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1mo ago

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Pro tip: Bringing back the chill in competitive game groups

Yeah, because nothing says 'fun game night' like watching your friend silently fume for twenty minutes after a bad dice roll. I'm all for trying to win, but some people treat a round of Catan like it's the championship finals. The best nights are when we're all into it but can still laugh when someone pulls off a crazy move. If you need that much stress, maybe just go pay your taxes for the same feeling lol.

1mo ago

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A customer's superglue fix turned into a full barrel replacement

Yeah, "temporary hold" is how I ended up with a scope glued to my forehead once. What's the worst field repair you've actually seen work?

1mo ago

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My old way of reading reviews was a mess

You ever read a one star review so detailed it sounds like the person's whole life fell apart because of a coffee maker? I once spent twenty minutes reading a guy's epic saga about a phone charger that "betrayed him." Felt like I was reading a novel.

1mo ago

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Question about the 'cult of the new' at my local game night

What happens when a new game from last year flops hard, do they still refuse to play a proven classic from 2018? That logic seems broken if the only measure is a release date.

1mo ago

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Spent $40 on a fancy titanium spork and it's the worst thing in my pack

Why do we always fall for the fancy gear trap? @fisher.felix you are so right, I spent way too much on a slick titanium spork that just slides out of my greasy fingers like it's trying to escape. My dumb hands need that cheap plastic texture to actually hang on to the thing. It's a little embarrassing when the two dollar spoon works better than the fancy one. I guess I just wanted to feel like a pro hiker with the cool metal gear.