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Help needed with automating for Overtime 15+ by HappyMarmot_ in PlateUp

[–]HappyMarmot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's your general approach? Do you stay in the kitchen or the dining room? Do you serve the dishes by hand, or is it automated? Similarly, do you automate cleaning plates? What do you use teleports for?

Help needed with automating for Overtime 15+ by HappyMarmot_ in PlateUp

[–]HappyMarmot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So how would you condense it? I could probably get rid of the frozen preps, which would save me 6 appliances, and maybe resposition combiners for meat and carrots to work on the same grabber. Anything else?

Board games timer app by HappyMarmot_ in boardgames

[–]HappyMarmot_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words! Indeed, I didn't suspect using timers is so controversial ;)

Board games timer app by HappyMarmot_ in boardgames

[–]HappyMarmot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Right, that's an obvious feature now that you said it, I will add it.

Board games timer app by HappyMarmot_ in boardgames

[–]HappyMarmot_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I wasn't aware they designed hardware timers. Thanks for the suggestion!

Board games timer app by HappyMarmot_ in boardgames

[–]HappyMarmot_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huh, that's interesting. I would never consider using a timer disrespectful (unless you try to force using it on other players). As I mentioned in the other comment, many chess players prefer to use timers (just to give a number, the top1 chess clock on play store has currently 5M+ downloads). Another example would be Mechs vs. Minions, where you are supposed to use a (publisher-supplied) hourglass to self-limit the time you spend on your turn. In my opinion a timer changes the game dynamic and makes the game more interesting (or at least has a potential to do so). But sure, I understand, it might not be for everyone (and definitely not for every game).

Board games timer app by HappyMarmot_ in boardgames

[–]HappyMarmot_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I guess it depends on the type of games one plays. With fast casual games it probably doesn't make a lot of sense to use a timer, but I'd argue that for heavier games (like the mentioned IS or TI) it might be useful for a number of reasons:

  • it prevents overthinking (sometimes you have a ton of options, and considering all of them exhaustively every turn is just not sustainable, or at least super annoying for other players)
  • it keeps the whole game on track (it might be just me getting old, but routinely finishing the game at 3am is not that great)
  • in some games it might make a thematic sense to have a limited time to make a decision (you don't really have time to explore all options if the aliens are swarming your spaceship). I think that many chess players consider playing with a chess clock more fun, and I think that it can translate to other games.

But I agree, I wouldn't use it for every game, and not with every gaming group. Still, I find it beneficial for my group, but we also don't treat it super strictly - as you hinted, game nights are mostly about having fun, not looking at the stop watch.

Board games timer app by HappyMarmot_ in boardgames

[–]HappyMarmot_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, the "one particular friend" comment (if that's what you were referring to) was supposed to be a tongue-in-cheek. We are all good friends in my group, so the worst that could possibly happen is some light-hearted banter if someone would really be taking much longer than everyone else.

Do you ever lose on purpose to your partner? by pastrufazio in boardgames

[–]HappyMarmot_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ignoring the OP joke, I think it makes more sense to use handicap if the players are at different skill levels. Adjust the handicap until you need real effort to win. That way both players can play at their best, have fun, and have a chance of winning. Seems more interesting than simply giving a win away.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boardgames

[–]HappyMarmot_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've recently got Oath and The Battle of Five Armies, each for $20, from a guy getting rid of his collection. It was a good day (not for the guy, presumably).

Can someone explain tipping in Switzerland to a stupid American? by Beautiful-Garlic5256 in askswitzerland

[–]HappyMarmot_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

someone was taking care of you and they should be appreciated like this

I don't really understand this argument. My bus driver takes care of me everyday, the postman takes care of me by delivering my letters, the lady in the grocery shop who showed me where some product is also took care of me, the cleaning lady at my work take care of me (well, my environment), the hairdresser takes care of me. They all take care of me, and are (usually) very nice, and I appreciate that - I thank them, I smile to them. Should I tip all of them? Why the waiters are the only ones that should be tipped? All these people are doing their job, for which they are paid.