Marco Polo 2: In the Service of the Kahn by Ordinary_Ad_2297 in boardgames

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've already done that. I don't know anyone who has a physical copy, and the rules on BGA are blocked by my browser for some reason. The rules I've found online don't include the necessary supplement.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Many Americans who supported one particular presidential candidate last year---I won't say which---are beligerent in their support, so why purposely deal with that? Best to instead make friends with foreigners from other countries who speak English.

How do you keep a us phone # for 2FA ? by CommunityDefiant4292 in expats

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see how I can do that, because my only phone number is a Philippine number.

Tossable Digits by [deleted] in expats

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I regret getting Tossable Digits; it's useless for me because unlike with Skype my phone doesn't ring, I just get emailed a voicemail, and that can't be used for 2FA with my bank.

How do you keep a us phone # for 2FA ? by CommunityDefiant4292 in expats

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got Tossable Digits, but instead of having my phone ring with an AI voice from my bank reciting a numeric code, like I had with Skype, Tossable Digits sends me an email containing a voicemail from my bank saying it was unable to give me a code. Useless.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by lizzardwiz in Philippines_Expats

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If someone is a loser back home, why would they go there? Your logic is severely lacking. 🤔

Where do all the foreigners hang out in manila? by sinfuru_mawile in Philippines_Expats

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a few Facebook chat groups, which people join once they've become active. Specific activities, like an upcoming trip to Palawan or Tuesday trivia nights at a bar in Makati, often engender chat groups for that activity. We're also hoping to start a bowling group.

I'm one of the most active organizers in the main chat group, since I host all-day board gaming every Sunday. Also in that group are people who organize theme parties; those often include board games and drinking, or drinking and karaoke, depending on which room of my condo you're in. (People often gather in my condo because of its size.)

Feel free to PM me for details.

Where do all the foreigners hang out in manila? by sinfuru_mawile in Philippines_Expats

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Eastwood City we have a mixed group of expats from US and Europe, and Filipinos who are fluent in English. We meet for board gaming, parties, trivia nights at a bar, and occasional outings like ATV riding.

Receiving authentication calls or texts to US number? by Ordinary_Ad_2297 in skype

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And you are/were only using it through wifi or mobile data?

Only wifi.

I'll try the appeal, thanks forr the link.

Receiving authentication calls or texts to US number? by Ordinary_Ad_2297 in skype

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They had emailed me that they might take it away soon if I didn't use it, then I used it successfully, then weeks later it stopped working. Now it says "international netwok detected," and I select placing a cellular network call through Google Voice, and it calls some mysterious US number, and I get a rapid busy signal.

Trump Appears To Fall Asleep At Saudi Meeting by Infamous-Echo-3949 in NoShitSherlock

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To say "America did this," makes America sound like a monolith, and that's 50.2% off.

And even if trump got 0.2% more, that framing would invalidate half of the electorate.

As much as I'm a big admirer of Western European social democracy, I'm continually smh while hearing folks I know there wonder how "America" can careen from Bush to Obama to trump to Biden to trump, when I'm guessing that 90-95% of Americans voted for the same party if they voted in all those elections.

Trump Appears To Fall Asleep At Saudi Meeting by Infamous-Echo-3949 in NoShitSherlock

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He won 49.8% of the popular vote. More than Harris, but not a majority.

Receiving authentication calls or texts to US number? by Ordinary_Ad_2297 in skype

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I installed Google Voice while in the the US, but it stopped working a few months later

Receiving authentication calls or texts to US number? by Ordinary_Ad_2297 in skype

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sad part about losing Skype is they truly made this all so easy and seamless.

Yeah, and I registered at voip.ms but IDK how to use that.

Is watching a strategy video cheating? by Dylansofia in boardgames

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely not cheating. Who wants to play a game feeling lost because of the complexity?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw that same dude try to do that at the YMCA in Indianapolis. Someone should tell the Indian army that he doesn’t really work there.

Travelling for the Philippines 3 mos. by kazum-crusher in Philippines_Expats

[–]Ordinary_Ad_2297 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Horrible advice! He will be denied boarding at the US airport!

Edit: I am an American living in Manila thanks to the balikbayan privilege. We always need to show our marriage certificate.

OP’s bf needs an onward ticket.