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  1. Comment on Travelling to Japan for eleven days in May. Stay in Kyoto or Osaka other than Tokyo? in ~travel

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    Another recommendation for Kobe. I regret that I only did a day trip there.

    Another recommendation for Kobe. I regret that I only did a day trip there.

  2. Comment on Love songs about established, long term relationships in ~music

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    Cold Fire by Rush is a strange love song about established relationships.

    Cold Fire by Rush is a strange love song about established relationships.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Reddit faces content quality concerns after its Great Mod Purge in ~tech

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    Just highlighted the same Carlin quote two days ago. And yes, I've found it easier to move on and adapt to Tildes. I think a lot of us want some sort of justice against Reddit....but to what end...

    Just highlighted the same Carlin quote two days ago.

    And yes, I've found it easier to move on and adapt to Tildes. I think a lot of us want some sort of justice against Reddit....but to what end and what does that actually accomplish? Someone else "losing" or "winning" doesn't often define what I consider to be wins and losses in my own life.

    11 votes

  4. Comment on Scientologists ask US Federal government to restrict right to repair in ~tech

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    Therapist here. Would love to hear more about the psychologists with useless opinions! It's not uncommon for parents to bring a child into my office for a lack of motivation around school. I often...

    Therapist here. Would love to hear more about the psychologists with useless opinions! It's not uncommon for parents to bring a child into my office for a lack of motivation around school. I often wonder if a lot of time and money could be saved if the parents talked and listened to their child with the intent to understand.

    7 votes

  5. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Late to the party, but I've been playing a lot of Rimworld lately. I have pretty good self control when it comes to moderating my video game time...but this game is testing me on that front!

    Late to the party, but I've been playing a lot of Rimworld lately. I have pretty good self control when it comes to moderating my video game time...but this game is testing me on that front!

    5 votes

  6. Comment on Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring significant flooding to Baja California, southern California, and the southwest US in ~enviro

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    Also from So Cal (about 35 miles east of Los Angeles). Also just reading about it for the first time. My hunch is that most folks in my area assume it will not be a big deal or won't hit us as we...

    Also from So Cal (about 35 miles east of Los Angeles). Also just reading about it for the first time. My hunch is that most folks in my area assume it will not be a big deal or won't hit us as we are more inland.

    Aside from the potential rains and flooding, it's the winds that I fear the most for the greater LA area.

    8 votes

  7. Comment on Which board games have you been playing this week? (to 13th August) in ~games.tabletop

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    I like it a lot, but it is an odd duck as a social deduction game. As such, I think a lot of people will find that it breathes life into the genre, whereas others might be annoyed at some of its...

    I like it a lot, but it is an odd duck as a social deduction game. As such, I think a lot of people will find that it breathes life into the genre, whereas others might be annoyed at some of its mechanisms.

    I am happy to elaborate, but in short, there are certain mechanisms that can feel very cruel and punishing. And it can lead to a sense of futility, and yet, your team is never fully out of the game. These moments are often hilarious and make for good storytelling. And if you go into the game knowing that the game mechanisms inherently generate a lot of nail-biting endings, you are far more likely to enjoy it. This type of fatalism makes landslide victories very rare...but it can be frustrating feeling like you have played 99% of the game correctly only to end up on on the losing team. It's a great blend of logic and chaos. And if the chaos is too much for your group, this is where I'd recommend Deception: Murder in Hong Kong. But if you like a good dose of balanced chaos, then this is a brilliant design.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Which board games have you all been playing? (to 6th August) in ~games.tabletop

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    I have not! Sounds interesting. I'll have to check out that variant!

    I have not! Sounds interesting. I'll have to check out that variant!

  9. Comment on Which board games have you been playing this week? (to 13th August) in ~games.tabletop

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    That's clever! Thanks for the idea.

    That's clever! Thanks for the idea.

  10. Comment on Which board games have you been playing this week? (to 13th August) in ~games.tabletop

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    Good full day of games today. Scythe, 6 nimmt!, and Feed the Kraken.

    Good full day of games today. Scythe, 6 nimmt!, and Feed the Kraken.

  11. Comment on Which board games have you been playing this week? (to 13th August) in ~games.tabletop

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    Insider looks great, but haven't had a chance to try it out!

    Insider looks great, but haven't had a chance to try it out!

  12. Comment on What are your favorite board games to play solo? in ~games.tabletop

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    I hope you enjoy it. Fantastic as a solo game, even better at 2 players. I rarely play it at 3, but it's still very good at that player count. I would only play with very experienced players at 4....

    I hope you enjoy it. Fantastic as a solo game, even better at 2 players. I rarely play it at 3, but it's still very good at that player count. I would only play with very experienced players at 4. But of course, that's just my experience.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on What are your favorite board games to play solo? in ~games.tabletop

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    Spirit Island is just about the only game I play solo.

    Spirit Island is just about the only game I play solo.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Which board games have you all been playing? (to 6th August) in ~games.tabletop

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    Played games with the family, so it was a dose of light games. Dixit and 6 nimmt!

    Played games with the family, so it was a dose of light games.

    Dixit and 6 nimmt!

    2 votes

  15. Comment on Which board games have you been playing this week? (to 30th July) in ~games.tabletop

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    Space Alert last weekend and solo Spirit Island this weekend.

    Space Alert last weekend and solo Spirit Island this weekend.

  16. Comment on Lets talk roguelikes! in ~games

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    Monster Train is worth a mention. Deck builder like STS, but lends itself to frequent OP runs which are fun.

    Monster Train is worth a mention. Deck builder like STS, but lends itself to frequent OP runs which are fun.

    9 votes

  17. Comment on What did you recently do in your hobby that you're proud of? in ~hobbies

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    Fellow climber! Well done on the red point! I convinced my buddy's wife to let him start climbing trad with me....that felt like a win.

    Fellow climber! Well done on the red point!

    I convinced my buddy's wife to let him start climbing trad with me....that felt like a win.

    5 votes

  18. Comment on What's the most enjoyable part of your work? in ~talk

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    Marriage and Family Therapist. Obviously it is more complicated than this, but I occasionally chuckle at the fact that people would pay me to tell me their secrets. But the satisfaction is there...

    Marriage and Family Therapist.

    Obviously it is more complicated than this, but I occasionally chuckle at the fact that people would pay me to tell me their secrets.

    But the satisfaction is there in spades when you can help someone accomplish their goals. And when you see people overcome depression, repair a marriage, etc., it feels quite satisfying to know you got to journey with someone through that season.

    2 votes

  19. Comment on I am officially a DM now! in ~games.tabletop

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    Sounds like a memorable session. Glad you (and your players) had fun!

    Sounds like a memorable session. Glad you (and your players) had fun!

    1 vote

  20. Comment on DMing my first session of D&D 5e tomorrow night in ~games.tabletop

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    Sounds like you've done a lot of prep work already, which will go a long way! Nice work. A few tips: If you and your players don't know a rule, make the decision on the spot and look it up later....

    Sounds like you've done a lot of prep work already, which will go a long way! Nice work.

    A few tips:

    1. If you and your players don't know a rule, make the decision on the spot and look it up later. Game flow is important. Frequent stops to get the rules right often kills momentum. It's all made up anyway, so unless your PCs are adamant that everything is to be played exactly by the book, make a snap decision and keep playing! You can always make a note and read the rules after session to see what the "proper" ruling should have been. And that's a more organic way to learn the nuanced rules.

    2. Avoid the DM vs. players phenomenon. And remind the players that they are not playing against you. Rather, they are interacting with the world, NPCs, and each other. I've played many social deduction and euro games with my DnD group. They are used to competing against me. We had to unlearn that when I started DMing. Remember, you are a god in that world. You have all the power. They can't beat you.

    3. Consider the rule of fun. PCs like to do cool stuff. Set them up to do cool stuff. Constantly stifling or hindering them sucks.

    4. But! Adversity, scarcity, and near death experiences add to the adventure and fosters memorable moments. Balance is key! In one campaign, a few of the players lost all of their items in a shipwreck. It sucked for them for sure....so I had to introduce plot hooks that allowed them to build back up in cool ways. It's a tough balance, but necessary to good story telling.

    5. You are there to have fun too. You are part of the experience. Yes, you will work harder than your PCs, but you are not their servant nor are you a customer service rep. If you are not having fun, then that needs to be a discussion with the group.

    19 votes