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I genuinely feel like One Piece has reached a point where it’s becoming difficult to follow, even for long-time fans.

The biggest issue is the sheer length combined with the overwhelming number of characters and events. When you have hundreds of named characters, each with their own backstory, motivations, and connections, it becomes almost impossible to keep track of everything over time.

For example, arcs like Dressrosa and Wano are packed with dozens of side characters. Some of them are important, but many feel like they exist just to fill space. You get invested in a subplot, only for it to disappear or lose impact because the story shifts focus again.

Then there’s the issue of subplots. One Piece is known for its complex storytelling, but lately it feels like there are too many threads running at the same time:

* Revolutionary Army * World Government secrets * Ancient Weapons * Yonko conflicts * Individual island stories * Flashbacks within flashbacks

At some point, it stops feeling like “depth” and starts feeling like overload.

Another problem is memory. Because arcs are so long and releases are weekly, you can easily forget key details. A character introduced 200 chapters ago suddenly becomes relevant again, and you’re expected to remember everything about them.

And let’s be honest: pacing plays a big role here. The anime especially suffers from heavy stretching. Scenes get extended, reactions are repeated, and episodes sometimes cover very little actual progress. This makes the already complex story feel even slower and harder to stay engaged with.

I’m not saying One Piece is bad — it’s still one of the greatest stories ever told. But I do think its scale has reached a point where it hurts accessibility and clarity.

Does anyone else feel like the story has become too bloated to follow smoothly?

I quit Clash of Clans around 2015–2016, back when I was Town Hall 7, and I haven’t touched the game since.

Lately I’ve been thinking about coming back, but I keep hearing that the game has changed a lot and became way more complex than it used to be.

Back then it felt simple: farm, upgrade, war, repeat. Now I hear there are tons of new mechanics, heroes, pets, new Town Halls, and a lot more to manage.

So I’m wondering:

How different is the game now compared to the old days? Is it still enjoyable for someone who liked the simpler version? Would you recommend coming back, or does it feel overwhelming now?

I don’t mind learning new stuff, but I don’t want to feel lost or like I need to treat the game like a full-time job.

Would love to hear your honest opinions.

I’m doing pike push-ups with my feet against the wall, and I use the same setup for planche lean push-ups (feet against wall in both).

For pike push-ups I keep my legs straight and walk my hands closer to the wall, and I’ve noticed that the closer my hands get, the harder it becomes same as planche lean Pushup

Is this the correct way to progressively overload the movement, or is there a better setup (feet position, body angle, etc.) to make it more effective for shoulder strength? .................

I’m doing pike push-ups with my feet against the wall, and I use the same setup for planche lean push-ups (feet on wall in both).

For pike push-ups: I keep my legs straight and walk my hands closer to the wall, and I’ve noticed that the closer my hands get, the harder it becomes.

Is this the correct way to progressively overload the movement, or is there a better setup (feet position, body angle, etc.) to make it more effective for shoulder strength?

Just trying to make sure I’m progressing it the right way.

Is it possible to master the handstand using a wall behind me only as safety (not touching it), and treating any wall contact as a failed attempt? My situation is that my room is small and the floor is hard, so I don’t have a safe open space to practice freestanding handstands. Because of that, I feel fear when kicking up and often bail out before even trying to balance. My idea is to always kick up with the wall behind me for psychological safety, but aim to never touch it. If I touch the wall, I consider the attempt failed and reset. Can this method realistically lead to a solid freestanding handstand, or will it limit my progress?

Is it possible to master the handstand using a wall behind me only as safety (not touching it), and treating any wall contact as a failed attempt?

My situation is that my room is small and the floor is hard, so I don’t have a safe open space to practice freestanding handstands. Because of that, I feel fear when kicking up and often bail out before even trying to balance.

My idea is to always kick up with the wall behind me for psychological safety, but aim to never touch it. If I touch the wall, I consider the attempt failed and reset.

Can this method realistically lead to a solid freestanding handstand, or will it limit my progress?