Howard B
riusaldregan.bsky.social
Howard B
@riusaldregan.bsky.social
Midwestern nerd. Collector, player, and worst L2 Judge of Flesh and Blood. He/Him. My PFP's name is Bran, and he will steal your shoes.
Just a normal day at Armory today.

Had a first round bye, watched some good games, then played a Rhinar and a Prism. Got there both times on RKO, my favorite new deck since Ice Lexi.

It's very satisfying playing FaB in paper a couple days a week. I love this game and my community so much. #FaBTCG
November 23, 2025 at 3:10 AM
2-2 in the 10am sealed and 3-1 in the 6pm sealed, with a 3-0 start in the latter (just barely!) That's my favorite scenario, I love offering a ticket split and just having a chill fourth round. Those are some of my favorite games at events.

Lots of love for the Taipanis playmat today too.
November 15, 2025 at 4:03 AM
You and the reprint Shelter she tells you not to worry about #FleshAndBlood
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I'm definitely not upset to be a literal block away from fifty delicious sounding restaurants in Philly's Chinatown for Flesh and Blood Worlds and judge stuff you week. I picked one at random after checking in, sat down, and ordered this. It arrived in twenty seconds.

I may never return home. #FaB
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Anyone else's mom obsessed with having you pose for the same pictures you did when you were like six? No? Just mine? Okay cool
November 1, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Friends, I really like RKO. It's the most fun I've had playing a new deck since Tales of Aria. Please don't hate him 🥲

He can block well, loves to pitch stack, can handle arcane damage and can be defensive or aggressive. Loves rolling Scabskins. Never draws cards. Blues are flexible. Don't hate.
October 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
First case of #fabtcg Super Slam went so well, I'm nervous for the two I'm opening tomorrow 😅 first CF Fable hit since Uprising!
September 20, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Reposted by Howard B
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September 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Huge respect to my two locals at table 1 in round 7 (of 8) of the Chicago #FaBTCG Battle Hardened. David Bruner is on Florian and Brandon Robinson is on RIPTIIIIIIIDE

Oh and Brandon won. 7-0 Riptide locked for top seed in the top 8. What a world.
September 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Reposted by Howard B
Round one of the Chicago Battle Hardened is underway!

#FABTCG
September 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Just once it'd be nice after a major event to see social media posts asking folks to share their positive interactions with judges. It's so heartwarming reading fifteen posts from someone who wasn't at Event X laying out the latest conspiracy claiming we're out to ruin your hobby and end your joy.
August 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
What an insane first game in the Top 8 of the #fabtcg Pro Tour. Don't skip it
July 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Day six of #FaBTCG collecting that brings me joy!

I like collecting things that aren't just game pieces, like these empty boxes. But there's too many now for my bookshelves, so I am putting up some new ones. There's room for an LED strip too.

I'll need a new plan when set 38 comes out, I guess >.>
July 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Completely awesome art choice for a new #fabtcg Judge playmat. I'm geeking out.
June 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
My second #fabtcg High Seas treasure pack ever was a different kind of unique

Fortunately it was not an actual lost treasure and somehow not bent far enough to crinkle! It'll flatten out just fine.
June 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Heck of a door prize tonight at my first #fabtcg High Seas prerelease of three for the weekend! Also pulled an RF Gold-Baited Hook in my sealed pool, and had a pretty cracked Marlynn deck even without it. It's probably going to join my limited Hall of Fame.

Hoping I can buy a box at tomorrow's!
May 31, 2025 at 3:49 AM
It's nearly 7am; we now return to our regularly scheduled F5ing of the PCG submission tracker
May 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Hey look, you can win a neat thing
LSS Sponsored giveaway! Watch this video to learn how to win: youtu.be/fgdUQtpGs54

#FABTCG
May 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Room 46 on Day 15 let's go

Now to do all the rest of the [redacted]
April 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Had a fun and casual 8 player The Hunted draft for this week's Armory at Valhalla Hobby today; they squirreled away a few English boxes for days like this.

I'm so glad #FaBTCG focuses on draft play for every set, it's my favorite format by far. Lots of fun joking around the table and great games.
April 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I'm parked now, but the audiobook for the third Dungeon Crawler Carl book just had me screaming cheering laughing like a damned maniac, twice in as many minutes. Instantly one of my favorite book experiences of all time and I'm a voracious reader.

Can't recommend any harder.
April 18, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Sandwich inspector Arya reporting for duty
April 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Reposted by Howard B
‘The Sandlot’ was released on this day 32 years ago! (April 7, 1993)

Directed by David Mickey Evans.

Cast: Patrick Renna, Victor DiMattia, Shane Obedzinski, Mike Vitar, Tom Guiry, Chauncey Leopardi, Marty York, Brandon Quintin Adams, James Earl Jones, & others.

[📽: 20th Century Studios] #OTD
April 8, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Attn politicians, if you want my vote now and forever, work to pass a law that allows me to deduct my 401k losses on my tax return whenever a massive dip is precipitated by dumbass self-own government action
April 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Reposted by Howard B
🚨 The Next Revolution! 🚨
Introducing Curtain Pocket Pages – the ultimate way to showcase your card collection!
Each curtain holds 400 cards. With UV-protection, your collection stays safe while you flex. 😎
Also works as a shower curtain — admire your cards in privacy! 🚿
April 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM