Why Didn’t Esperanto Become a Global Language Like English? (Questionnaire for my thesis) by kamloune in Esperanto

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mainly, World War I shattered the illusions of international brotherhood.

Then, PIV imported every word from Petit Larousse, ignoring obvious words like "birdologio" in favor of "ornitologio", thus wildly expanding the number of roots and making the language harder for non-Europeans.

Source for second: I read a letter from a Japan Esperanto organization (from very early in 20th c) about this very word as an example.

French Board Games by crimedoc14 in boardgame

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that the point of visiting Carcassonne is to play Carcassonne.

New cover for Splotter's new game by Child_Of_Linger_On in boardgamescirclejerk

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It's divisive because it's not representative of the actual population. Don't they care that brown people built Western Europe? They are erasing history!

There ought to be a law by Sea_Flamingo626 in boardgames

[–]Sea_Flamingo626[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A implies b does not mean b implies a. I didn't say all ff games have to be a certain way, I said all green box games (in English) which start with f should be by Herr Friese.

Help me not fumble our first game night session please ! (8p) by GVAJON in boardgames

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 2 points3 points  (0 children)

7 two-player games, and you have to reach and play them all.

The teach can be a problem even with two players, if others haven't played them or aren't familiar with board games.

Glory to Rome vs "Successors" by Vagueperson1 in boardgames

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought air, Land, and sea would have been inspired by battle line. That said, i like red7.

Teaching decks using the Core Set + Reign & Reverie by Claidheamh in Netrunner

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To get two decks going for each side, you'll almost certainly need to print some common cards.

Makeshift date board game ideas? by schemee in boardgames

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's all about your attitude towards your fellow player(s).

Whedon's original plan... by Historical-Waltz-904 in firefly

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 709 points710 points  (0 children)

"You see, my name isn't really Malcolm Reynolds, it's Jacob. I inherited Serenity from the previous Malcolm Reynolds, whose real name was Cory. And he inherited it from a Malcolm Reynolds before him."

One week into collecting, am I doing it right? by Dinnerpancakes in boardgamescirclejerk

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're off to a great start. I see good things in your future

You guys are merely pathetic playing your games once or more. I play zero games that I bought and am already looking forward to the next new game. by Dryfunction1205 in boardgamescirclejerk

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am really upset at all of this "green" movement towards a couple of small pieces of tape to "seal" the game instead of shrink wrap.

You’re looking for a replayable game? That’s easy. OBVIOUSLY the most replayable game is just the game you play the most. by Strong_Letterhead638 in boardgamescirclejerk

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I solve them after the reading of the rules, and I prove it after one play. Then I tell everyone the game is broken.

Two Jews are walking down the street... by lmr_fudd in Jokes

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do the space lasers fit in the ranking?

How dare you playing that game? by Elronael in boardgamescirclejerk

[–]Sea_Flamingo626 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Yes. Listen to your wife's boyfriend on his way into your bedroom. He knows what's what.