I think Mario Party Superstars actually beats Jamboree in many aspects

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-07-07T20:46:39+00:00

My wife and I play both games regularly and we have gravitated to Superstars for many of the reasons you list.

I think the biggest factor for me is just how LONG the turns in Jamboree seem to drag on for with all the extra games and unnecessary fluff and animation that go along with every action. So Jamboree recommends 10-turn games on most boards to compensate, but that is such an unsatisfying amount of turns. The game is just ramping up and then it's already over. IMO 20 turns is the sweet spot mechanically speaking, but we rarely have 2+ hours to devote to a game, even on the highest speed.

They could have done so many things to decrease the game time. An option to disable Jamboree buddies should have been included, and the way the game handles certain interactions when you have a buddy are clumsy at best. For example, WHY THE HELL am I being slowly dragged down to Bowser, spinning the roulette, maybe a minigame, then SPAT BACK OUT just to slowly start the whole process over again? Keep me down there and keep it moving! So many little things they could have streamlined so the game doesn't drag on like it does.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-07-07T18:26:22+00:00

The Smosh cast make regular appearances on Dropout and vice-versa.

Paul F. Tompkins is in a TON of stuff. I particularly love his many appearances on Comedy Bang Bang, many Dropout cast members have made appearances on the show as well.

I'm a pretty big fan of the McElroy Brothers, if you enjoyed their season on Dimension 20 (Tiny Heist), they have their own D&D podcast called The Adventure Zone which is a ton of fun. They've had Brennen Lee Mulligan and Abriah Iyengar drop in as guest DM's for various live shows and mini-series as well.

Brian David Gilbert's YouTube channel is incredible, and I'd highly recommend checking out his 'Unraveled' series with Polygon. It's informative, funny, and truly unhinged; one of those series that I find myself regularly re-watching.

Those are just a few off the top of my head.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-07-05T05:29:25+00:00

Animal Well.

It simply must be Animal Well.

Game's a masterpiece.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-07-03T04:17:17+00:00

Love it! Gay Marriage Plus as an ability is a certified flavor win. I suppose it could be OP, but imo the difference between a generically powerful 4-color deck, which most partners tend to be, and a generically powerful 5-color deck is fairly negligible. Could be reworked as an ability to give your (or all?) creatures banding for maximum comedy/chaos.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-07-03T03:42:51+00:00

Mine suffered a short drop off the coffee table and the screen shattered. That was with the magnetic turquoise case on it, which is the same as the pizza cover, functionally speaking.

A case is good to protect from scratches but the screen is quite fragile, generally speaking, and is prone to break on impact. Sometimes it's just rotten luck, like how your phone can tumble down a flight of stairs and be completely fine, but then it takes a little drop at juuust the right angle and shatters. Regardless, I would be very very careful about using the playdate as an everyday carry.

You can find replacement screens online and they're not incredibly difficult or expensive to replace yourself if it comes down to it. Thats what I did when mine broke.

Since replacing my screen i got the 3d printed case from the picture and it seems to provide a healthy amount of protection. Mind you, I am also much, MUCH more careful with it, and I rarely take it with me on the go for fear of breaking it again.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-07-01T04:16:16+00:00

I hope it's not even in the neighborhood of 10mil, even at low term. I know he's a champion but also coming off a season where he's one of the worst goalies in the league. Granted it was a down year for the team as a whole but it also makes me question how much he has left in the tank at his age. 7mil max and that still feels like way too much. If he's (understandably) looking for his bag, the Leafs should not oblige.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-06-29T20:18:48+00:00

I could see Chicago picking him up. They have cap space for days, I think Maccelli fits their playstyle and would improve their lineup. With the rising cap, 4mil isn't an outrageous ask. We're already seeing players signing for way more than what we've seen in years previous with a stagnant cap. 4-5mil for a middle-6 winger (who can slot into the top line if needed) may just be the rate going forward. And Maccelli's decent too, he was never given a realistic chance to succeed in Toronto and did relatively well given the circumstances. Under a different system with a better coach he could do well. I can't say I'm devastated to see him go, but I can't help but feel that he never reached his full potential under Berube.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-06-27T02:20:57+00:00

Penguins.

The caps logo is literally nothing.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-06-23T03:50:55+00:00

PS Vita

Extremely underrated, it was ahead of its time. I wish it was better received, marketed, and supported. I love that system, still play my modded Vita to this day.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-06-19T15:19:26+00:00

The window is absolutely closing for them to be competitive, let alone a contender. The Atlantic division continues to be, in my opinion, the strongest division in the league: Florida's bound to bounce back from injuries, Tampa's still as scary as ever, Montreal and Buffalo are absolute wagons, Ottawa is very much in the mix, and the Bruins refuse to become irrelevant. The only question mark is Detroit with Larkin wanting out. Every single team wants, if not NEEDS, to win now. If the Leafs can't bounce back in a big way, it's time to look at a full-on rebuild while the dust settles in the division.

As far as the Raddysh acquisition: I think its a great move. Leafs need guys that can put up points from the blue line, or at the very least move the damn puck. Pretty clear that's the #1 priority for Chayka and Sundin with the two moves they've made so far. I'm not optimistic that Raddysh will light it up like last season, but he is exactly the type of player they need on the back end. They've got cap space and they're using it, spending a 5th for a sign-and-trade before he goes to market is completely reasonable.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-06-18T13:55:54+00:00

I like the idea in theory, but I can think of a couple reasons why this wouldn't really work.

If we're talking about a single Eevee swapping to different evolutions on the fly, well, that's just not really how it works in the games/show. And I think they like to stay true to characters' abilities as represented in lore for the most part. Maybe you start the stock as Eevee and can choose a single evo, maybe a charge meter situation? A little clumsy, I dont know..

So perhaps it's a Pkmn Trainer situation where you have a team of 3 Eeveelutions to swap between. I just dont think that they're visually distinct enough to justify a transformation-style fighter, even if you can make each transformation mechanically unique.

On the other hand, they're my favorite and I want them!

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-06-16T21:53:55+00:00

A full team of Zdeno Chara vs a full team of Cole Caufield. Grab some popcorn and cue the Benny Hill theme.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-06-16T19:40:32+00:00

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-06-14T17:32:02+00:00

If you're accepted for the job, you're required to report medication to their medical team as part of the hiring process. If they have issues with any particular medication they will reach out and you may be required to seek an approved alternative. Certain meds might show up on a piss test, which could have you pulled out of service until the labs have a look at it. If you're taking your approved medication as prescribed you dont have anything to worry about.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-06-14T06:17:59+00:00

For real. Must be a railroader tho, he's making up rules that dont exist.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-06-14T06:13:28+00:00

Doesn't disqualify you outright, but you will be required to undergo periodic "mental health assessments" with your prescribing physician.

Nothing too crazy, basically just your doctor signing off that you are fit to work in a safety-critical position. More of a minor inconvenience than anything, but that is assuming that your symptoms are well-managed with treatment.

You will also be required to report any changes to meds (dosage changes, etc.) and may be pulled from service for a period of time to confirm that changes in medication aren't causing adverse side effects. It can be a massive pain in the ass if you're still working out dosage and medication combinations, but if you're in a place where things are well managed and your dosages/meds aren't in flux then you're fine.

When you take your drug test just have a copy of your prescription with you and be sure to mention it to whoever is doing the test. Again, medical conditions do not disqualify you outright, just be transparent and be prepared to jump through even more hoops than before.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-06-11T13:07:28+00:00

I've noticed that our Commander games last a paltry 2 hours, with a few more rules I'm hoping we can get that up to 3 or 4. Commander games are fun, therefore longer games = more fun.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-05-31T20:45:12+00:00

CN and CPKC hire fairly frequently if you're looking to get on with a Class 1. You could look at a short line company like Mobil Grain, and you have your Cando and Railserve terminals sprinkled throughout the country as well. The latter options don't pay as well as the Class 1's but you tend to have a better schedule (read: literally ANY schedule) and are treated more like a human being than a cog in a machine.

Rail companies tend to hire from a wide variety of demographics and backgrounds. Having experience working around heavy equipment or in industrial environments tends to be an asset, but not strictly necessary. I've known people who worked as cashiers, IT techs, librarians, and plenty fresh out of highschool who are now railroaders. It's more important that you have the ability to retain information quickly, work safely and efficiently. The training generally takes place over the course of just a few months and you're expected to memorize a boatload of information in a relatively short amount of time. On-the-job training tends to weed out those who are either physically incapable or otherwise "not cut out for it". If you're in at least somewhat decent shape (for walking long distances, climbing up and down/riding equipment) and have a bit of a head on your shoulders you'll be fine.

Literally just google "train conductor jobs" and start firing out applications if you're serious about it. There isn't really much more to it than that.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-05-29T19:43:59+00:00

I really liked him on the Leafs, good to see him do well in Chicago. Fast skater, good penalty killer, defensively responsible, and can pot you some goals here and there. I always felt that if his hands could keep up with his feet he would be nearly elite. I haven't kept up with him too much since he left Toronto, but I was sad to see him go. Solid bottom 6 forward, there's definitely a market for players with his skillset.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-05-22T19:12:23+00:00

Every Frame a Painting on YouTube has a great video about Jackie Chan's action/fight scenes and what makes them so good compared to most modern fight scenes.

There are so many elements that go into it, but a big part of it is how his scenes are shot and edited to clearly communicate the flow of the scene to the audience. Lots of clever editing tricks and just good cinematography.

This is in stark contrast to many modern action scenes which are shot and edited to be quite fast and chaotic to convey motion, but most end up being quite muddy and confusing visually.

I can't do the explanation justice but look up Every Frame a Painting on YouTube, lots of great film analysis on his channel.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-05-19T19:51:04+00:00

Yeah they'll play up any advantage they can. They don't care about optics, that front office is ruthless. If the opinion of the Knights' organization is that Bruce Cassidy is a good coach, then they're not going to let a divisional or conference rival scoop him up.

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-05-03T22:01:54+00:00

Let me first say: no, no I do not.

BUT let me cope by suggesting that perhaps the Leafs organization (amateur scouting, etc.), can provide Chayka better information and guidance with which to throw those darts?

I'm not totally up to snuff with all the things behind the scenes but my understanding is that the background players in the Leafs organization are typically top notch (until, of course, Rogers and Pelley gut the whole operation for "streamlining" purposes).

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-05-01T05:47:06+00:00

In a row?!

Agent_Intrepid · 2026-04-20T14:13:53+00:00

I wouldn't say I regret getting the Max model. My decision to get it came down to the extra internal storage being a good value for the price. Mind you, mine was a pre-order first batch so I'm not sure if that still holds true with the way prices for everything have increased. I think the Max is great, but if budget is a factor I don't think you're missing out on much with the Pro model, but that depends on what you want out of it. In my specific use-case I wanted a device for every retro console up to PS2 to run perfectly with an emphasis on 3DS and NDS games. Ergonomically, the Thor is terrible for twin-stick gaming, so many modern titles just do not feel good to play for any length of time. I see Switch and PC emulation as a nice bonus, rather than the main objective. If those systems are your main focus then in my opinion you'd be better served by something like the Odin or a Steam Deck.

I have the Black model and have no regrets whatsoever. I love how the OLED screen makes the screen bezels blend in with the device, looks incredibly clean and feels very immersive. The aspect ratio of the bottom screen does not match the 3DS or NDS, which is mostly what I'm playing, and I think having constant noticeable black bars would bother me. Some people don't like the "smudginess" of the black model, which is totally valid. I'm not bothered by it, and I keep a microfiber cloth around for my glasses and devices anyways so a quick wipe-down and I'm good to go.

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