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Romain Nicolas @romainn.bsky.social · 14d

Today, BH Paris in Team Trio is my first time playing a competitive FaB event.
There were no BHs in France when I started playing, then I started casting, then working for LSS, so I just never had the chance.
I won't lie : I'm terrified.
But I'm playing with friends so I can't lose, right?

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Romain Nicolas @romainn.bsky.social · Jul 19

Let's go les garçons!

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Romain Nicolas @romainn.bsky.social · Jul 19

Bonjour x3

Well... That happened.

The commitment and passion these 3 guys put into preparing for this event was impressive, and I'm glad they're rewarded!

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Flesh and Blood TCG @fabtcg.com · Jul 15

Gen Con hits the shores of Indianapolis in 2 weeks! 😮

💪 Learn to play with Demo Deck: Bravo
🔥 Be first to crack open Mastery Pack: Guardian
💥 Dive into epic battles in Smash Palace Launch Events
⚔️ Pro Quest+ and Super Armories

Get your tickets! 👉 www.gencon.com/events?c=ind...

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Romain Nicolas @romainn.bsky.social · Jul 10

... and it feels like a strong foundation to tell other good stories in the DC Universe (I'm sure Supergirl will be great, for example).

It's not my favorite Superman movie, but it's my son's favorite, by far. And just for that, I loved it.

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Romain Nicolas @romainn.bsky.social · Jul 10

... and it tends to defuse every emotional moment by making a joke in the middle of it, but it is, in a way, a Superman movie of its time.

Not exactly the Superman I'd want, but probably the Superman I need.

It's fun, goofy, effusive, fast, it has a lot of heart...

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Romain Nicolas @romainn.bsky.social · Jul 10

It is a good movie. Not only because right-wing commentators are at it calling it "Woke" (it is only woke if you think being a "good person" is the same as being woke, btw...).

It goes all over the place and doesn't have a lot of room to tell every story it wants to tell, the writing is uneven...

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Flesh and Blood TCG @fabtcg.com · Jul 9

The reigning champion returns! Pablo Pintor storms into Singapore, ready to defend his title against a fierce field of challengers... will a new champion rise to claim the throne? 👑

Flesh and Blood’s seventh Pro Tour kicks off next week in Singapore. Stay tuned to catch all the action live! 🇸🇬

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Romain Nicolas @romainn.bsky.social · Jul 8

I'm happy I'll get to share it with my son regardless of what the movie's about.

Worst case, it'll be another fast and fun action movie, I know Gunn is good at that.

And it'll give me another opportunity to dive into my comics collection to show him all the good Superman stories he should read!

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Romain Nicolas @romainn.bsky.social · Jul 8

... I'm hopeful James Gunn took the opportunity to tell a story that's needed in 2025.

As the USA (and most of the world, my country included) descends into fascism, I just want to see a blockbuster story about hope, justice, love, and how we should all strive to make the world a better place.

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Romain Nicolas @romainn.bsky.social · Jul 8

An orphaned Alien (probably illegal?), crashing down to Earth with powers making him a demigod. And what does he do with that power? He saves people... and fights a crazy billionaire. Insane, right?

I don't know anything about the new movie, I avoided all trailers and ads, but...

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Romain Nicolas @romainn.bsky.social · Jul 8

Tonight, for the very first time in my life, I'm going to see a Superman movie in a theater with my son.

Superman has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, he was my favourite superhero when I was a kid and even as I grew older (until now...), I kept being drawn to his stories.

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Romain Nicolas @romainn.bsky.social · Jul 1

Welcome, Ethan!

I remember the first time we talked about your projects for FaB casts, right before Calling Antwerp.

We couldn't make it work at the time but there was no question that you'd go on to build something big.

I'm glad you're doing it with us! <3

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