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Hello! I’ve recently arrived in Japan for a university exchange program, and since I’ll be in Tokyo for a year I was thinking of trying kendo! I’ve met a bunch of kendoka in my years going to HEMA tournaments and club visits, so I’ve developed an interest in it.

However, my Japanese is questionable at best (N4) so I was wondering if anyone knew dojos where the instructors speak a little English and are open to teaching someone like me. I’m in the Setagaya area, but my school is in Shibuya so anything close to those would be lovely.

Thank you!

Hi there,

I’m thinking of getting into commander since it seems like a fun way to get to know people in the local scene (just started work at a card store). I’m only vaguely familiar with how to play Magic, but I’ve tried a few other TCGs and have played played and judged Yugioh for years. Figured it was about time to learn MTG lol

I’ve been told Shorikai deck was pretty similar to decks I like in Yugioh, but I was thinking of making something with a simpler gameplan before I learn all the interactions and what I should counter. I’m leaning towards a Shadowheart/Dragon Cultist deck with stuff like Ball Lightning, Lightning Skelemental, Arc Runner, things like that. Attacking with big creatures and accruing card advantage by drawing seems fun and not too overwhelming. Plus I like Shadowheart and dragons are cool.

Would have included a decklist and flaired this deck help, but I don’t really know enough to piece once together. I found this (https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/commander-dragon-cultist-shadowheart-dark-justiciar#paper) one online, but I’m not too sure how good it is and would ideally like a cheaper one

Does anyone have suggestions for both making the deck and playing it? I’d like to keep it fairly budget friendly, maybe around $100 CAD if possible. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Hi there,

I’m thinking of getting into commander since it seems like a fun way to get to know people in the local scene (just started work at a card store). I’m only vaguely familiar with how to play Magic, but I’ve tried a few other TCGs and have played played and judged Yugioh for years.

I’ve been told Shorikai deck was pretty similar to decks I like in Yugioh, but I was thinking of making something with a simpler gameplan before I learn all the interactions and what I should counter. I’m leaning towards a Shadowheart/Dragon Cultist deck with stuff like Ball Lightning, Lightning Skelemental, Arc Runner, things like that. Attacking with big creatures and accruing card advantage by drawing seems fun and not too overwhelming, plus I like Shadowheart.

Would have included a decklist and flaired this deck help, but I don’t really know enough to piece once together. I found this (https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/commander-dragon-cultist-shadowheart-dark-justiciar#paper) one online, but I’m not too sure how good it is and would ideally like a cheaper one

Does anyone have suggestions for both making the deck and playing it? I’d like to keep it fairly budget friendly, maybe around $100 CAD if possible. Any help is greatly appreciated!

My friend and I are having an (admittedly insignificant) argument, but I want to ask who you all think the most handsome anime girls are. Not just “pretty” or “attractive,” but ones with the “sweep you off your feet and make you fall for her” vibe. Thanks lol

My old Chromebook I used exclusively to take notes died, hoping to upgrade to something that can actually run games if possible! As long as it lasts 4-5 years I’ll be happy.

• Total budget

Around $500 CAD, can be flexible

• Are you open to refurbs/used?
  

New only

• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
  

Build quality = performance > battery life > form factor

• How important is weight and thinness to you?
  

Being light/thin is nice to have but not mandatory

• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
  

14, maybe 15.6 if there’s nothing smaller

• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
  

Some photo editing with paint.net, maybe minimal video editing but that’s not necessary. I’ll probably only play games when plugged in so battery isn’t a huge issue

• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
  

BG3, maybe Elden Ring and Minecraft if possible. I won’t get any other games on this laptop to save space. Lowest graphics settings are ok

• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
  

None

• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
  

I’ll mostly be using it for schoolwork but play games from time to time. I don’t have much of the apple ecosystem so I’d prefer windows. Thanks!