#LtR

[peter-muerte]

me as a medicine cat in lake territory when all my apprentices dont know shit and dont even want to study(even tho they were asking for this role)

[heich0e]

suna reaction when he walks in on you crying at woowoo

"hey did you know that jupiter is twice as big as—oh."

you don't look up when suna walks into the room, but you can picture him even without turning in his direction. the way his steps had shuffled in means he's probably got the fluffy red slippers your mother bought you both on his feet, the way there's sound playing from a video that suddenly stops in the middle of a sentence means he's probably got his phone in his hand, the way his voice lilts up at the end of his sentence means his eyebrows are probably raised in that way that you always tell him is going to cause wrinkles.

"whatcha doing?" rintarou asks, drawing the words out hesitantly—as though he almost doesn't wanna know the answer.

"setting up the roomba," you reply, but your voice is unnaturally thick. you scrub the back of your hand across your eyes and it comes away wet with tears.

"are you having a hard time?" he asks next, and you can hear him shuffle a bit closer.

you're sitting cross legged on your living room floor with the little robot vacuum cradled between your pajama-clad thighs, your hands resting gently over top of it.

"no," you warble again.

"uh," rinatrou falters, "why're you crying then?"

you finally look up at him, your lower lip wobbling.

"look how cute it is," you cry, picking the little vacuum up and holding it aloft for him to see.

suna's eyes flicker from your tearstained face to the vacuum, and then back again. that wrinkle on his forehead makes itself known.

"it's... a vacuum."

"it's a ROBOT vacuum, rintarou," you correct him pointedly. "like the mars rover... or wall-e!"

"wall-e is a cartoon," he notes.

"you're so heartless," you whine, cradling the circular appliance to your chest as though to comfort it. "this is our wall-e. he's going to help us clean our house. he works hard and is so little."

"you named it, didn't you?" rintarou is making no effort to hide his amusement now, his smile plain in his voice.

"his name is... woowoo."

"woowoo?" suna repeats.

"yeah," you rub your eyes again. "my sister couldn't pronounce her Rs when she was little so she would have called it a woomba. a wobot wacuum. so... woowoo."

"you're hopeless," rintarou laughs, plopping himself down behind you on the floor, with his chest to your back and one long leg stretched out on either side of yours. he leans his head against yours, reaching up to take the vacuum from your hands and survey it.

you lean back into him slightly, even though he's being mean.

"so... woowoo, huh?" rintarou asks. "y'know, most couples would get emotional naming a dog. or a baby."

"you're not even nice to our vacuum, there's no way you're getting a baby," you mutter resentfully.

"hey," he laughs, nudging his cheek against yours. he turns the vacuum over as he examines it. "so how does it work?"

"he," you correct him firmly.

"alright, how does he work?" rintarou asks through another laugh.

you shrug. "i dunno. i started crying before i got through the instruction manual."

[inferno487]

Coolabi just made Lake Territory: Reborn change the Clan names.

Coolabi refuses to support the only other big Warrior Cats game on Roblox, with little to no explanation why.

I'm so tired of their shit I just

the AI art shit and now this? This series is digging itself deeper each month.

This game was a labor of love for the franchise.

[e-xolite]

Giggling and kicking my feet

I may be a liiiitle biased but I prefer Lake territory reborn so much over WCUE, I always have so much fun on lake territory

Really hoping this game gets more recognition, I wanna see if I can convince them to get a LTR tumblr

[hippopopotas]

0037. Vulpix

[dreamtigress]

13 years ago today, we went on our first date. Two years ago today, we got married. In all that time, he's been an amazing partner, friend, and love. We've balanced cuddles and calamity, supporting each other through all sorts of adventures. 13 years of successful poly, of growth, and change, and security in one another. He's the red player to my blue player, the VP to TTA's GP, and the Wolf to his Kitten. I am so very glad to call him Husbeast. Happy Anniversary to my awesome Wolf.

[samuiattorney]

Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa

Thailand, with its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and affordable cost of living, has long been a popular destination for expats seeking a more relaxed lifestyle. If you're considering making Thailand your home, the Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR Visa) might be the perfect option for you.

What is the LTR Visa?

The LTR Visa is a type of long-stay visa designed for foreigners who wish to reside in Thailand for an extended period. Unlike the Tourist Visa, which is typically valid for 60 days, the LTR Visa allows you to stay in the country for up to 10 years.

Who is Eligible for the LTR Visa?

To qualify for the LTR Visa, you must meet the following criteria:

Age: Be at least 50 years old.

Income: Have a monthly income of at least 50,000 Thai Baht or its equivalent in a foreign currency.

Health: Be in good health and provide a medical certificate to prove this.

No Criminal Record: Have no criminal record in Thailand or your home country.

How to Apply for the LTR Visa

The application process for the LTR Visa typically involves the following steps:

Gather Required Documents: Prepare the necessary documents, including your passport, proof of income, medical certificate, and a completed application form.

Submit Application: Submit your application to the nearest Thai embassy or consulate in your home country.

Interview: You may be required to attend an interview with a visa officer.

Wait for Approval: The visa processing time can vary, but it usually takes several weeks.

Benefits of the LTR Visa

The LTR Visa offers several benefits to expats, including:

Extended Stay: Allows you to stay in Thailand for up to 10 years.

Multiple Entries: Permits multiple entries into Thailand within the visa validity period.

Work Rights: Enables you to work in Thailand without a work permit, provided you are self-employed or working for a Thai company.

Access to Services: Grants you access to various services, such as opening a bank account and renting property.

Things to Consider

Before applying for the LTR Visa, it's important to consider the following:

Cost: There are associated fees for applying for and renewing the LTR Visa.

Requirements: Ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria before submitting your application.

Lifestyle: Consider whether the LTR Visa aligns with your long-term plans and lifestyle goals.

If you're looking to make Thailand your home, the LTR Visa offers a convenient and flexible option. By understanding the requirements and benefits of this visa, you can make an informed decision about whether it's the right choice for you.

[niuttuc]

New “budget” Commander cards: Lord of the Rings: Multicolor, part 1

Alright, multicolor will be in two parts. This one first, with everything that ISN'T a legendary creature. Because multicolor cards are more specific in general, I'll also be avoiding cards that are obviously good but go in one very narrow deck, there's plenty of those (particularly legends).

You know these by now, we'll go color by color, mixing main set and commander set. Reprints can be included if they brought the price down under our bar. All the cards presented here are under $2 at time of writing. Cards will be evaluated as part of the 99, even legendary creatures.

I'll start with this card, I've seen very little talk of it, yet it might be one of the generically best new cards in the set. Yes, it's good in prosper, but it's also a four-mana draw four that can flashback for the same price. You can play lands exiled with it and get two turns to do so, so you should be able to use everything. Would it be better if it only played from your deck? Yes, but I don't think it's relevant here, it'll most often be a 6 for 1 draw spell or better once all is said and done.

Aid from the Cowl is often cut from my decks, but this new version comes with quite a few upsides. The creature found gets to act immediately and from the first turn the Doors enters, and the self-contained Scrying makes sure you're much less likely to miss. You can safely ignore the Dwarven and Elven text that's just here for Flavor. If you're playing a heavy creature-based deck in gruul, this is quite a neat addition.

Fact or Fiction is a fun and powerful card. Getting to see one less card is actually quite a downside, it lowers the floor from three cards to two, and this one makes it harder to pick. With that said, it is instant speed and one mana less, and it's always fun, so it's definitely a playable card. Also the Ring exists.

That's a lot of mana to immediately get only a Raise the Alarm. With that said, if you can run through the entire thing, you get a whole lot of power across many bodies, introduce the monarchy and start drawing cards, and if you have valuable humans around (for example, your commander) an indestructible counter is quite valuable.

This Saga is slow, and doesn't do much for a five mana, three colored card, and the mini-insurrection is so telegraphed it's nowhere near as good. With that said, I wanted to include this one for a simple reason: by itself, it tempts you 4 times, allowing you to max your ring with a single card. I don't know why you'd want that but if you do, here's your card.

This is a card more aimed at spikey formats, but if you got a wizard commander (one you want to cast, anyway, looking at you Inalla) or a lot of wizards in your deck, it's an instant speed removal that puts you UP cards, and the floor isn't even that low.

Staying in the realm of Izzet three mana spells that burn, though don't be fooled, this one isn't a removal, it's a wincon. This is the first of these spells that scale to instants and sorceries and the graveyard that can hit face, even if it needs a detour through a creature first. In decks that churn and loot through chunks of their decks often, thinking of something like Rielle, this could realistically deal 10 to 20 damage to the face for 3 mana, and that's quite a bit of value.

Two fliers for 2. In case you needed more Lingering Souls in commander?

Doesn't look like much, but this is a 3-drop that'll redirect attacks away from you without appearing too threatening or giving your opponents HUGE advantages. It won't save you from a late game board that's too tall OR too wide though.

A 1/4 deathtouch is basically impossible to attack into on the ground. Beyond that, it'll immediately start digging through your deck and generating chump blockers and sacrifice fodder. Not much more here, it's just a good card.

This is no Demonic Tutor. This is also 30 cents at the moment, and if you're in Dimir, likely one of the best if not the best tutor, giving you a bit of evasion and a pretty wide tutor as long as you got literally any colored creature out, since the Ring can make it legendary from its base level. I'd probably play this over diabolic tutor in budget decks that are in Dimir and have at least ten creatures or a cheap commander.

Four-mana reanimation isn't GREAT in a world of Reanimates or animate dead, but these days it's quite a decent rate, particularly cleaning out much of the table at the same time. This being able to reanimate ANY PERMANENT for four mana makes it much, much more valuable for decks that can use it though, Golgari is stellar at reanimating creatures and lands, but usually take a detour through the hand and having to pay the mana cost for other permanent types. Have fun reanimating that Party Tree you opened as a box topper or something!

Disrupt Decorum is a popular card, but you usually have to wait an entire turn for everyone to be tapped out and a board wipe can ruin the party. For one more mana, you also get to swing immediately with impunity! And if the board doesn't get wiped, everyone will be mostly tapped out for a second round of beatings. Don't underestimate mass goading.

Volcanic Vision is a powerful but very expensive board wipe. What if you got that, but for creatures, and that brings what you get back directly to the battlefield? I'd be interested in many decks, and since the creature deals the damage, you also get to have fun with lifelink and deathtouch.

Finally, a mention that Talisman of Progress got another reprint, that's two in a row after a long stretch without, and it is helping bring its price down. A few more precon reprints and it'll be a downright budget card!

[mtg-card-of-the-day]

Today's Date is April 28th, 2024 and today's card is Lembas.

[ID The picture of this card depicts 4 whole pieces of round fluffy bread with a fancy twisty pattern on the top plus two halves of one of the same type of bread. These pieces of bread are sitting on two big green tear drop shaped leaves. In the distance there's a few wooden mugs and a metal mug.

It is an Artifact and its subtype is Food. Its mana cost is 2 Colorless. It's rarity is Common.

The rules text reads "When Lembas enters the battlefield, scry 1, then draw a card.

2 Colorless, Tap, Sacrifice Lembas: You gain 3 life.

When Lembas is put into the graveyard from the battlefield, its owner shuffles it into their library."

Its flavor text reads "They could eat of it and find new strength even as they ran."

Its artist is Viko Menezes and its print year is 2023. It's from the set Tales of Middle Earth. End ID.]

[nonbinarymlm]

Sometimes it’s like the longer we’re together the more into him I am

We’ll just be hanging out and I’ll look at him or I’ll be at work and think of him and the longing will just run through me

[xaviergalatis]

[beatsandskies]

(p)Reconstructed: Amazingly, another set of Intro Packs!

Was not expecting to be able to do another one of these posts so quick, but when the bulk provides you just go along with it… Azorius Authority (DGM) In the original Ravnica Block the 10 guilds were split unevenly among the sets: the first four in the large Ravnica set, and three each in smaller follow up sets. The Theme Decks followed this same pattern, which for the first time meant that an…

[wejims]

[niuttuc]

New “budget” Commander cards: Lord of the Rings: White

You know these by now, we'll go color by color, mixing main set and commander set. Reprints can be included if they brought the price down under our bar. All the cards presented here are under $2 at time of writing. Cards will be evaluated as part of the 99, even legendary creatures.

We start with a 6-drop, but one that's quite good, introducing the monarchy and protecting it all at once with a tax. With how many cards commander players like to draw, I would be surprised if that tax was often under four mana, and that's a lot of mana to attack you. And if you lose the monarchy anyway, then players are still incentivized to not attack you because they want the monarchy. A solid card, though the high mana cost will limit the decks that can afford to run it.

Squeezing by right under the $2 price at time of writing, Boromir is just a solid card all around. Saccing to give your board indestructible is fantastic for three mana (the golden rate for this is Selfless Spirit at 2, but we don't have other options that cheap and in one color). The body is already very solidly on rate as a 3/3 vigilance. And you get extra upside with the hatebear text that'll mostly stop cascade and any free counterspell shenanigans, and only affects opponents. Unlike indestructible spells, it is a creature, easy to bring back to the board and providing presence and defense there.

The only downside of this card is probably the ring tempting you meaning you need to keep track of it in your otherwise unrelated commander deck. But that does ALSO enable an infinite combo with Boromir and Ratadrabik of Urborg to sac infinite Boromirs, have your board permanently indestructible and also trigger any etb or death triggers infinitely. So, be aware of that I guess?

Do you gain life? Does your commander have 3+ power and lifelink? Here you go, card draw. Not even limited to your end step, so if you can eat food or otherwise gain life around the table, you'll be drawing plenty of cards.

Listen, Remand isn't the best counterspell in commander, far from it. But this is by far the best way for White to interact with the stack, and that's an ability that's incredibly rare and powerful outside of blue. So many games end with a Torment of Hailfire, Insurrection, Cyclonic Rift or similar spell that can only really be answered by a counterspell, and Reprieve will at the least greatly reduce the damage, and at its best give the table a turn to deal with the offending player.

Rosie is a solid token card, but let's not kid ourselves, if she's here, it's that she's now the simplest and cheapest option to go infinite with Scurry Oak (and Herd Baloth) in Selesnya colors, and offers further redundancy for those combos. If you're already running those, grab yourself a Rosie and make your decks more consistent.

I'm not only putting Sam here because he's next to Rosie, but he's in general a pretty useful card. Flash is incredible to keep him versatile and he can bring any permanent back from a creature that died to a board wipe to a fetchland you just cracked to, if you're feeling nasty, a Mindslaver. He's cheap so it's easy to keep the two mana, and since that effect is on a creature ETB (and a 2-drop at that), it is very easy to use it multiple times via blinking, reanimation, or more. Same as Boromir, the Ring temptation might actually be more of an annoyance than the small upside it provides, but technically it is an upside.

Damn, Roon got so outclassed. While she only targets your own creatures, being able to pick between returning the creature now or at end of turn is HUGE, even without the extra abilities she provides (and lifelink+vigilance is very relevant to stay alive). Being able to return immediately means you get to immediately trigger etbs even in the middle of combat, untap a blocker, or just dodge a targeted removal if you want. Being able to return at end of turn means you can use it to dodge literally every board wipe in the game, from Blasphemous Act to Farewell. Being able to CHOOSE which you want is incredibly powerful. Needing to keep up 2 mana for a blink might seem like a lot, but that kind of flexibility isn't something we see often.

Despite my love of Sagas, I will say, this card is not as strong as it looks at first reading. Or rather, it is, but that's an issue. A four-mana tutor isn't particularly efficient. Two tutors is a bit more interesting, it makes this card advantage and great card selection. And that last chapter is quite the finisher.

But it's a scary finisher the entire table can see two turn cycles in advance, so in reality it probably just forces a board wipe right before the last chapter, or to kill you.

With that said, if you have enough legendary creatures this offers flexibility, I would consider this. Sometimes they won't have it, and hey, they need to cast that board wipe at some point anyway, right? Might as well get it out of the way and have two legends to start rebuilding.

This common is the most efficient we've ever seen a disenchant on a body, among plenty of options in white and green. The free activation makes it particularly interesting when bringing this back regularly. With that said, it is very much balanced by the timing restriction on the ability, forcing you to think ahead about what will be the problem and not allowing you to stop combos or effects deployed until you get back to your turn.

For some decks, it'll be worth the mana saved, and more options is always more better. With that said, I think most decks will stick with Cathar Commando, and if they have access to green, Cankerbloom, Haywire Mite and Outland Liberator. The new options we're getting for that slot are very good, and this isn't any different.

Closing things off with a reprint, this is the first time Weathered Wayfarer has been reprinted in a widely distributed product that's not at a very inflated price in over 15 years, and such it has fallen in price to a low not seen in a long long while, under $1. This card's ability to tutor nonbasics on a 1-drop makes him quite powerful, from providing Ramp with a Nykthos, enabling white catchup ramp (and himself!) by grabbing bouncelands and Lotus Field, doing cheeky land stuff like Dark Depths+Thespian's Stage, getting cards in hand to loot away, or just simply never missing a land drop. It was a $10 card for years and years for a reason, and the two latest reprint brought him down to a very budget-friendly 70 cents at time of writing. Grab one, you won't be disappointed!

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[xaviergalatis]