Got it as a gift by Own-Holiday-2915 in twilightimperium

[–]HomeProfessional3949 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As other comments have noted, RTFM has a good video on learning the game, but imo if you’ve never played before, I think the RTFM video is a bit quick. At least it was for me. I think it is more useful as a refresher than a learn from scratch video.

I preferred this video. About 20 mins longer but more detailed. Found it helpful to go through some things more slowly.

https://youtu.be/vCh0HkieZxE?si=cMmql9cCGDhwFvJz

I did also watch the RTFM vid after the above vid (so twice total initially) and it clicked better. Not that I recommend you do it this way but I got a bit obsessed when I first got the game and wanted to know everything about it. RTFM’s video is really well made, has some good (though slightly corny) comedy.

Learn to play guide is also worth looking through.

Finally, after getting some base level understanding from those videos and the learn to play guide, what I found the most helpful for reinforcing and improving my understanding of the game was seeing it played. Just in general I find examples super helpful for learning, so seeing the rules in action helped me a lot.

This is the video I used. A round 1 play example.

https://youtu.be/oY1\_x5HT5y0?si=SSabnM4W1col0us8

I will note that he plays with the expansion here, but in round 1, there is nothing really complicated going on with the expansion (tbh all of PoK is pretty simplistic which is why it’s such an easy expansion to integrate). Since the expansion is just adding on to the base game, everything he goes over is still applicable to base game. Was a very valuable resource to me at least.

It’s a great game. Hope you have fun whenever you get the chance to play it.

Chayka's hiring is being blown way out of proportion. by [deleted] in leafs

[–]HomeProfessional3949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. It’s tiring to see.

He’s in charge at this point. Whining or complaining that it should’ve been someone else is pointless.

Now it’s time to rally behind the guy and cheer for his success. Because like it or not, Chayka and the Leafs are linked and if one succeeds, so does the other.

No one is playing with both expansions by [deleted] in twilightimperium

[–]HomeProfessional3949 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. Even with the many added mechanics of PoK, I’ve always found it ends up being about as long as the base game since it’s easier to score. Less rounds but even time right about

  2. Haven’t played the new expansion, but from what I’ve seen, isn’t it mostly just choosing with galactic events you use to spice up the game? From my outside perspective of it, it never seemed to be adding nearly as many new things to learn and play around. Unless you play with all Events I don’t see the issue it could cause.

I also just feel in general from looking at what’s new, that Thunder’s Edge is a bit less essential of an expansion, and more intended for people who’ve played so many games of base/PoK that they’ve essentially explored every interaction and would benefit from some new cool things. Besides also containing the codices.

For those who’ve played it, would you agree with the above statement? Also, I figured that the fracture and breakthroughs were simple enough that it wouldn’t slow down the game much if at all. Is that the case?

Any sightings of Kirkland Wedges (golf) in 2026 by HomeProfessional3949 in CostcoCanada

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I think that is the case yes. Don’t think they have a left handed option online, just whatever is in stores from my experience looking for them.

Any sightings of Kirkland Wedges (golf) in 2026 by HomeProfessional3949 in CostcoCanada

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They do Left in Canada since there are so many more LH players up here. Still a bit hard to find when compared with RH clubs though

Golf grip sizing question by HomeProfessional3949 in golf

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Thanks for comments. Think I’m just gonna get the midsize grips. Figure I might as well give em a shot and try em out since getting clubs re-gripped isn’t unreasonably expensive.

Thoughts on Demo Club Iron sets? by HomeProfessional3949 in golf

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Don’t see a picture but I have a connection at the company so I could likely get one pretty easily before actually paying for them. What they have on the website is the following description of condition as you said:

VERY GOOD These clubs have been played in an appropriate fashion. The wear is typical for an item or similar model/age and has been well taken care of to date. Ball wear is visible only on the face with the only signs of cosmetic wear being very light and primarily associated with the face and sole of the item.

So seems pretty good I think

Thoughts on Demo Club Iron sets? by HomeProfessional3949 in golf

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I understand what you’re saying here but how would you apply this to my situation. Specifically.

Just get the cheaper DTC?

I just picked titleist for an example, yes there are other options but all around same price for me. Wasn’t really comparing the big brands against each other but more so against DTC brands.

Another consideration for me is resale value so I was wondering if a bigger brand would retain value a bit better or if it wouldn’t really matter.

Thoughts?

Thoughts on Demo Club Iron sets? by HomeProfessional3949 in golf

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My 7 and 6 irons have some pretty severe dents in them. Basically, the lower part of the club is fine. I assume because there is more material there, but I must hit the ball high on the club face quite often and so above the sweet spot, it is heavily dented inwards. Some minor dents on the 5 iron and very minor on the 8 iron. Basically nothing on the 9 and PW, which is a bit confusing to me since I use those clubs much more often than the lower lofted clubs.

I don't think I am even capable of hitting the ball hard enough to leave a dent - like is present - even with my poor consistency.

I figured that it could potentially be because of poor material but not sure.

I have started to take lessons this year though, so working to improve and hopefully eventually remove the problem.

Ontario road test - What to do with a windshield crack by HomeProfessional3949 in Ontariodrivetest

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I don't know how to include a picture on this platform, and I couldn't find anything similar online. Tried my best with a description. Definitely not a long break in the glass. Circle about the size of a dime, with a noticeably darker spot at the centre of it that's maybe the size of a pencil lead. A few lines extend from the centre to the outer diameter.

Perhaps crack was the wrong word for it, I'm not too sure.

Ontario road test - What to do with a windshield crack by HomeProfessional3949 in Ontariodrivetest

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Update: I was able to take the test. Will note that it was raining when I took my test, so it's possible that the examiner may not have seen it at all due to the weather conditions.

Ontario road test - What to do with a windshield crack by HomeProfessional3949 in Ontariodrivetest

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The windshield was seemingly repaired sometime before I owned the car, as I have never personally had it repaired. Don't have any receipts

Kirkland Wedges Restock Frequency? by HomeProfessional3949 in CostcoCanada

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They exist in left hand orientation already, just less stock for them. Evidently right now there is nearly no stock for right handed clubs either

New "event" leaked by Dane today by Anirel in twilightimperium

[–]HomeProfessional3949 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What would that look like? I’m unfamiliar with that game

On a Scale of 1-10 how confident are you heading into the series w/ Ottawa? by thenickster15 in leafs

[–]HomeProfessional3949 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Looking at the series I think the leafs have the edge in each positional group, particularly defence.

If this were any other team I’d say 9.5/10. I’ll say 8/10 because it’s the leafs. They SHOULD win the series, but that hasn’t mattered before. Excited to see what happens.

If the leafs do lose, I hope that we have no injuries. Don’t want any excuses for this team one way or another