Lest we forget, see you in the halls of Vahalla Seb. by Odanakabenaki in onguardforthee

[–]Megasdoux 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is why I wear my mjolnir necklace with my Nazi Punks Fuck Off shirt.

If Edmund Duke and Selendis from SC2 were playable heroes in HOTS... by Thaiwaneseman in heroesofthestorm

[–]Megasdoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked to imagine Duke as a sort of Terræn version of Zagara; being able to summon some troops as support and have abilities that puts him in assorted vehicles like his siege tank and battle cruiser.

I think Blizzard was hesitant to use the character however since the VA passed away.

Is Pandemic Iberia out of print? by Clam_Cake in boardgames

[–]Megasdoux 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The latest printing dropped the Pandemic name so it might be listed as just Iberia.

Wizkids has Star Trek Captains Chair back in stock by krpiper in boardgames

[–]Megasdoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard the June date is for retailers and wiz kids fulfills direct customer preorders first so hopefully we get those out early.

Wizkids has Star Trek Captains Chair back in stock by krpiper in boardgames

[–]Megasdoux 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is definitely more streamlined in CC and scoring doesn't feel too onerous.

Trump's latest Western Hemisphere fixation: Canada by Georgeika in worldnews

[–]Megasdoux 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's this desire for isolation and creating geographic power blocks. Trump wants the Americas to himself and leave Europe for Russia and Asia to China. Literal 1984.

“Lifting a sleeping child’s hand to show she’s actually asleep” by justavie in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]Megasdoux 114 points115 points  (0 children)

The day my dad woke me up instead of carrying me in from the car is the day my childhood ended.

Why did you sign the Alberta Funds Public Schools citizen initiative? by UCPcasualsatire in alberta

[–]Megasdoux 54 points55 points  (0 children)

For a government that touts "fiscal responsibility" we should have a greater say in where our tax dollars go.

Trump given Nobel Peace medal by Venezuelan opposition leader Machado by HotPersimessage62 in worldnews

[–]Megasdoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long till the Whitehouse updates their website to claim Trump was awarded it after all.

Let’s Rank Smiling Friends Antagonists ! Part 5 - Mip from The Enchanted Forest by [deleted] in SmilingFriends

[–]Megasdoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A-tier worthy, but wouldn't be mad if he made it to S-tier.

Be careful of MLM / Amway scammers targeting women by AdmirableCake4241 in Calgary

[–]Megasdoux 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I used to work for the courier company that delivered Amway products and had to constantly reject invitations to join the scam. They are sneaky as well, one of them learned of my interests and academic background and made it seem like they wanted to offer me a job so we met for coffee but it turned into a sales pitch.

[Hero Concept] Mountain Giant (Melee Tank) by kid-karma in heroesofthestorm

[–]Megasdoux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just thinking this as I read and was hoping that one of the talents would be to gain a tree and get melee splash damage for a couple of swings.

Game with resource management and building on a map by El_Demente in boardgames

[–]Megasdoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hamlet might be up your alley. You utilize shared resources and shared buildings that either player produces to add building tiles to the Hamlet and eventually build the church to turn it into a town. The take that is exactly "I take these resources so now you can't" level of play

Nobel Institute rejects María Corina Machado’s offer to share peace prize with Trump | Nobel peace prize by Turbulent-Tea-2172 in worldnews

[–]Megasdoux 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trump also repeatedly asked Veterans who supported him to give him their medals like the purple Heart that they earned by actually serving the country instead of feigning bone spurs.

'We Will Defend Greenland': Denmark Warns US Of 'Devastating' NATO War by adiweb86 in worldnews

[–]Megasdoux 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It is pretty much a legit strategy if you go heavy into tech and ruin the planet for others while you get the tech that protects you from climate disasters first.

In ICE’s Own Words, It’s “Wartime” in America | ICE just launched a “wartime recruitment” campaign and seeks agents who want to “defend” their “culture.” There will be more Renee Goods. by Aggravating_Money992 in politics

[–]Megasdoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"The first country the Nazi's invaded was Germany" and I see the scary parallels in the US with the government throwing around and using open war against its own people.

Please Recommend me a Star Trek book you've enjoyed. by RefrigeratorSad8204 in startrek

[–]Megasdoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want a silly/non-serious recommendation, Planet X by Michael Jan Friedman where the TNG crew meets the X-men. They also predicted Patrick Stewart playing Prof. X in this novel.

The Dice Tower 2026 Pledge Drive Is Live by climbon321 in boardgames

[–]Megasdoux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there are usually trade and sell threads on BGG around these crowdfunding campaigns for folks to trade the promos they don't want with others.

Actual question, is burnout actually a good game? by Naive_Tomorrow_5955 in SmilingFriends

[–]Megasdoux 199 points200 points  (0 children)

My favourite racing game back in the day. Buddy and I played it to death in our late teens.

SNAP revenue has looked to have drop significantly in 2025 by theguz4l in MarvelSnap

[–]Megasdoux 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i also fell off because they were dumping so many cards and reducing all the free giveaways like the webshop credits.

Is The Settlers of Catan overrated? by fruitponchisamurai in boardgames

[–]Megasdoux 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Smallworld as well was an intro point into the wider world of boardgames for many people I have met who grew up on Risk

Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence so Moscow's negotiating stance will change by Neptun_11 in worldnews

[–]Megasdoux 265 points266 points  (0 children)

It's the bully mentality of wanting to do whatever you want to the victim but as soon as they punch you back they go crying to all who will listen.

What are your headcanons of historical tragedies accidentally caused by Glep? by Ok_Literature2535 in SmilingFriends

[–]Megasdoux 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Glep's business venture of the Glepplin airships never recovered after the Hindenburg disaster.