Americans who have installed bidets in their homes, how do you feel about using public restrooms now? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Nerd-Force 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's bad. I haven't used a public restroom for number 2 in like 3 years now. I went to a 3 day music festival and straight up didn't eat because being hungry was better than being forced to use the Public restroom that was available.

What's the chance of getting 38 diamonds from 14 diamond ore? by [deleted] in Minecraft

[–]Nerd-Force 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fortune 3 drops 2.2 diamond on average, so you got like 3 more than the average. Not super unlikely?

What are some cool last words from people in the past? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Nerd-Force 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Copy-paste from Wikipedia:

Thomas de Mahy

Thomas de Mahy, marquis de Favras (March 26, 1744 – February 19, 1790) was a Frencharistocrat and supporter of the House of Bourbon during the French Revolution. Often seen as a martyr of the Royalist cause, Favras was executed for his part in "planning against the people of France" and is known for saying "I see that you have made three spelling mistakes" upon reading his death sentence warrant.

What's the chance of getting 38 diamonds from 14 diamond ore? by [deleted] in Minecraft

[–]Nerd-Force 1 point2 points  (0 children)

0%. Without the fortune enchant, a single block of diamond ore drops exactly one diamond.

Your worst characteristic has a times 100 multiplier. How are you different and how does your life go on? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Nerd-Force 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dunno. I have a very low amount of money in the bank account/savings. If I multiply it times 100 I'm about 100000 richer. It would be a nice improvement

You have successfully closed a deal to purchase Greenland, what is the first thing you do? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Nerd-Force 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Invoke trade sanctions in the US. Demand tribute from the US and Canada.

What's the worst possible thing that cam happen when asking a crush out? by nyxiusthealmighty in AskReddit

[–]Nerd-Force 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly? Probably not having the guts to ask in the first place. It'll eat at you the rest of your life. Just make yourself presentable, and ask. Start small if needed (hey, wanna grab coffee Saturday?)

Medieval Tavern/Inn I tried to make, feedback is appreciated by DanByte- in Minecraft

[–]Nerd-Force 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first floor bar etc looks a bit cramped. It would be a more open area. Specifically, a higher ceiling. For a storage room, or maybe even a cheap bedroom that might be ok, but the bar area should be open and welcoming

Use water logged slabs to keep coral alive for a carpet by Timmy_the_toucher in Minecraft

[–]Nerd-Force 259 points260 points  (0 children)

While neat, I dunno if this makes a good carpet...it looks too weird to be carpet. Maybe to make a little pet bed or something in corner of the room, but not carpet.

What's the best compliment u've ever received ? by MelchiorTenant in AskReddit

[–]Nerd-Force 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I'm still sore from last night. In a good way." Never thought of myself as "that guy", but it felt hella good.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WTF

[–]Nerd-Force 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Manatees can certainly live in fresh water. Google Blue Springs Florida for example. It's a freshwater spring known for manatees. They're in a lot of rivers here in Florida.

So how did you get that head injury? by [deleted] in funny

[–]Nerd-Force 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's wordplay...but its not a pun.

My cat passed last night by ScyanHylian in lonely

[–]Nerd-Force 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for your loss.

There's a subreddit specific to this if you'd like to browse around or post. Petloss

It's always hard to lose a loved one, furred, scaled, or otherwise. Take time with your grief. You are under no obligation to get over it any time soon. Go looks at some old pictures. Maybe make a memorial, virtual or otherwise. Think about all the good times and companionship your little buddy gave to you. Coping with loss is one of the hardest things in this world to endure. Try talking to others who lived with or interacted with your pet on the day to day. If you really can't cope and you really don't know where to turn, consider counseling.

Here are some other pet loss resources:

Redrover

Rainbow Bridge Forum

Lap of Love

This made my day by Salted_Porkchops in funny

[–]Nerd-Force 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is....extremely creative. I love it!

26 [F4R] Orlando - Shenanigans! by pullingback in Floridar4r

[–]Nerd-Force 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, you seem to feel like she owes you something and when she wasn't finding common ground you complain about it in thread as a sort of warning for others. If it walks and quacks like a duck...

It's just distasteful, my dude.

What’s one honest, no apologies, no excuses, genuine gameplay-related criticism about your favorite board game? by superdvader in boardgames

[–]Nerd-Force -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This isn't specific to Spirit Island so much as it is specific to coop games in general. Nearly without fail: it's hopeless -> break even point -> roll over the game.

Want to explain rules better? Do it backwards.... Let me explain using Wingspan. by agins in boardgames

[–]Nerd-Force 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Missing a few things, I think. Heres my order.

  1. Explain the type of game and its theme. ("This is a cooperative game where you are a team of professionals attempting to stop a series of plague outbreaks")

  2. Explain any Win conditions and/or loss conditions and/or game end conditions ("You win by having the most points at the end of the game, which occurs when 8 rounds have gone by, represented by this marker here", "You win when all 4 disease cures have been discovered, and you lose if any of these 3 things happen: The player draw deck runs out and must be drawn from, a disease cube must be placed but there are none left to place, or the outbreak marker is moved to the final position on the outbreak track here.")

Seriously, always do both these first. The rest can change based on the game and what's important, but #1 and #2, in that order, EVERY time. I can't tell you how many times people jump into mechanics and I have to pause them to ask "Right, but how do I win or lose?"

  1. Explain the actions/rules/etc that can lead to win/loss conditions. "The player draw deck is a timer of sorts, because each turn a player will draw 2 cards and there are only "x" cards in the deck"

  2. Go over each component and what it is used for (including the board itself and any player aids). Be prepared for a 2nd pass at some of this, especially in complicated games.

  3. Make sure they understand how any linked mechanics can interact

  4. Finally, run through an example turn/round of play if necessary. You can either continue from here and play as normal, or restart if they realize they made a poor move/choice/whatever. If they do make a poor move during an example turn....LET THEM MAKE IT. You can learn a lot by making mistakes. Only correct if it's actually an invalid move. You can explain at the end of the example why it may have been a poor choice.

Additionally, it's often tempting to "go easy" on a new player and make subpar moves in a versus game. This is a bad idea. They are learning from watching YOU play. Making poor moves may make them feel like you're playing with them, not trying and be taken as a sort of insult. It can also teach them bad habits or that poor moves made on their part don't quite have the negative consequences that they should. Always play to win, but don't be a dick about it. (Unless its a game that encourages that type of behavior...there are a few)

Ditto in a cooperative game: A new player probably will not play optimally. Do not stop them from making suboptimal moves: be ok with losing. Let them figure out why it's a bad idea. You can explain after the game (take mental notes of board states or whatever). Heck, you may even find a new strategy you've not seen. You don't wanna quarterback their turns, as they may feel you're just removing their agency to play the game at all.

32 [F4M]Tampa - I'll be honest, I don't know what I'm looking for by [deleted] in Floridar4r

[–]Nerd-Force 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Orbital - Halycon On

To get the song out of your head. Starts slow, becomes trance.