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Mew + Eelektross = Chain Paralyze

People are focusing on Manectric but...

Mew fixes Mega Eelektross's mobility problem so besides having a 2-prizer, you can free retreat after discarding energy for the Paralyze. When Mew attacks, re-energize Eelektross with Dynamotor.

Ideally I'd have Killowattrel instead of Meowth on this board.

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 24 days ago
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Why doesn't any Team Rocket's deck include Zapdos?

I only discovered it because I'm now including Articuno in my Lightning deck. I'm going with Zapdos instead of Team Rocket’s Kangaskhan. I would need an additional way of Pokemon search to use Kang.

It's certainly been fun. Zapdos was instrumental to me legit beating a Zam deck, Chandelure control, and just now I decked out a energy disruption Bastiodon deck by moving off their special free retreat Metal energy.

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago

How will gen alpha complete on this show?

With the decline of basic math and reasoning due to AI and ChatGPT, I fear the for the next crop of contestats.

I'm not very serious with this question but there are a good amount of "normal" people on the show currently that have difficulty with basic reasoning and math skills simply because they're nervous or distraced.

I was thinking of the Clock Game that prompted my curiosity.

Teachers, please give your opinion too.

[PS: Is there any game that requires to tell analog time? That would be an insta-loss]

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u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago

Weird "up to..." phrasing for Eri. Is there a reason for not allowing 0?

Eri: "Your opponent reveals their hand, and you discard up to 2 Item cards you find there."

From compendium.pokegym.net:

>With the release of the Ascended Heroes rulebook: For effects of attacks, if a card uses the phrase "up to X" you can choose any number between 0 and the maximum. For other effects (such as the effects of Trainer cards and Abilities), you can choose any number between 1 and the maximum. However, there is one exception: for any effect that allows you to search your deck or discard pile for any card you want and doesn't specify what kind, you must choose at least 1. If a card uses the phrase "any amount" or "any number" (for example, "discard any amount of Energy from this Pokemon") you can choose 0.

Why is there a distinction for Trainer cards? Why not allow 0 cards to be discarded? You still get to see their hand when your opponent still reveals it.

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u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago
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I'd like to mix up my Lightning deck. Perhaps replace all Manectric with 2 Luxray ex lines?

Pokémon: 15
1 Galvantula ex SCR 168
3 Eelektrik BLK 114
1 Fezandipiti ex ASC 288
3 Tynamo BLK 113
2 Iono's Kilowattrel JTG 163
1 Manectric PBL 89
1 Meowth ex POR 107
1 Mega Eelektross ex ASC 278
3 Joltik SCR 50
1 Zekrom ex BLK 166
3 Electrike PBL 23
2 Mega Manectric ex MEG 158
2 Iono's Wattrel JTG 54
1 Stunfisk ASC 62
1 Zeraora DRI 78

Trainer: 17
1 Judge PAF 228
1 Hilda WHT 164
1 Lillie's Determination MEG 169
1 Gwynn PBL 109
2 Air Balloon MEG 166
3 Buddy-Buddy Poffin MEG 167
1 Prime Catcher TEF 157
1 Switch MEW 206
1 Night Stretcher SSP 251
2 Boss's Orders PAL 248
2 Canari ASC 257
1 Ultra Ball BRS 186
1 Powerglass SFA 97
1 Canari ASC 291
1 Special Red Card CRI 113
1 Team Rocket's Petrel DRI 226
1 Battle Cage PFL 116

Energy: 2
10 Basic {L} Energy SVE 12
2 Voltaic {L} Energy PBL 84

Total Cards: 60
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u/FoofaTamingStrange — 1 month ago

Central repository for technical discussions of the Smart Play system?

Not looking for the press release bullet point stuff. I'm looking for the descriptions for how the communication system works, what data is contained in the the smart tags, encryption, potential expandability, BLE, reversing, etc.

If the system was fully open, my first proof of concept project would be an internal log for battle wins and losses for each Pokémon. I know that sounds lame but it would introduce me to all the various systems.

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u/FoofaTamingStrange — 2 months ago

Software Dev looking to work at a Law Firm (IT/Databases/Maintaining Code)

Hello, I’ve been working as a software developer (and in related technical roles) for nearly 20 years. Over the past five years, I’ve also developed a strong interest in the legal system, particularly the federal courts.

A lot of my spare time is spent following cases at the District Court and Court of Appeals levels. Typically, I’ll come across a case in a news article and then dive deeper using CourtListener—following the docket and reading motions, orders, opinions, memoranda, briefs, and other filings. I occasionally find myself going down PACER rabbit holes as well. I enjoy digging into the details and understanding both the substance of a case and the process by which it moves through the courts.

I’m wondering what kinds of careers might combine that interest with my software development background.

I’ve come across terms like legal technology, legal informatics, and computational law, but I’m not sure which, if any, best describes what I’m looking for. I’m also interested in something more directly connected to the courts—for example, a technical or IT role within a Clerk of Court’s office where I’d be exposed to and interact with the legal process while still making use of my technical background.

I’m not looking to become an attorney. I’m more interested in finding a niche where nearly 20 years of software/technical experience could be useful while allowing me to work in or around the legal system.

Are there particular job titles, fields, organizations, or career paths I should be looking into?

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u/FoofaTamingStrange — 2 months ago
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Unstoppable Force vs. Immovable Object (and a rhyme)

After five heads in a row, Cinccino finally loses the show.

The coin toss comes tails and Paralyze prevails!

Disaster Shock overcomes Smooth Coat and Eelectross is the GOAT.

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 2 months ago
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Meta is boring because of Dragapult and this...

Cards in first 6 sets:

SV = 1000+

ME = 725+

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 2 months ago
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Did PTCGL reboot for everyone?

This weird thing never happened in 10 months of playing. I was about to land an attack and the game exits, and tries to restart.

Ugh, Dragapult finds another way to win. FML

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 2 months ago

Maryland area Blueberry Pies?

I asked on this sub and people said their restaurants are serving blueberry pies now. But my local restaurant still have the strawberry pie and the fried apple pie. Do any restaurants in Maryland serve the blueberry pie?

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u/FoofaTamingStrange — 2 months ago

Official weights for fries?

I see here often that people post pictures and complain about different size fries, and how they’re filled. Is there an official weight of what it should be for each size otherwise people are just guessing. I wanna start weighing mine. I have a tiny digital scale I bought from Amazon for $6.

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u/FoofaTamingStrange — 2 months ago
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Crustle counter that any deck can use and has other uses?

I have a history of being wrong about "counters" but let's try this one. Let him load up on energy and boom!

u/FoofaTamingStrange — 2 months ago