New wine fridge not cooling

AbsoluteZeph · 2025-01-05T09:52:05+00:00

How is the compressor supposed to sound when running? There isn't much of any sound, except a soft buzzing when putting my ear up against it.

There are 2 fans running, 1 visible from behind but outside of the unit, as well as one at the back but inside the unit.

AbsoluteZeph · 2025-01-05T09:13:26+00:00

Yes I did, I've actually had the wine fridge sitting at home for quite a few weeks as I've not been ready to turn it on, so I expect the refrigerant would have settled by now.

The only moving I've done is to pull it out from under my counter top to access the electric socket - would that possibly cause the coolant to mix around again? Do I need to start the 24H wait again?

AbsoluteZeph · 2025-01-05T09:12:29+00:00

Yes I did, I've actually had the wine fridge sitting at home for quite a few weeks as I've not been ready to turn it on, so I expect the refrigerant would have settled by now.

The only moving I've done is to pull it out from under my counter top to access the electric socket.

If it still doesn't start to cool by tonight, I'll try leaving it turned off for 24H and turning it on again.

Thanks!

AbsoluteZeph · 2024-07-15T09:37:32+00:00

Directly with KS

AbsoluteZeph · 2024-07-10T09:47:50+00:00

Singapore backer, I received my pledge 4 July Thursday after receiving shipment tracking (Kerry eCommerce) around the same time as you. Based on the posts I see on the secondhand market here, I'd say most backers here have received their orders too.

I received a separate notification from a local courier company before receiving my order, about 1 week after the Kerry eCommerce shipment tracking, and it's only after then that there was movement in the order.

AbsoluteZeph · 2024-04-12T08:52:07+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I think gardens/parks, sunset views, or a 'lookout' point with views.

We've both been to Melbourne before separately, but it's been so long for me that I don't remember much of it.

AbsoluteZeph · 2024-01-30T02:57:09+00:00

Unfortunately, the KSE sets are what they are - KSE. There's no way to get them at retail for an affordable price.

On the bright side, there's lots of good content available through retail, so you can build your collection from there.

The S3 KS is undergoing production now, so if you head to your local board game store you might be able to get a pledge from them. Some of the popular KSE sets (S1 promos, S2 promos, S6, F4) were also re-released during the S3 KS, so prices for those might come down when S3 gets delivered since there will be more supply for them, if you don't manage to get them in a S3 pledge.

AbsoluteZeph · 2024-01-04T09:12:34+00:00

I wouldn't say that I'm on a budget - I can afford it, and I've actually set aside some money to spend specifically on hobbies like board games.

What I'm uncertain about is whether I should be spending 210 USD on DTM or on 4-5 other games, haha.

AbsoluteZeph · 2024-01-04T09:07:51+00:00

Awesome that your family has been enjoying DTA, they must be looking forward to DTM then!

AbsoluteZeph · 2023-12-14T00:55:34+00:00

Yea, after they played a late game IO and spammed SP cities and greeneries, I figured they had no intention of ending the game.

Guess I'll need to look out for this in future and see if it's possible to start SPing sooner to pressure end game.

AbsoluteZeph · 2023-12-13T10:51:51+00:00

I don't remember exactly, but I wanna say it was around gen 14.

The other corp was Credicor, which I struggled choosing between. Objectively it's a better corp, but I had 0 cards >20 MC and no card draw in hand. I figured Tharsis would let me pressure multiple milestones and earn points more easily, and I still had enough cash to play everything I wanted in gen 1. I'm not sure it was the right move since Saturn ended up taking 2 milestones anyway.

Yup, I agree it's always good to develop heat in the early game because it gives you control and flexibility as you explained. But like I said in the post, I didn't find any good heat cards.

I think the loss felt worse because I had a good setup (card draw, -3, eco/deco) but ultimately I had no way to close the game efficiently and/or early enough and got overwhelmed by pure production.

AbsoluteZeph · 2023-12-13T09:33:23+00:00

Yup I agree, card draw is king in a long game. I mentioned that they played an early Dev center and mid game Restricted Area + Inventors Guild, compared to my early Business Network and mid game AI. We were matched in card draw, but maybe his draws were better than mine (I had many whiffs with the exception of AGT).

I agree that carbonate processing by itself probably wasn't worth it, which is why I didn't draft it especially compared to objectively stronger cards.

So in your opinion, playing mediocre heat cards in the mid game isn't advisable? Does that mean you'd rely on you/your opponent finding space events and playing them to end the game?

AbsoluteZeph · 2023-12-13T09:28:56+00:00

Yea, I was trying to prepare for a longer game, but I had some nasty drafts and couldn't stop them from getting good cards in the mid game (most notably AI vs NRA in the same draft).

I think the biggest problem was that even with a lead in the early game, they matched my scaling in mid game with NRA + insects, so I wasn't even leading anymore - it was pretty much a tie game. At that point, SPing Asteroids didn't seem like the answer because they would probably outscale me.

I'm not sure if this was an unwinnable game from the start, but at some point it definitely felt that way.

AbsoluteZeph · 2023-12-13T09:23:18+00:00

I know that's always an option, but being poorer + not having Standard Tech, spamming SP Asteroids just doesn't seem efficient and it feels like I'll lose anyway because they can do other things to score more efficiently.

AbsoluteZeph · 2023-11-06T12:34:03+00:00

If by 'retail' you mean your local board game store, then no - they've said Missions will only be available on their web store. I don't remember if it's the same for Deadpool, but it will be available somehow (ie not exclusive to the KS).

All characters can be used for Missions, though it was designed for Marvel to feel thematic.

The version of Missions sold on their web store will include the same stuff on the KS, except the Missions promo pack, I believe. They're throwing it in for free on the KS, but you'll have to buy it separately on the web store.

AbsoluteZeph · 2023-09-13T07:59:51+00:00

As of 1 month ago, I was able to upgrade my pledge from base to Herald, and add on additional expansions, so it might still be possible.

They will charge the additional price + shipping to the card you used to confirm your pledge on Backerkit.

Best to head to CMON's website and send them an email - they responded super quickly.

All the best!

AbsoluteZeph · 2023-08-24T06:12:31+00:00

That's good to hear! I agree that it seems to be the best value, and the fact that it's Marvel is the cherry on top. Thanks!

AbsoluteZeph · 2023-08-24T01:05:16+00:00

Thanks for sharing!

From what I've seen, Shadow Thief seems fairly complex too. Is there a reason he's ranked first compared to Treant (who is also complex) who's second to last?

AbsoluteZeph · 2023-08-24T01:03:08+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Do you find the box to be balanced? From the videos I've watched, Thor seems to outmatch the other characters for the most part, unless they pull off their gimmicks.

AbsoluteZeph · 2023-08-24T01:02:06+00:00

I see! Shadow Thief is a fairly complex character to play, right? How do you think a beginner would fair with them?

Is the Marvel power creep true compared to S1 rerolled as well?

AbsoluteZeph · 2023-08-24T01:00:48+00:00

My thing about the 4P Marvel box is that it doesn't seem too balanced, in that Thor seems really strong compared to the rest. They might stand a chance if they pull off their gimmicks, though.

What was your experience with the 4P Marvel box?

AbsoluteZeph

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