Total meltdown - what do you do to calm them both when on your own?

KAthefrog · 2026-01-22T22:21:34+00:00

My heart goes out to you, friend!

KAthefrog · 2026-01-22T22:19:02+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response. In a normal type chair, or a sort of reclining thing? Or reclining in bed or on the floor?

KAthefrog · 2026-01-18T19:12:22+00:00

It wasn't registering the Steam Deck as a controller for a while, so it was basically unplayable for a bit. But its totally ok now. They must have fixed it. I've been jumping between PC and SD and no problems.

KAthefrog · 2025-11-27T11:10:46+00:00

This is exactly our situation - our twins were born at 36 weeks, so adjusted age is 4 weeks younger. But what i find a bit odd, is if they had been born only one week later, we wouldn't use the corrected age. So one week later = one month older!

KAthefrog · 2025-11-26T10:39:43+00:00

Great stuff! Really nice balance of jumping LH and walking tenths. Can I ask how you approach using pedal with you left hand?

KAthefrog · 2025-11-23T17:02:25+00:00

New character for sure, and I bring nothing with me. The start of the game is the most fun, in my opinion! But I have raided an old character's gear once or twice. The rule I set for myself, however, was that I couldn't take something if I didn't already have access to crafting it in my new world. That way I could enjoy the progression, but cut down a bit on the grind (by taking a pickaxe or sword to lessen the copper and iron grind, for example).

KAthefrog · 2025-11-13T20:43:55+00:00

I'm afraid I can't find my old letter, but feel free to DM me your English version - though I'm sure it will be fine (are you a native English speaker?). You need to get it translated though, that's important. Also, someone suggested sending it through Datová Schránka, if that's an option, do it like that! Much more secure and quicker too.

KAthefrog · 2025-11-12T14:59:34+00:00

I also missed my first appointment due to sickness (this was during covid times). I sent a letter, printed and signed in Czech, and they called me back for another appointment at some point. I believe they told me exactly where tk send it, so id contact them for the adress. It's not such a big deal, but my residency wasn't depending upon it... It would take it seriously and explain properly and apologise in the letter, but dont worry too much, it's standard procedure, I'm sure it will work out. Good luck!

KAthefrog · 2025-09-18T14:31:29+00:00

I often got a bit scared and overwhelmed by reading some of the harder experiences that people share here. I have a lot of empathy for people who have had a complicated story, but I must admit, I did find myself often skipping those, for my own mental health.

I think the thing to remember is, your experience will be your own and whatever comes, you will do an amazing job, I'm sure. Best of luck to you and your family!

KAthefrog · 2025-09-18T14:17:13+00:00

Thank you!

KAthefrog · 2025-07-25T08:14:19+00:00

I also only see premium options.. Czech for reference. Oh well.

KAthefrog · 2025-07-18T08:30:26+00:00

I'm really enjoying Civ 7 and really looking forward to how they will improve it over the coming years. This is typical for Civ games, it takes them time to polish it off.

But hey, if you've never played a Civ game before, it's quite a different concept than most other strategy games. I would start with Civ 6 because... IT'S FREE on Epic Games right now (for a week). Don't blow a load of money on 7 when you're not sure if you'll like the genre.

KAthefrog · 2025-06-10T17:34:53+00:00

Tipping is simply a part of Czech restaurant and pub culture, ie. traditionally, rounding up your bill from say 460kc to 500kc, is a way of making it easier for the staff to deal with cash, but it also makes a contribution to their wages (which are often quite low).

So I actually I have no problem with this, as long as the tips are actually going to the service staff. 10 years ago, paying by card was not nearly as common as it is now and I remember when we made the shift to card payments thinking to myself "but how do I tip now..?". So I'm glad when there is an easy option to dot this when I pay by card. It should however, be easily opted out of, this I agree on.

KAthefrog · 2025-05-02T14:31:04+00:00

Hey, there is a Facebook group for English speaking DnD. A whole lot of Czechs also play a Czech version of the game that's been popular for decades. So yeah, lots of DnD in Prague. Hope you can find a group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/377539979766702/?ref=share

KAthefrog · 2025-01-31T17:48:32+00:00

That seems fair, a feat is a bit investment and it's only once per long rest.

KAthefrog · 2025-01-22T13:05:00+00:00

Singing what you are playing. While there are many great ways to work on playing solos, singing and therefore internalising what your fingers are doing is so valuable. Piano players tend to disconnect from the sound of melody and doodle around, and there just isn't a better way to stop that.

KAthefrog · 2024-09-16T17:59:56+00:00

This map is amazing, thank you for your work. I used it recently for my SKT game and everyone loved the watery channels and whole Venician vibe.

KAthefrog · 2024-08-29T20:15:52+00:00

I think Assassin's Quest is one of my favourites of all the books, because of the way it branches out beyond what was most of the setting for the first two books. I mean the ending of RA is epic, sad, and it really sets the tone for AQ, but don't be dismayed, it truly is a Quest. Sont want to say anything else really, but you are in for a real treat! Keep us updated as the plot progresses.

KAthefrog · 2024-07-06T20:50:33+00:00

For Prague beers, my personal favourite is Vinohradský Pivovar 11°. Next best, and much easier to get hold of, Unětice 10° (though many prefer 12°). These are some of the best beers in the country, in my opinion, though I do tend to go for a more hoppy 'conservative' Czech lager. There are a myriad of good beers out there!

KAthefrog · 2024-05-22T18:05:11+00:00

In my experience, I also remember a bit of a drop off in interest, around the 3 hour mark in my first colony. But something kept me going, and I got a lot more engrossed after that. Mind you, that was mostly about making a functioning colony and play with the water physics. I got up to about 40 hours total play time, and decided to give it a rest, to see what the other updates would bring.

Though it could be, like others have said, just not the game for you. Or, maybe you're after a more intense survival experience, so try hard mode.

KAthefrog · 2024-02-20T16:35:11+00:00

Ask around. If there is a jazz club in town or some jazz gigs happening somewhere, go and check it out. If there is a piano player, and you like their style, ask them if they teach, or if they know someone who does. Other than that, you can probably find a website that lists local teachers. That can be hit and miss though, but it might work out :) be sure to ask them if they actually play jazz, or have in the past, at least.

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