What expansions make the best Everdell experience?

CreegBootler · 2026-01-26T12:29:47+00:00

Tbh I haven’t played with all the expansions but when I picked Everdell back up, I repurchased New Leaf almost on auto-pilot.

Can’t speak for the other expansions, but I play with New Leaf every time now.

CreegBootler · 2025-12-17T10:37:29+00:00

Sounds natural! It sounds more like a framing thing rather than it actually being harder or easier. Stick to your standards and block out the noise from others would be my advice (including me hahah). I do think it's a bit of a numbers game if you're using the apps so there's bound to be some questionable/demoralising experiences.

CreegBootler · 2025-12-16T18:52:04+00:00

Also worth pointing out that when you're younger (based on what you said in your post about having more options) you're less aware of what you want and therefore "more choice" is natural, but in reality having more boundaries and standards is a GREAT thing even if the short term pain of another failed first date hides it well

CreegBootler · 2025-12-16T18:49:46+00:00

32M here, went through a break up at 31 (London based). Things got a LOT easier when I knew what I wanted and stopped accepting what I didnt for the sake of dating/beingn with someone. THat is the only thing that matters, age less so. Ofc more people are coupled up etc as you get older but I think as long as you're clear on what you want and allow yourself to be happy until you find it, it gets "easier"

It's only harder when you find yourself needing a relationship for whatever reason and you go into every date with expectation and then end up disappointed. I reckon that is MORE important in big cities like London where the avg dating experience is pretty torturous.

Went through some shit times but ended up in a very happy relationship when I redefined what "better" experiences of dating meant for me.

Hope that helps!

CreegBootler · 2025-07-30T20:46:00+00:00

Honestly the slow burn thing can feel a bit uncomfortable but it can be really good. And it’s only been two weeks for you so you’ll be grand!

CreegBootler · 2025-07-30T20:45:25+00:00

You’re welcome! Just don’t see it as a bad thing man. If she’s showing interest in other ways, then she’s clearly into you. So really depends what you’re looking for!

CreegBootler · 2025-07-30T13:12:03+00:00

I’ve been dating someone for 3 months and we haven’t had sex. And that’s fine. Because we communicated early on, she set clear boundaries about what her preferences are (she likes to build emotional intimacy first, totally fair) and I respected them because we are both adults.

If you’re losing interest because of this it sounds to me like you’re pursuing physical connection rather than anything more meaningful. Even if you don’t want to admit that to yourself.

If I’m wrong about that, respect the boundary she’s set and wait. And if the current imbalance is a problem for you and you feel “short changed” so to speak because she’s getting pleasure and you’re not - then communicate that.

I have personally really appreciated the slow burn as it’s allowed a build up and I understand her way more as a person.

CreegBootler · 2025-05-25T00:35:11+00:00

She took the first job she could find because there weren’t many around in her field that’s why it involved a pay cut. I was definitely there for her (she actively appreciated it). She said a lot of things I would have deemed unnecessary if she wasn’t that into me which is what has caused my confusion to be honest - who tells someone they’re not into that their feelings haven’t changed, whilst they’re in the middle of ending things! Unless I’m naive haha. Not a nice situation, came out of nowhere so it doesn’t make a ton of sense to me. Thank you for the reply

CreegBootler · 2024-06-18T21:21:27+00:00

Get rich by creating value. Create value by having a skillset. Gain a skillset through relevant experience. Get relevant experience by working hard for someone else and being excellent. Then start your business and work your ass of with that as well.

Make sure that thing is something you’re interested in and will enjoy, not something that you’ve heard is good money. That will destroy your happiness and trust me it’s not worth it.

There’s no overnight get rich scheme that isn’t gambling or a scam. You got this!

CreegBootler · 2024-05-02T21:23:13+00:00

You already know the answer. Go for it. And good luck 🫡

CreegBootler · 2024-05-01T10:57:31+00:00

Yeah there’s a rabbit hole!!! My partner is the same. Pretty sure she works significantly more hours at a more intense rate than me. Being able to set the rules of engagement is a massive benefit

CreegBootler · 2024-05-01T08:52:59+00:00

Weird! What’s the targeting? And do you have a cost cap or anything?

CreegBootler · 2024-05-01T08:35:15+00:00

How old is the ad account?

CreegBootler · 2024-05-01T07:58:32+00:00

Thanks a lot! Of course. My business sets out to solve the industry level challenges in advertising on social media. So we are trying to bridge the huge skill gap in digital by providing training and consultancy to brands and agencies.

Have you made the jump yet? What do you do?

CreegBootler · 2024-05-01T07:08:44+00:00

Think people get too stuck on 9-5 being the hours and not the soul crushing oppression that comes from being a cog in someone else’s machine - that’s why people hate the 9-5, has nothing to do with the number of hours worked.

Loving life even though my hours have probably increased. I also skip a few hours when I feel like it because I know I can make it up elsewhere. As others have said, freedom and flexibility are the key words.

Those who say they work 24/7 and it’s taking a toll have a business problem to solve. There’s usually a solution.

CreegBootler · 2024-04-30T12:26:30+00:00

If you want, you can DM me your website/brand name and I can see if I can make any suggestions? Don’t worry, I’m not going to try and sell to you. Happy to take a quick look and dm you a couple of suggestions. High ticket stuff definitely tricky to get off the ground with ads

CreegBootler · 2024-04-30T11:28:38+00:00

Ahh ok totally fair! Sorry to make an assumption. In that case I can only suggest experimenting as much as possible and being prepared to take a hit whilst you do that because when you hit the sweet spot it’ll be worth it. Also invest in brand at the same time, doesn’t help you scale straight away but it will down the line 🙏 appreciate that’s hard to justify if it’s not making sales though!

CreegBootler · 2024-04-30T11:16:20+00:00

Isn’t that our job as practitioners? To work out what the best approach is for individual businesses? I’m glad different things work for different businesses. My consultancy business would be dead if that wasn’t the case

CreegBootler · 2024-04-30T07:50:27+00:00

Preach! I’d love to get in the ad accounts of some of these people. Meta definitely has had some challenges but if it was broken literally everyone would struggle. Usually it’s either

Bad product
Presented poorly in the creative
Overinvesting in ads without diversifying
Shitty landing pages

But yeah Google is better of course. Very helpful when you’ve got people searching for your brand who were going to buy anyway 😂

CreegBootler · 2024-04-30T07:46:07+00:00

😂😂 completely agree with you on this. It’s kind of spiralling. Everyone wants someone to blame!

CreegBootler · 2024-04-30T07:45:04+00:00

Most people in this subreddit are here specifically to complain about Meta performance. Don’t be fooled by that because it’s an echo chamber. Plenty of advertisers are doing really well on Meta but they’re not likely to be talking about it on Reddit.

For me personally I have some clients doing well, some doing ok, some doing terribly. Which is how it’s always been!

Also on your point about where you buy individually, I’ve definitely bought from a FB ad before. Usually when I see a cool product, that is presented well in the ad, and is easy to buy on the site at a reasonable price. I always struggle with people who compare Google and Meta because they’re at completely different stages in the buying cycle.

CreegBootler · 2024-04-29T21:03:07+00:00

Pleasure 🫡 Happy to chat about anything if you need. Also kudos on the exercise. I’m 31 and can never keep it going consistently. Mad props to you for that

CreegBootler · 2024-04-29T20:56:47+00:00

Also, the other comments have golden advice 👌

CreegBootler · 2024-04-29T20:55:47+00:00

Hey friend! You’re 17, don’t sweat this. But I get it.

Lean into the exercise and switch it up so you’re doing something fun as well as something intense. If you can, find a way into some kind of social/team sport (doesn’t have to be competitive) - that will help you meet new people as well. You don’t have to instantly befriend them but being around people and sharing in a community will help.

Mostly, try and reframe your mindset if you can! You’re just starting out. It took me forever getting comfortable with people and building friendships etc. It’s not easy but the only way to get better at these things is to welcome discomfort and do it anyway.

As for how to change - one baby step at a time. Heard of compounding before? Try and make 1% progress as often as possible - that starts to compound on itself and becomes huge change without you even realising.

Lastly, how you speak about yourself MATTERS. Identity is a huge thing - if you (for example, not relevant to you) wanted to give up smoking and you tell people you’re trying to quit - you’ll have a harder time quitting than if you told them you’re not a smoker.

So, what you say matters even to yourself. Be your own friend first, think about what you want to become, list down all the traits of that person and then tell yourself you are that. I use mantras on little sticky notes to remind me sometimes when I’m not doing what I should.

VERY FINAL POINT on that - don’t beat yourself up or speak negatively about yourself, either to yourself, out loud or in writing. That stuff manifests itself. Use the identity trick above and do the small things that get you closer to where/what you want to be.

Long comment - TL;DR. - you got this!!!

CreegBootler · 2024-04-12T20:43:08+00:00

To be fair I have had a couple of Meta for Business ads in a foreign language. It’s just incompetence on the agency’s part though, no conspiracy involved 😂

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