What’s your most recent non-Pokemon purchase?

[Dyl]

Curiosity has gotten the better of me, and I know that I will regret this, but…

What does one do with these cards? Do you display them? Do you… use them? Risqué pictures have been displayed in living quarters since the beginning of photography, but these seem a little different.

Also - are the TCG and mobile game age restricted? Or are minors opening these cards and playing the mobile games? I’m guessing that characters in both the TCG and mobile game are always “censored” to align with applicable laws and regulations, but maybe I’m wrong with this assumption and there is an adult-specific version?

Thanks for providing answers if you are willing. I’ve known about these gooner games, but I never really understood the userbase and motivations behind playing the games beyond stereotypes.

[goonhoon]

The saddest part is that my username was, back in 2012, created with zero relation to the word’s today meaning

From “oh that’s a fun sounding name!” to being tagged on lewd trading cards.

I was defeated by the system and brainrot.

[stormyknight]

No not at all!

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Do you display them?**

No… my wife would probably kill me. I just have them stashed in my slab case. I’ll take them out once in a while, admire the artwork, and put them back in the dark.

Difference between the game / TCG and restrictions on minors

Well, the overall art is exactly the same as in the game itself. Some people think that’s boring, some people don’t. I personally appreciate arts that aren’t in the game, but those are rare.

Yes, there are age restrictions in place, but they vary between countries. These games are officially licensed within the parental-guidance rules of each Apple and Google store, which is why some versions have censored art compared to the original (covering certain parts of the body with more clothes, etc).

What’s the appeal of these games? Why play them?

Honestly, if you’re an anime lover, you’ve probably gone down quite a rabbit hole and ended up in places you never expected… I just like anime-styled waifus and find them cute.

Also, as someone who works 9–6 (probably more…), I don’t have the time to play “standard” video games in Korea. We live in cramped apartments with one TV to share (and usually my wife is on Netflix). So I’ll just sit with her, do my daily missions on each game (takes about an hour), and listen to her and the TV. If I have more time, I’ll go portable with a Switch or something.

Yes the games might be nsfw but nothing to absurd in my opinion…

The thing is, as I get older, I have less incentive to play long, action-packed games. I prefer small side missions, enjoying the artwork, and the gacha system. It takes less time and energy — perfect for the restricted amount of free time in my life. However I still enjoy playing games like zelda, pokemon, god of war, FF, etc but have much dropped out….When i was younger I use hours and hours to just grind my mmorpg character and whatnot. Now….things have gotten much slower.

Hope this clear up some of your curiosity!!!

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[stormyknight]

lewd yes but a crobat lover at heart

[ddk]

I miss back when “goon” just meant a villain’s henchmen

[Silphnaut]

this new age had made me totally forget that definition of the word until your post

[Dyl]

I really appreciate your thorough response!! You’ve helped me learn a lot about these cards and games.

[SolemnStar]

you can always change your user name. Just message PFM. Just don’t change the g to a p.

[goonhoon]

Now that you mentioned Korea, the username was inspired by both the players Hoon and Easyhoon (이지훈) from League of Legends. I used to have the username Hoonhoon, but then added a ‘g’ to spice it up. Little did I know.

Also, thanks for the detailed answer. Always nice to see new/other TCGs being shown.

[nickofturl]

Got a New 3DS to play some of the games I missed back in the day.

[Kingzard]

[amwolf]

More wataoshi!
Last wataoshi purchases for awhile, only going to buy new english manga releases and volume 5 of the light novels if it ever gets reprinted or a normal second hand price. The manga volumes with the clear files were just pulled out to show where the art is from, they’re not new lol

Some yurihime zasshi, loved the art from this year too much! I have 5/12 2025 volumes now.

Sylvia 2, as the discord likes to call her. I call her Bourbon personally tho

[mrbubbles]

Wow, she is gorgeous and I absolutely love her first picture. Is she similar breed to Sylvia? Thanks for sharing the pics of the haul and also of Bourbon.

Cheers!

[amwolf]

Yes, same breed (borzoi) as Sylvia! They’re distantly related, mainly through Sylvia’s dad since he’s a European import and Bourbon is basically European. Sylvia’s mom is Canadian/American so no relation through her.

The creatures together

I’m going to do dog shows with Bourbon and hopefully she decides other dogs are fun so we can do races and coursing

You can see their pedigrees here: Bourbon Sylvia

[coil]

finally, sylvia 2 (pre nose evolution)

[mrbubbles]

Wow, the parents all seem to have super cool names. Blizzard and Spiraea. Also, she is a baby but looks so big. Sorry for my many questions but how long till they can start competing in dog shows? And by dog shows you mean those obstacle things or are there some shows specific for the breed?

Cheers!

[amwolf]

how long till they can start competing in dog shows?

Without getting too into all the details, in AKC 4 months old is when they can start showing but they cannot earn points towards a championship title until 6 months old.

And by dog shows you mean those obstacle things or are there some shows specific for the breed?

When I say dog shows I’m referencing something like Westminster, Crufts, or the dog thing that airs right after Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. With Sylvia I do dog shows and other events (racing, lure coursing, and hunting) which I hope Bourbon will be able to do but she needs to wait until she is a year old. And besides being a year old she needs to be qualified/certified to do those events, except for hunting as we can do that on our own. Racing and Lure Coursing is exclusive to sighthounds (borzoi, whippets, greyhounds, salukis, etc) and it’s super fun to watch and the people you meet make it better.

All the events have titles that people can earn so in dog shows that’s the CH (Champion) and GCH (Grand Champion) titles. GCH has additional levels but you don’t see them very often because of the time and money needed.

In racing you’re trying to get your GRC/ORC (Gazehound/Oval Racing Champion) or SGRC/SORC (Supreme Gazehound/Oval Racing Champion) titles.

In lure coursing you’re trying to get your FC/FCh (Field Champion), LCM/LCX (Lure Courser of Merit/Lure Courser Excellent) titles, or the coveted NFC (National Field Champion) and BII (Best in International Invitational) titles. The NFC and BII titles are awarded once a year to one dog at special national events; I believe only one or two dogs have ever won both titles. If your dog has a CH and FC they get combined into the DC (Dual Champion) title.

In hunting there are titles available but I, personally, do not participate in organized hunting events just because how far I have to travel and they’re kinda super secretive about everything. The titles available are CC/NACC (Coursing Champion/North American Coursing Champion) and CM/NAAC (Courser of Merit/North American Accomplished Courser) with an additional title being BFC Winner (Borzoi Fall Classic Winner). The hunting titles are NOT easy to get and some dogs will get all the points necessary but will never meet the placement and/or kills necessary to recieve a title. Basically any dog with any of the hunting titles is a badass dog.

Sorry for the info dump I just really love this stuff and how much fun my dogs and I have. Genuinely the only reason I get out of bed and go to work, besides all the friendships and great memories made by these events. All these titles are also US specific, things are very different in outside the US.

Also, she is a baby but looks so big.

They grow like weeds, she will be tall and lanky in a few months lol

[lyleberr]

Thanks for all the details. Love learning from the passion of others!

[mrbubbles]

Thank you for all of the information. I know about Sylvia lore by lurking on Discord. You clearly have a lot of passion for all things her and now also probably for Bourbon. It is truly a great read on the topic. I wish you the very best with them both.

Cheers!

[crindy]

i love estate sales/thrifting in general and silly oversized shirts in particular, and i’m a sucker for a specific consignment store in my neighborhood. they had a sale rack outside (that’s how they get you) and then i figured why not poke around inside as well. found two cute tshirts but also a rlly interesting fleece vest that inexplicably has a sort of built-in backpack? and some school insignia on it that i don’t remotely recognize. the guy working there had no idea what it was and all the google results i could find were tactical/running/fishing related, but this is clearly built for peechee folders and pencil boxes. oh well, more pockets for me