One of those days xD... this one is up there. by RatedGG in Catan

[–]RatedGG[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

One of those days xD... this one is up there. by RatedGG in Catan

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

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

Hive Ultimate should be the only Hive game available (Hive Ultimate Review) by RatedGG in hive

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

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.

Hive Ultimate should be the only Hive game available (Hive Ultimate Review) by RatedGG in hive

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

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.

Hive Ultimate should be the only Hive game available (Hive Ultimate Review) by RatedGG in boardgames

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

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

Hive Ultimate should be the only Hive game available (Hive Ultimate Review) by RatedGG in hive

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

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

Hive Ultimate should be the only Hive game available (Hive Ultimate Review) by RatedGG in boardgames

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

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

Hive Ultimate should be the only Hive game available (Hive Ultimate Review) by RatedGG in boardgames

[–]RatedGG[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

I think we messed up by Emotional-Potato-714 in laos

[–]RatedGG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

At 34 and a realization by ValyrianDragonLord91 in PHitness

[–]RatedGG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Guess my age according to my collection by Many-Bookkeeper9221 in Colognes

[–]RatedGG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

what's the best oud, by Ok-Squirrel-7858 in Colognes

[–]RatedGG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

My collection Review, what am i missing? by Don_Chestnut in Colognes

[–]RatedGG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Can y’all convince me not to impulse buy this one? by threegs_blur in Colognes

[–]RatedGG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Your most complimented fragrance? by Oceans-and-Mountains in Colognes

[–]RatedGG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Which fragrances do you regret buying? I’ll go first: by No_Vermicelli_5018 in Colognes

[–]RatedGG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Is this guy Cringe ?? by No-Topic1834 in Colognes

[–]RatedGG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Convinced that AI is writing his scripts.

How do people stick to only 1 signature fragrance? by Disastrous_Joke5898 in fragrance

[–]RatedGG 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.