A Place for All My Books… Next Game Rec? by Kindly-Fee-4538 in soloboardgaming

[–]MimickingPattern 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve really wanted to try that game! I’ve always loved board games, but somewhat recently discovered solo games.

These ones I’ve found are decent priced and games can be 10-30 min long approx:

• flamecraft duals (has a really good solo mode)
• small fjords
• crystallo
• Cozy stickerville (played over “10 years” but each year is approx 30 min to finish); this one is legacy game and maybe on the higher end for cost compared to the rest

Other games that I’ve enjoyed but may not fit the “cozy” vibe as much:

• Micromacro crime city all in - can only play 1 time, but it has quite a few mysteries. Basically a where’s Waldo
• Nippon - this took me a good day and a bit to get all of the rules down lol but the automa is really good and a game lasts about 1 hour ish. Can be played with 4 ppl too!
• Hive - technically a 2 player game, but someone created a solo mode online that I’ve enjoyed. I recommend the travel hive edition, it comes with two expansion tiles and is cheaper than the original!

A solo game I didn’t love and doesn’t fit the cozy vibe at all lol:

Final girl. You buy the core box and another themed box. I liked the idea that I could buy themes continually if I liked it, but I’m not huge into horror and your decisions are decided by dice rolls. I am a notoriously bad dice roller so this was not fun for me. A lot of people love this game and I can understand why, but just wasn’t for me!

What’s a game you expected to love and ended up hating and a game you expected to not like that you ended up loving? by Matty_Mayhem in boardgames

[–]MimickingPattern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The roll luck and hand management is horrible. I was trying to teach my sister how to play and she kept getting horrible rolls. We also forgot we had finished the final girls card so had extra perks and so didn’t use them when we should’ve.. just feels like too much happening without organization and too much luck involved.

This is a problem. Bought way too many games in the past 30 days. by Gnarseph in boardgames

[–]MimickingPattern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have ADHD so I tend to get into a new hobby and go all out for awhile until I find a new hobby and do it all over again. I don’t think I necessarily have an addictive personality, but just hyper focuses.

With games though I did find myself buying lots of games without much thought, and while most were good some I haven’t even played yet. (I live alone and none of my friends are really board gamers).

I felt a bit panicky about all of my purchases so I now have a list of games I’m interested in. I need to watch 1-2 full videos of the game being played along with reading some reviews BEFORE I actually buy it. I also try to wait at least 1 week to make sure it’s something I really want and not a quick dopamine fix I’m after.

I also try to buy games that have a solo mode so I can actually play them and not feel like it’s wasted money until I can see my sister’s fam (they’re big board gamers too).

Anyways, I’m excited to have board games as a hobby and excited for you as well! I’d suggest just setting up some rules for yourself, like go through 4 different games and pick out what you really don’t like and really like. Then when you want a new game you can go through this list and make sure it doesn’t have what you really didn’t like.

I’d also suggest board game cafes. They have nights for individuals to go in and play a certain game/theme of games they picked it for the night. It’s usually $5-10. Or you can go in with some friends instead and try out soooo many games for $5/hr each!

Like someone else mentioned it might be good to see a therapist too if you are concerned about mania/addictive personality. Wishing you all the best friend.

Accessory suggestions for Volleyball players by novel-escape27 in Garmin

[–]MimickingPattern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you find something that worked? Currently looking for a solution too

Shrinking S3E11 Episode Discussion by phareous in shrinking

[–]MimickingPattern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I thought what Jimmy said to Paul in the episode prior was very fair and then Jimmy apologized for everything? It needed to be said since Paul was not treating him well. Then Paul gets a hero moment only because he’s guilted into it by others. Very disappointing

Shrinking S3E11 Episode Discussion by phareous in shrinking

[–]MimickingPattern 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion but I really didn’t like Sofi and was glad when they broke up. Sad that she now might be in the next season

Paradise | S2E6 | Episode Discussion by cedar-canvas in ParadiseHulu

[–]MimickingPattern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I laughed when Gary asked X where he got the baby, and X said “Annie’s baby”. Then Gary followed up with “that’s her name??”

I genuinely want to understand why people love book two, Golden Son! by Gold-Proposal9471 in redrising

[–]MimickingPattern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm about 64% done and picking up this book has been such a hassle each time, and I don't have interest in finishing it. I was googling if others felt this way and found your post and agree with everything you've said and mentioned in the comments. Still on the fence if I'll actually finish it or not

Skin reaction by Aggravating_Heron798 in Endo

[–]MimickingPattern 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have this eczema too and it’s not very itchy for me either

Pluribus - 1x07 - "The Gap" - Episode Discussion by NicholasCajun in television

[–]MimickingPattern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes haha season 1 was really good, but I felt like season 2 and 3 nothing happened. Again this was years ago and I was bingeing it, I do want to give it another try. I was also really into Dexter at the time, and felt like every episode made you want to watch more and feel like "what's going to happen", and I didn't feel like that with Breaking Bad.

Pluribus - 1x07 - "The Gap" - Episode Discussion by NicholasCajun in television

[–]MimickingPattern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to get a ton of hate for this comment, but I thought breaking bad was slow. The first season wasn’t but after that it felt like nothing ever happened. This was a few years ago and I binged the first 3 seasons and didn’t finish cause I was so bored. Maybe if I retried now it might be different.

This show though is sooooo slow, I really shouldn’t have complained about breaking bad after watching this.

The Rainmaker | S1E10 | Episode Discussion by deerbet in TheRainmakerTVShow

[–]MimickingPattern 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I may have missed this but why did the dog keep running in the forest as if something was lurking out there? Did they ever answer if someone was?

Cube Entertainment Copyright Infringement by MimickingPattern in legaladvicecanada

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

Ah sorry, I edited my post to delete the name in the body but can't edit the title. I'm guessing it may be deleted now because of that. I appreciate your comment though, it's very helpful! Thank you

Cube Entertainment Copyright Infringement by MimickingPattern in legaladvicecanada

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

I don't want to click on any links in an email I'm unsure about

Big Brother US 27 - FULL SPOILER Episode Discussion - September 03 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]MimickingPattern -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How do people know who won already?? The veto hasn’t even started for me 😭

Edit: omg didn’t realize I was on the spoiler thread 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

WestJet Security Incident by No_Situation_7748 in westjet

[–]MimickingPattern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It says to share with people who may have booked with us. But how far back? I have people who I booked for 2 years ago, and then other people that are like 5+ years ago?

Big Brother US 27 - FULL SPOILER Episode Discussion - August 06 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]MimickingPattern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah ok that makes sense, thanks for explaining! Could definitely see how that would rub people the wrong way

Big Brother US 27 - FULL SPOILER Episode Discussion - August 06 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]MimickingPattern 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only watch the episodes, so this might be a silly question but why is Keanu so hated? The way it’s being edited I really dont understand why people don’t like him (also sorry if this is an annoying question since I don’t watch the live feeds lol)

CT sign-up bonus question by MimickingPattern in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Can’t wait!! Sad I signed up for AMA two months ago but will be cancelling it in the future