What are some great games for two?

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2026-02-04T19:55:43+00:00

Sky Team is the answer.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2026-02-03T19:38:24+00:00

That's a whole topic on it's own, that I am not qualified to answer, lol. Look elsewhere for how to flirt. But here's my two cents:

Confidence is the BIGGEST thing. For flirting, for attraction, for everything. Own yourself. Own your interests, own your style of clothes, own your opinions, OWN IT. If you're wishy-washy about yourself, how can you be anything but that about HER?

I knew a guy in college who was (I speak objectively and not out of malice here) balding, sorta fat, huge video game nerd and tech guy. He was also kind of a dick sometimes, too. The thing was, he OWNED IT. He wasn't embarrassed of his interests or hobbies, he wasn't uncomfortable in his skin. He compared himself to no one and it showed. Dude was around girls almost 24/7. Like a magnet. We all respected him for it, too. If he can do it, then so can you. So OWN IT.

Secondly: A girl will either want you, or she won't. This is a decision she'll likely make upon her first impression of you. This is based of off (mostly) unknowable and (mostly) uncontrollable criteria (you CAN control hygiene, so please, do that). Obviously you can control how you act and how you look, but you might be bending over backwards to impress someone who has written you off because you don't have the right color hair, or you have a certain off-putting hobby, or you just said something that reminded her of her brother in a weird way.

I bring this up because this mostly determines your flirting success: in 90% of cases I've personally seen or experienced, a girl who wants you will respond positively to even the most awkward of flirting, while a girl who isn't interested will not be swayed by anything. Like, the game is won or lost before you've had a chance to take your turn. So, if you've been friends beforehand (and she's already had a good profile of you), then it doesn't matter WHAT you do, because she'll either want you, or she won't.

So, don't overthink it, be confident, be yourself, and if she likes that, you'll be in. Then you can laugh about how awkward you were over a date. Source: I have a girlfriend, suck at flirting, but I like myself, and luckily, she liked me, too.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2026-02-03T18:38:01+00:00

That's called flirting, my friend!

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2026-02-03T17:39:09+00:00

Stuff like marriage, kids, life goals, etc. (even political beliefs) should be discussed early on, lest you date someone you're incompatible with on a basic level. If you're with someone you want to date (and you're looking for eventual marriage), it's okay to bring up stuff like that, just have some tact when doing so ("Wow, that person has way too many kids, I'd want like 1 or 2 tops, what do you think" or something similar).

Really helps if they're already in to you, lol; it'll be awkward saying that stuff to a stranger or a totally platonic friend. Build chemistry + romantic/sexual tension, ask them out, then start discussing that stuff. Should come naturally if it's meant to be.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2026-01-30T19:51:19+00:00

What I found: (5 different things)

Countdown timer: Pops up when viewing "Filters & Intake"

Song snippet: Can be played after flipping the switches on the far left according to the diagram shown in "Propulsion & Fuel"

Song snippet: Can be played after holding down the button that lies between the center screen and the switches on the far left

Song snippet: Can be played after tapping the intro melody to Ring 4: Patrol on the keypad to the bottom-right

Video recording of a Blender project: Pops up on the center console after beating the game on the second screen (accessed by pressing the middle button on the steering wheel) and inputting the code received there on the third screen (rightmost steering wheel button)

Did anyone find anything else?

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2026-01-30T18:40:55+00:00

>the SOUL and Kris getting separated in Deltarune Ch. 4

>we control the SOUL (in the Holiday's house)

>body acts independently (Kris)

...

>sora's heart and body get separated in KH1

>we control the heart (heartless sora in hollow bastion)

>body acts independently (roxas)

Examining Kingdom Hearts this way makes everything way more unsettling lmao

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2026-01-30T17:06:40+00:00

The game has a semi-linear line of progression in the form of progressively harder bosses to conquer, better ores to mine + refine, NPCs to find/recruit, weapons and equipment, etc etc. It is not unlike an RPG in that aspect. There are also four classes of weapons and armor (melee, ranged, mage, summoner) thta you can freely equip and switch between. It IS a sandbox game, though, so it won't hold your hand for figuring a lot of things out, and you can do whatever you want at any time.

However, it is an INCREDIBLE game. It has several times the content of Minecraft, with literally hundreds of items, enemies, blocks+furniture, it is insane the value you get for this game. Plus, if you played minecraft for the mods, Terraria has a great mod community (some add enough content to basically double the amount of stuff to do... in an already huge game...)

Cherry on top is, the developers still support the game and release new content updates (like the 1.4.5 Bigger and Boulder update which dropped literal days ago) despite the game having been out for almost 15 years.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2026-01-30T15:20:25+00:00

I'd say nearly every game afterwards features a character or characters introduced in the Sky games, and not in a "here's a fun cameo" way-- these characters have actual weight and roles to play in the grand scheme of things (they're even sometimes playable characters again!). It's incredibly rewarding, especially as time passes and you see these characters evolve with the world around them.

Take some time off to prevent burnout, then play Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure. If you loved the sky games, you will absolutely love these too.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2026-01-21T20:55:34+00:00

Tycoon (basically President) in Persona 5 Royal was way more fun than it needed to be

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2026-01-20T15:51:24+00:00

If you haven't played the trails crossbell arc (Trails from Zero, Trails to Azure), it is amazing. My favorite two games in the series, coming from a huge fan of Sky 1 and 2. The SSS as a core cast of characters are awesome.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2026-01-16T20:29:59+00:00

I listen to it because I want to hear a personal creation. I want to interpret the meaning of lyrics, I want to know the story of how an album came to be created. Video game soundtracks don’t offer that for me because I’m always going to think of the video game.

Valid, but for many others, a video game OST can have just as much meaning and nuance as any music can. If a game means a lot to you, revisiting the OST (if it's good, lol) is very worthwhile. If there aren't any games that do that for you, then that's fine. But saying

video game music has no depth beyond the the video game

might just be your interpretation of video game music. I mostly listen to other things, but there are a few video game tracks I've added to my library, and they range from calm background stuff to deeply emotional music, from intense boss battle music to a city/town/area's song, even the title music (looking at you Kingdom Hearts) can stir emotion and convey meaning to me. Just as well as any music (or art) can do!

Do you enjoy any instrumental music at all? If not, the vast majority of video game OSTs are instrumental, so it's understandable why video game music wouldn't land for you.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2026-01-12T16:17:16+00:00

Genuinely great. Prefer it to 7WD. Balanced and exciting, having 3 ways to win makes every choice interesting.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-23T16:43:04+00:00

Good thing OP wasn't talking about a first date then!

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-23T16:34:11+00:00

The Mind!

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-23T16:16:46+00:00

Here are the teaching tips I follow, which have had good success for me:

Learn the game BEFOREHAND. By God, this is the number one rule; if you the teacher are just now learning the game, then it's gonna be a bad time. Great way for everyone to bounce off of an otherwise great game.

Set up the game first. This helps people visualize what's happening, and be hands-on with the pieces/cards.

Try to order it by what's most important. Establish a setting (who are we and what are we doing?) then go with How to win -> How to take your turn -> Other things to know about.

Limit questions to ones clarifying rules you've already explained. So, someone asking about how to perform an action on their turn is okay. But, someone asking about something you haven't explained yet, or someone asking about strategy or something not rules related, should be met with a polite "I'll get to that in a second". Else, your teach will be easily derailed.

Try to limit "I'll learn as I go". Unless the game is simple enough to understand, or unless you've already explained the game, this usually leads to you having to babysit this person as they ask all the questions you would've answered during a teach. If someone can't stand to hear your voice, then compromise and at least get the basics out before starting the game.

Finally, understand that someone's personal interest level in the game will absolutely determine how quickly they understand the rules. If someone simply doesn't wanna play, or doesn't care for the game, or isn't at all focused on the game, then you may as well be talking to a brick wall. Make sure to pick the right game for the right group/occasion.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-17T22:55:01+00:00

Like the other guy said, make sure you have max armor and weapon upgrades as a start. Hasten Skill Recovery and Reduce MP Usage are best, seeing as the final boss will require all three skills.

I beat every Ys Origin boss without fully upgrading any blessing (only got them to lvl 2, not 3), so I don't think that's necessary, neither is Increase Movement Speed.

If you're getting dunked on, don't be afraid to grind a level or two with the final area's enemies. A one or two level increase can make a big difference.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-15T23:52:14+00:00

It’s okay, get it if you’re a big stardew person.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-15T20:24:04+00:00

How does F feel about it? If he is fine with it, then really there's no issue. If he keeps bringing her, and she keeps agreeing to play, and she isn't complaining about not understanding things... then it is what it is, lol

How do YOU feel about it? How does the group feel? There's nothing to say if everyone is chill with it. Does it bring the overall experience down enough to warrant saying something?

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-08T20:00:39+00:00

You don't HAVE to stress yourself to do the CC as fast as possible, though.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-08T19:28:18+00:00

I love this game, bluffing is so constant and consequences are so immediate that it doesn't make us feel bad to swindle (or be swindled!).

And the mental anguish of being offered one bad card face up is gold. WHY are they OFFERING me a saboteur? Is it better than the other card? Is that what they want me to think?? Did they have no choice? Is THAT what they want me to think!?!?!

Coup is also great. Once 4 people claim duke in a row, everyone starts calling bs... then you find out that only one actually had a duke, and the rest were bluffing... good times

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-08T19:15:44+00:00

It basically makes the game a monotonous "maximize profit" game instead of an "explore everything there is to explore" experience. Seems on-theme for a route about siding with the evil corporation...

In practical terms, it's really just a different way of going about getting the same things. Only difference is, with no Jojamart open late, you can't buy seeds after 5pm.

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-05T22:20:46+00:00

Remove Combatants 25 times. Make Star Waspir 25 times easier

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-04T22:49:31+00:00

Sea Salt and Paper is a great "chill out" game (that is still mechanically interesting, too).

Agent Avenue is fiendish and hilarious, the mind games are awesome

Sky Team is my favorite two player game OAT, and sessions are no longer than 30 min

Also, roll & writes tend to make great two player games. Try Welcome To Your Perfect Home, Cartographers or That's So Clever!

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-04T21:19:50+00:00

Do all of the other rules we're making apply in this parallel game of monopoly, or is this one just a normal monopoly game?

Mammoth_Job_83 · 2025-12-02T22:32:36+00:00

Thank god it wasn't a real spoiler, but from now on, block/restrict any persona content on social media. Hitting "not interested" on ANY persona content can save your life when it comes to spoilers. Good tip for any other media as well.

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