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Comment on What makes you play wargames instead of strategy video games? in ~games.tabletop
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What makes you play wargames instead of strategy video games?
I am mostly a TTRPG player, but lately I have been becoming a bit curious on wargaming. I usually play TTRPGs because it allows a lot more freedom when compared to video games. However, I can't...
I am mostly a TTRPG player, but lately I have been becoming a bit curious on wargaming.
I usually play TTRPGs because it allows a lot more freedom when compared to video games. However, I can't really see that much in wargaming that you can't get in video games. Is the appeal primarily a social one?
I am not bashing wargaming or saying that it's a bad hobby. I am just curious as to what the main draw is.
Thank you for any answers :)6 votes -
Comment on <deleted topic> in ~health
JordanFireStar LinkI apologize if I mess up the formatting, this will be my first time using headings Accommodative Insufficiency I got diagnosed with this condition when I was much younger. Essentially, it means...I apologize if I mess up the formatting, this will be my first time using headings
Accommodative Insufficiency
I got diagnosed with this condition when I was much younger. Essentially, it means that my eyes have trouble accommodating up close, and it causes me a lot of pain. Vision therapy hasn't helped me much, but glasses do make it a lot easier. The problem is that all the prescriptions that I"ve been given tend to give me headaches and eye pain, which is unfortunate.
The accommodative part itself is way more than just pain though. It can create a sensation that is very unpleasant, and that feels almost like I'm going insane. It often gets diagnosed as ADHD as it makes it very difficult to concentrate as well. I remember trying to read a band name on a CD and not being able to comprehend what it said because my eyes were hurting. I stood there for 30 seconds trying to read it, but I just couldn't think.
One of the suckiest parts is that it's very painful for me to make eye contact with people. I can use glasses for this, but I try to avoid using them too much as it will give me a headache after a while. I am currently using a projector as I type this, and my eyes are honestly doing pretty good with this setup. I only really have minimal pain from it.
I am beginning to become afraid that I'm getting hyperacusis as well. My ears have been starting to hurt at very minor sounds, and it is unfortunate because I have been using music and audiobooks as a coping mechanism for quite a few years now.
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Comment on Share your favorite musicians/bands! I want to discover some new music. in ~music
JordanFireStar Link ParentSerenade of Self-Destruction is such a good song! The part around 5:30 is absolutely amazing. (Also the link opens up a bit loud as a quick warning forSerenade of Self-Destruction is such a good song! The part around 5:30 is absolutely amazing. (Also the link opens up a bit loud as a quick warning for
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Comment on Zero to low prep games in ~games.tabletop
JordanFireStar LinkI have two recommendations that are both universal systems. I've never played it myself, but I"ve heard that the Cypher System is wonderful for this sort of mechanic. The gameplay is rather unique...I have two recommendations that are both universal systems.
I've never played it myself, but I"ve heard that the Cypher System is wonderful for this sort of mechanic. The gameplay is rather unique and is more based around resource management, but it is pretty simple resource management.
Fate is another good one, but it's more made to emulate cinema rather than a game.
I see, that does make sense! I remember when I was little I would always go to the local hobby store and just look at all the wargaming miniatures.
Do you mind if I ask what wargame you played the most of? I have been reading more up on the rules for different ones recently.