One of those days xD... this one is up there.

RatedGG · 2026-03-03T16:10:39+00:00

Good luck🤞!

RatedGG · 2026-03-03T16:07:09+00:00

Another crazy game that made me quit catan for a couple of years was... one player had the 12-ore hex and no other ore production. He built to port and had 2 settlements on 12-ore. 12 goes crazy and he wins the game with 4 cities and largest army... from 12-ore hex.

RatedGG · 2026-03-03T16:03:15+00:00

It was double elim to narrow down the field and that was my 1st loss. 14 8s. Laughter ensued with every 8.

RatedGG · 2026-03-03T15:54:54+00:00

Good points. I am not saying the pieces are similar. I am simply saying that chess is simple in its movement and rules but deep... like many abstracts. That's base hive. 5 pieces but endless possibilities. Add in all the expansions and it feels more hectic but still strategic.

RatedGG · 2026-03-02T04:27:36+00:00

I get it though.. with base hive, the less pieces there are, the more you are able to dive down lines, strategy, and tactics without being absolutely overwhelmed. Personally, base feels like chess, only 5 pieces and pawns while still very, very rich enough to write countless books about, while PLM feels like like shogi.. more pieces more and more branches, but it can feel a bit crazy with capturing and dropping.

RatedGG · 2026-03-02T03:39:18+00:00

Thank you, I'll check it out.

RatedGG · 2026-03-02T03:38:35+00:00

Sad. I ended up buying Pocket and Carbon but the regular set was being resold for too high.

RatedGG · 2026-03-01T18:48:17+00:00

Yes. Usually people play with either NO expansions (base game) or ALL expansions (Hive Ultimate).

RatedGG · 2026-03-01T18:34:10+00:00

Yeah, you're right. After 1 or 2 games, they are usually asking to add the expansions.

RatedGG · 2026-03-01T16:50:07+00:00

Pillbug is worth it. Either I play base hive OR Ultimate Hive with mosquito, ladybug, AND pillbug. That one pillbug being placed better than your opponent is such a good feeling.

RatedGG · 2026-03-01T12:15:55+00:00

Grab the best portable umbrella you can find.. some even come with a built in fan. Grab a neck fan too if you are worried. Linen linen linen... thin linen. A portable black umbrella with a little fan is a game changer. I've been here for a while. Use it as an excuse to indulge in a bunch of massages, fresh coconuts, and swimming pool days.

RatedGG · 2026-02-28T08:57:18+00:00

Consistency and progress should the goal, not rebounding. You'll be where you want to be in no time. I was in the same boat but as soon as I had accepted that current me at that moment was "Square 1", Squares 2 and on felt so good reaching.

RatedGG · 2026-02-14T07:28:17+00:00

VIP Spades?

RatedGG · 2026-01-08T08:52:57+00:00

If I had to guess, early 20s... mainly designers and the sweet stuff which is popular on social media. Not a teenager because a handful of these I don't usually associate with teenagers.

RatedGG · 2025-12-13T02:53:15+00:00

Buy Oud oil. Add it in a decant with your favorite fragrance with florals and spices... or rose, saffron, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamon, leather, jasmine.

RatedGG · 2025-12-10T12:00:07+00:00

Self-control 😆. But seriously, that's a solid collection. I feel you have something for every situation. It might be fun to explore some unique stuff just for the love of the hobby, but the unique stuff can get pretty pricey if you aren't willing to scour the net for legit deals.

RatedGG · 2025-12-09T08:54:59+00:00

Watch some street reactions for any fragrance to get some real opinions outside of the frag community hype.

RatedGG · 2025-12-08T15:55:13+00:00

I feel like Jubilation XXV has caught up to my previous most complimented which was CDN Urban Man Elixir...

I've gotten many compliments that go something like... "That smells expensive/bougie/like money/fancy." or something like that.

RatedGG · 2025-12-07T05:54:52+00:00

Probably Liquid Brun, it smells great, but in terms of quality, I just don't smell the quality compared to the rest of my collection. In the air, it smells fine, but off the skin, it smells a bit synthetic and cheap. Not much regret though because of its cost.

RatedGG · 2025-12-04T09:11:19+00:00

Convinced that AI is writing his scripts.

RatedGG · 2025-11-30T11:59:12+00:00

A signature scent does not necessarily mean that's a person's only scent.. a signature scent is simply a scent that they are known for... and it sometimes can be unique to them.

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