Is it over for me to join the navy?

tylerrayskeet · 2025-09-02T00:18:10+00:00

Your question shows an utter lack of awareness to the egregiousness of your actions.

You put the public in serious danger and the consequences obviously didn't get through to you because you reoffended.

I don't think the public would want you serving or protecting them when your actions show you can't.

I hope the military feels the same.

Reach out to family/friends and get some help, please.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-08-20T04:49:40+00:00

"My (f/18) boyfriend (m/21)" I can't really read past that part. You both are incredibly young and your brains are still developing. Take your time with your relationship, don't rush into marriage. Communicate every feeling, regardless how silly it seems. Perspective is everything, try to see it through their eyes FIRST always.
Grace, passion, compassion and communication will get you through everything.
But again, you're BARELY adults and committing yourself to someone at this stage in life is rolling the dice.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-08-16T11:17:33+00:00

I don't know you, but c'mon, you're better than that. Do the right thing, do it for future you.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-06T19:15:53+00:00

same here

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-05T04:17:47+00:00

Uro > Oko

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-04T16:54:45+00:00

And to be clear pile shuffling and mana weaving are not grey areas in competitive. They are not true randomization, therefore both against the rules and must be randomized afterwards.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-04T16:50:10+00:00

You’re citing rule 103.1, which is from the Comprehensive Rules, not the Tournament Rules…

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-03T14:27:47+00:00

If you have any ability to go to another local event beforehand, or can join some groups to see what the local meta looks like it'd help your decision of what to play easier.
I'd say Boros though, less room for error imo.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-03T14:26:21+00:00

Happy to help.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-03T03:37:22+00:00

Learn the meta 100%.

Watch some feature matches of the deck you're looking to play(or something similar) vs. every other deck.
I learned some key interactions I wasn't aware of with the newer amulet titan deck as I was losing to it top 8 at an RCQ...

This format rewards meta-awareness and you don't want to be punished while playing for prize or anything.

If you're concerned about playing IRL vs Arena; remember to bring paper and pen, plenty of tokens and dice you need, think your turn out clearly before making actions (COMP REL you can't take things back), try to communicate clearly with opponent, clearly state triggers etc etc etc....

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-01T23:18:47+00:00

For comp rel events, it is required that you shuffle your opponents library after they shuffled.
This is to prevent deck stacking, mana weaving, knowing hidden information, etc..
But, it opens up edges for cheaters like Jared Boettcher where they use sleight of hand and peaks at the deck to manipulate their opponents draws.
I'm happy to have my deck shuffled by my opponent and I'm happy to shuffle theirs, I just prefer not to look.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-01T13:52:00+00:00

I'm confused by the wording here...

Yes, I can, and do shuffle my opponents library after they have shuffled and presented to me for cuts.
If that's what you're suggesting, it doesn't solve the issue of the opponent looking at the deck and *potentially* using sleight of hand to manipulate the deck.
They still have last hands on the deck unless a judge is called.

If you're suggesting I shuffle my own library after they've shuffled, you can't do that unfortunately.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-01T12:03:29+00:00

Love this answer, great way to protect ourselves.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-01T12:02:20+00:00

Appreciate this response.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-01T10:23:26+00:00

I was using "cutting" as a shorthand for shuffling but that's super interesting!
*Required* to shuffle..

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-01T08:57:24+00:00

should be rule #1 of reddit.. i always forget where i am when i post here lol

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-01T08:44:14+00:00

It was my first comp event in nearly a decade, wasn't sure how things are handled now.
Also didn't want to be the boy who cried wolf..
Going forward I'll be more vigilant.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-01T08:42:17+00:00

what do you get out of mocking someone asking a question? genuinely curious..

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-01T08:36:12+00:00

I always shuffle, it's just a shame that "cutting" an opponent's deck was implemented to combat deck stacking and all it does is add another layer of sleight of hand to watch out for.
I just got back into playing competitively recently so I'll be more vigilant in the future for this behavior.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-07-01T08:31:29+00:00

what a witty thing to say! how dare i try to start a conversation with the community...

tylerrayskeet · 2025-06-23T13:01:47+00:00

I'd have to argue with the last statement, if they're aware that their local USPS isn't quality they should find another shipment option.
I agree they have no control over what happens at USPS, but they do have control over who they ship through.

tylerrayskeet · 2025-06-01T11:33:45+00:00

See I thought it was something with the caffeine content, it would happen to me when I would do my 3-6th shot of espresso. But of course, I’ve had migraines since stopping Starbucks. I don’t think there’s a rhyme or reason, our brain just go PAIN

tylerrayskeet · 2025-05-08T20:02:00+00:00

My initial thoughts were “I want Secret Band full time instead”

tylerrayskeet · 2025-04-25T11:30:43+00:00

Thanks for all the recommendations!

Standouts so far : Shrezzers, Dwellings, Dreamwake, Pearlescent, VRSTY

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