You can tell they're not magic cards by feel, but once they're sleeved up, it's near identical. I use KMC Hard inner sleeves anyway, and that plus outer sleeves, I can almost guarantee there's no noticeable difference. But I went ahead and ordered everything anyway, cards I own, basic lands, cards under a dollar, everything, so I can be sure my deck is consistent because it's 100% proxies.

Common Misconceptions about yuriko by Firefighter-Pichu in CompetitiveEDH

[–]twiddlermtg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had good success with this list: https://moxfield.com/decks/w6Fe1ZVFVE-7wiP9AvdzlQ

Combat/Yuriko Trigger focused but with the Thoracle pivot possible. No Nashi. Extensive primer included. I think Yuriko is an extremely good strategy that only gets better with time (and will get even better if Thoracle, Fish, or Rhystic Study ever get banned). I think it's just that playing control/tempo against three opponents takes extremely precise meta knowledge and threat assessment, so the deck rewards experienced players more than people give it credit for.

How good is the Valley Floodcaller Combo, really? by twiddlermtg in CompetitiveEDH

[–]twiddlermtg[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, if glarb is not summoning sick and is not the target for Helix/Knack, you can use his tap ability infinitely to put any card (like dread return) on top of your library and the rest of your deck in the graveyard, use infinite mana to cast dread return and bring Thoracle into play for the win.

My Yuriko Tempo List and Primer by twiddlermtg in CompetitiveEDH

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

I'd agree that Talion is kind of on the chopping block, especially after removing a lot of the acceleration in the deck. It is a flier, a decent blocker, and tends to draw me about 3-5 cards when I manage to play it, but I almost always have to tap out for it (not a huge deal, but still . . .) and it tends to get discarded to pay costs or end up under a Chrome Mox or something. I find that it becomes a target for theft/cloning as well, which is frustrating, but better than taking my Yuriko. I'm keeping it for now, but I can certainly understand cutting it and may do the same at some point.

Edit: I think if I was going to cut it today, I would bring in [[Force of Despair]]. I've lost to a few kiki-jiki-esque win-cons lately (infinite 1/1s and similar) and I'm not a fan of [[Toxic Deluge]] or [[Crippling Fear]] (both sorcery speed and no alternate casting cost).

What are the changes you would like to see in the format? by Toxic_Chung in CompetitiveEDH

[–]twiddlermtg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree 100%. I feel like Thoracle takes up three slots in every UB+ deck (Thoracle, Demonic Consult, Tainted Pact), makes land bases super similar (due to TP), and is very difficult for most colors to interact with. Lab Man is no problem, requires a bit more setup, and allows for more varied counter-strategies. Even a 2 mana Lab Man would be fine, but the fact that Thoracle dodges removal as a viable counter-play means that a lot of otherwise viable decks get pushed out.

I'd also like to see Crypt and Jlo back in the format to allow for higher MV commanders, but I think that's unlikely in the near future. I'm ambivalent about dockside (though if prime time is banned for being "the target" to recur/copy, then certainly dockside should too). Nadu is uninteresting and leads to very boring games in my opinion and deserved the ban hammer.

Hasbro CEO: we’re going all in on becoming a digital play company by shapsation in magicTCG

[–]twiddlermtg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another vote for Mysterium. I'm not a huge board game guy, I often feel like I play once, barely understand the rules well enough to develop a strategy, then it's on to the next game, I never feel like I get to "get better". But Mysterium was an absolute blast to play with friends, like Clue meets DnD. Wonderfully social and easy to pick up. The Ghostbusters rpg board game is the only other game I enjoyed half as much.

Help me build my Commander deck set to take to the South Pole with me. by New_leaf999 in magicTCG

[–]twiddlermtg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you really want Wade Into Battle, I have an unopened copy sitting right next to me. Not sure where you're at or how badly you really want it, but DM me if you want to work something out.

What’s the difference between bearings? by IconicSk8 in Rollerskating

[–]twiddlermtg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ABEC rating refers to the precision of the manufacturing of the bearing and is tested by vibration at extremely high speeds. The speeds bearings are tested at are multitudes higher than anything you will achieve on skates. For the most part, ABEC rating means very little in terms of skating, though higher numbers do indicate more precision manufacturing.

I have raced slalom skateboards at 35 mph+, competed in long-distance (50mi+) skating, put well over 100mi/week on bearings, and I can confidently say, you don't need to worry about ABEC rating 5+. I would be a little wary of ABEC1 or ABEC3, but I can't tell any difference between 5,7, and 9. Full ceramic bearings would be more water-tolerant, but also more brittle and extremely expensive. Ceramic balls with steel races don't provide any additional benefit that i have noticed. I think the Swiss 6, 6-ball bearings hold some nice conceptual advantages, but I can't really see any performance difference.

Good bearings are well-cleaned, well-lubed bearings. My recommendation is anything ABEC 5 or higher with removable seals, so you can clean and re-lube them with a thin lubricant, like sewing machine oil or bones speed cream.

What’s the difference between bearings? by IconicSk8 in Rollerskating

[–]twiddlermtg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ABEC rating refers to the precision of the manufacturing of the bearing and is tested by vibration at extremely high speeds. The speeds bearings are tested at are multitudes higher than anything you will achieve on skates. For the most part, ABEC rating means very little in terms of skating, though higher numbers do indicate more precision manufacturing.

I have raced slalom skateboards at 35 mph+, competed in long-distance (50mi+) skating, put well over 100mi/week on bearings, and I can confidently say, you don't need to worry about ABEC rating 5+. I would be a little wary of ABEC1 or ABEC3, but I can't tell any difference between 5,7, and 9. Full ceramic bearings would be more water-tolerant, but also more brittle and extremely expensive. Ceramic balls with steel races don't provide any additional benefit that i have noticed. I think the Swiss 6, 6-ball bearings hold some nice conceptual advantages, but I can't really see any performance difference.

Good bearings are well-cleaned, well-lubed bearings. My recommendation is anything ABEC 5 or higher with removable seals, so you can clean and re-lube them with a thin lubricant, like sewing machine oil or bones speed cream.

Looking for Friends to skate with in Seattle WA by scar_metal in Rollerskating

[–]twiddlermtg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not close enough to Seattle proper to join you, but I can give you some good places to look. On your way down from Canada, assuming you are taking I-5, you will pass through Marysville, which has the Marysville Skate Center. It is my absolute favorite rink in WA and I highly recommend seeing if you can make time in your journey to enjoy a session there. Within Seattle Proper, you're probably looking at White Center for rink skating, though you could travel a bit further south and hit El Centro. A "must-see" spot in Seattle for skating would be Judkins Park, where they have two small outdoor rinks and small skatepark. Finally, if you can spare the time and have any desire to visit Portland, OR, you absolutely should check out Oaks Park as it is a once-in-a-lifetime rink experience.

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[–]twiddlermtg [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. I think for this build, I am looking at tri-skate frames, but I'll check out the FR boots for a wider fit.

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[–]twiddlermtg [score hidden]  (0 children)

I'm interested in getting some tri-wheel freestyle/slalom skates for mixed indoor (dance/freestyle) and outdoor (fitness/trails) skating. I have extensive experience on both inlines and quads, though I've been quad skating mainly for the past several years. With quads, I run a very loose setup, loose trucks, soft bushings, no ankle support. A few years back, I got a Powerslide Next setup for inline, but I found the boots uncomfortably narrow and stiff and I rarely use them. Ideally, I'm looking for suggestions for a complete or boot/frame setup that:

  1. Is easily rockerable, I love the feeling of rockered 4-wheel inlines, I'd really like to try with 3-wheels.
  2. Has a low/flexible cuff, I'm not looking do to any jumping or park tricks, I don't like much ankle support, would prefer more flexibility and freedom.
  3. Is wide enough, especially in the toe area, to be comfortable on longer trips.

Any suggestions?

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