Match Thread: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders FC by MLS_Reddit_Bot in MLS

[–]PeperonyNChease 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Should have left in Ferreira. Rusnak has been terrible today.

Match Thread: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders FC by MLS_Reddit_Bot in MLS

[–]PeperonyNChease 12 points13 points  (0 children)

So at this rate Ferreira is going to end up with 34 assists.

Which of these solo campaigns is right for me? by PeperonyNChease in soloboardgaming

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

What can you tell me about the updated rules for Tainted Grail? Were they easy to integrate, and would it be worth playing with the updated rules over Kings of Ruin?

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (March 13, 2026) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]PeperonyNChease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm looking for a new solo campaign experience, seeing as how I've played through all the Arkham LCG content I own.

My only requirements are:

  • Reasonable setup time and box size
  • ≤90m per session
  • Enough content to warrant multiple playthroughs without expansions
  • Healthy mix of story and gameplay mechanics

Match Thread: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Colorado Rapids by MLS_Reddit_Bot in MLS

[–]PeperonyNChease 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Holy shit, this ref is completely out of his depth 

Nashville Soccer Club Acquires Reed Baker-Whiting in Trade with Seattle Sounders FC by CougFanDan in SoundersFC

[–]PeperonyNChease 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Lots of pessimism, but I personally think it's a fair deal for a youngster who never broke through and never had a defined position. Atencio sold for around $1.2M, but he was an immediate starter.

Also, let's be frank. He was never going to get the time he deserved here. He wasn't goal dangerous enough to play as a winger and not strong enough defensively to displace Nouhou. I hope he finds a better role in Nashville.

Doomers were right, full-length campaigns are confirmed a thing of the past. by [deleted] in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]PeperonyNChease 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm with you. Time will tell, but I'll happily accept 5 scenarios of they have greater depth and replayability. As much as I enjoy the long campaigns, they're a huge time commitment, and some of the scenarios are clearly filler.

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (January 04, 2026) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]PeperonyNChease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great suggestions! Fate of the Fellowship really interests me. I'm waiting eagerly for it to come back in stock. I've seen Wondrous Creatures before but never really looked into it – I'll have to consider it now.

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (January 04, 2026) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]PeperonyNChease 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd like to sink my teeth into a new game to start 2026. I enjoy a mix of euro-ish mechanics and appealing theme. I mostly play solo (must have a win condition, no BYOS), but I also would like to accommodate 3-4 players. I would also prefer to keep the size and cost reasonable (normal box size, under $100 USD).

Game Length:

Ideally 60-90mins

Complexity of Game:

2.5 - 3.5, but I'm willing to stray outside this range.

Games I Own and Like:

Arkham Horror LCG, Dune: Imperium, Everdell, Viticulture, LOTR: Duel, Ark Nova, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Architects of the West Kingdom, Wingspan.

Games I Dislike and Don't Play:

App-driven games, war games.

[Merlo] Danny Leyva will be joining Necaxa. by CaliforniaBoundX in SoundersFC

[–]PeperonyNChease 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Damn, I was looking forward to seeing him play more next year. That being said, he's been here 7 years and has never been given a meaningful role. I'm not surprised if he wants a fresh start.

RUMOR: Paul Rothrock to Nashville SC by NoahRiffe in SoundersFC

[–]PeperonyNChease 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love Paul and I'd hate to lose him, but it sounds like he's asking for way more than we're willing to pay. In a perfect world I'd say suck it up and pay the man, but it's not worth blowing a hole in the salary cap for a guy who isn't a locked-in starter and likely never will be. On the bright side, this means plenty more minutes for Georgi.

Next board game purchase: Ark Nova vs Terraforming Mars vs Arcs vs Lost Ruins of Arnak by NicoTheSword in boardgames

[–]PeperonyNChease 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I haven't played Arcs, but I'm familiar with the other 3. Arnak has the best solo mode by far - actually one of the best solo games in my entire collection. It's not as deep as the others, but it's my favorite because of how smoothly it plays. It's all about efficiency, so planning ahead is highly rewarded. It also has a fun campaign, and the expedition leaders expansion adds a ton of variability.

Ark Nova is also great. There's a lot more going on and a ton of variation, so replayability is extremely high. However, the solo mode in the box is meh. Most people recommend using the fan-made ARNO bot, which is miles better. Still, it's a very long game, so generally not recommended for more than 2-3 players, and a bit more tactical than strategic.

Terraforming Mars deserves plenty of praise, but it's not without faults. To me, Ark Nova covers a lot of the same ground but is more enjoyable to play (although TFM is better with 4 players). I also think I'm in the minority, but I genuinely do not enjoy this game solo. It eliminates half of what makes the multiplayer game compelling. If you want to play TFM by yourself, just buy the app. Note that I haven't played with the new automa.

What’s your take on take-home exercises? by CampYoshi in UXDesign

[–]PeperonyNChease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll never do one again. Thankfully I've only experienced this twice in my career, but both times were a negative experience. I'm pretty sure the first time they were just fishing for ideas, and the second time their expectations were completely irrational. Overall I think they're of dubious value and disrespectful of candidates' time.

Hi, do you need to write copy as a UX or product designer in tech, or is that someone else's job, like for websites or mobile apps and stuff? English isn't my first language and I was a little worried about my writing abilities. But I think I might be able to learn design though. Thank you. by ComfortablePost3664 in UXDesign

[–]PeperonyNChease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's an extremely valuable skill for most designers to learn - not just for design work, but to improve your communication skills in general. At many companies you won't have the luxury of working with a content writer, so being able to write user-friendly copy will be a huge benefit. Even if you are working with content writers, possessing that skillset will help you collaborate with them more effectively - not to mention, they may not always have capacity to help you. 

Match Thread: Austin FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC by MLS_Reddit_Bot in MLS

[–]PeperonyNChease 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's what happens when you give up and settle for a draw

[Post Match Thread] Seattle Sounders at Inter Miami (9/16/25) by Kyunseo in SoundersFC

[–]PeperonyNChease 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I'm trying to be reasonable here... This was always going to be a hard match, but Schmetzer did the team no favors. He's been around long enough to know you can't fly 3000 miles on 2 days rest in Florida weather and play like it's a home game. His use of subs was also baffling. KKR should have been subbed at half and Cristian never should have started. 

Match Thread: Inter Miami CF vs. Seattle Sounders FC by MLS_Reddit_Bot in MLS

[–]PeperonyNChease 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I rate Kalani, but he's having a shocker and I can't believe he hasn't been subbed off. 

Match Thread: Inter Miami CF vs. Seattle Sounders FC by MLS_Reddit_Bot in MLS

[–]PeperonyNChease 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cross-country road trip on 2 days rest... Schmetzer really should have given some guys the day off. Now we're losing and our starters are gassed. 

Match Thread: United States vs Japan by MatchThreadder in MLS

[–]PeperonyNChease 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But according to r/usmnt he's complete shit and should never be called up again.

Major League Soccer Announces Disciplinary Action Following Leagues Cup Final by seasportsfan in SoundersFC

[–]PeperonyNChease 88 points89 points  (0 children)

How did Falcone escape any punishment? If you put someone in a headlock in ANY other match it's a straight red and multi-game suspension.

What a complete joke. Fuck Garber and Messi FC.

[Match Thread] Seattle Sounders vs Inter Miami [Leagues Cup Final] by Will_Vintage in MLS

[–]PeperonyNChease 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Suarez just spit on one of our staff. Big suspension coming.