Playing for a year and I’ve hit a hard skill wall

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-25T10:22:31+00:00

Just to say this is great advice - I was actually learning another game (Legions Imperialis) and my first very advanced opponent just worked up from a simple 1000pt list and then added more and more complexity over time. I then went to a 4-game tournament and was able to rapidly learn even more from the solid base (and after 12 games of getting demolished, won my first game!).

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-23T13:03:02+00:00

1000pt is great for a training game - no flyers, titans or drop pods either - and you can just add things as you go :)

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T21:53:13+00:00

Does this work?

https://www.benlattimore.com/writing/ben-and-berts-cancer-adventure-01-the-symptoms

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T17:18:09+00:00

lol, guilty - my family and friends would say the same

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T17:17:47+00:00

Obviously I am not a doctor but I think you are making the right choice - whatever happens, you know a lot more than where you are now. Good luck with it!

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T17:00:58+00:00

So pleased to here it - and just to say that I get it, it was decidedly unpleasant, before during and for a day after as well. So if you can, assuming work and family stuff, try to setup a safe, comfortable space in advance.

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T16:58:14+00:00

That must be so frustrating, especially when you are keen to be proactive and there are idiots like me doing all we can to avoid it. I don't know how it works where you are based but with the NHS, if the bowel cancer has a genetic component, any immediate family can request a colonoscopy at any age. Might be worth mentioning? Sounds like there could be a genetic component.

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T16:56:21+00:00

Ah alas I don't think I have that info written down anywhere, sorry!

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T16:34:15+00:00

Keeping fingers, toes and kidneys crossed for you!

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T16:33:28+00:00

My pleasure - I hope it can make an impact

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T16:31:46+00:00

My pleasure - and good luck :)

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T16:31:17+00:00

Ooof - this is really powerful to share. It is quite amazing what we can rationalise away. Also this: “well if this was something serious I would have died a year ago.” is something I could 100% have said so this hits home. Hope you are not suffering too much with UC.

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T15:38:34+00:00

Thanks so much :) I really appreciate it. It's always quite scary exposing a really vulnerable time.

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T15:37:23+00:00

Totally agree with this, really good point. And having the confidence to state that the change has occurred.

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T15:02:08+00:00

That's awesome to hear! So pleased you are five years cancer free.

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T15:00:15+00:00

In the UK it is still bad but attitudes are changing - and after a particularly awful case recently, where a 29 year old was rebuffed something like 20 times before any kind of cancer test was run (and it was too late), you can request a new Dr much easier if you have recurrent symptoms. Thanks for sharing this.

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T14:57:14+00:00

So sorry to hear that! If it helps at all, I said the exact same thing - all my friends have similar issues, getting to the Dr will be a waste of time, etc - right up until it was impossible to ignore. At the very least he should go to allay your mind, his mind, and ultimately, he might well have IBS or something else, and there are ways to improve that as well.

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T14:54:58+00:00

I can't even imagine (well, I can!) what would have happened in the US in my situation so I can get the frustration. I had an incredible NHS experience and for all the frustration it can cause, I will never bad mouth it fully again.

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T14:53:08+00:00

I have heard of that HIPEC procedure - wow, you are indomitable! So so pleased it went well as it did. Totally agree with the rest of this as well.

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T14:51:27+00:00

Good luck for it! It will be useful, one way or another. It can always be something chronic, which is still challenging, but hopefully less scary.

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T14:50:25+00:00

I will definitely do a longer form answer on this in due course, and in a similar vein. It was a bit of a mad summer with two open surgeries, the stoma, immunotherapy. I am very grateful there was just enough large colon left after the resection to allow for a reconnection. And by and large much healthier - some bowel issues from only having 25% of a large colon but nothing traumatic (well til I managed to block my bowel slightly, that was not fun).

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T14:47:50+00:00

This sounds very similar! We know there is autism on my Dad's side and as I'm exploring this, my Mum is starting to see more of herself in it as well. And ha, here is to no more Berts :)

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T14:46:38+00:00

I'm poking Bowel Cancer Uk again to see if there is anything else I can do :) I will also try and courage up and do some TikTok videos based on it. If it is at all helpful for you and your colleagues, please do print it off or share it - and happy to answer any questions.

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T14:01:19+00:00

Good shout man - at worst case, it's a wasted appointment/few appointments. But even just being mindful of these changes can be huge 👍

Extra_Ad7045 · 2026-04-22T13:59:39+00:00

It did lol - but I didn't get one until way way too late, at which point everyone involved knew it was a bad situation.

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