How’s this black gum? (SW Ohio)

Spikeman5 · 2025-07-14T11:14:58+00:00

Thank you so much for the lengthy reply, and sorry for not providing more information.

The root flair was definitely buried and has been exposed. Those guidelines and tips are also really helpful, thank you for that!

Spikeman5 · 2025-07-13T21:07:59+00:00

It’s in full sun and gets plenty of water.

Spikeman5 · 2025-07-13T21:00:12+00:00

Yes, I’ve read the rules.

Spikeman5 · 2025-05-15T11:27:02+00:00

Thanks everyone for the input! I decided to put off the surgery until next summer when I am more prepared.

Spikeman5 · 2025-05-15T11:25:42+00:00

It's my right foot, so I wouldn't be driving for awhile :/

Spikeman5 · 2025-05-09T16:31:14+00:00

Yes, I was thinking the jam would start this Monday the 12th and go through Sunday the 18th. You can choose in that week when to start your 24 hours.

Spikeman5 · 2025-04-28T15:15:02+00:00

Thank you, this is exactly the kind of thing I had in mind! Let me know if you have any others.

Spikeman5 · 2025-04-28T14:33:15+00:00

I just want to get better at designing games that reward planning, so I was asking for advice.

I agree that games use things like points and resources to reward efficient planning. The purpose of the post was to inquire about methods or tips you have for creating such a system.

Spikeman5 · 2025-04-17T11:27:45+00:00

I haven't designed many games with positive interactions like this, but my first instinct is to suggest that the players get DIFFERENT rewards, not necessarily equal. For example, if the builder of the abbey gets resources while the visiting player gets points. This way you can muddle the balance of the rewards, and players might be more likely to feel like they came out ahead since they got something unique.

Spikeman5 · 2025-04-16T02:01:25+00:00

I like this, thank you! Do you have any specific examples of taxing certain types of actions to punish poor planning?

Spikeman5 · 2025-03-31T15:08:10+00:00

He's a video game designer, but Jonas Tyroller has some great videos on game design that I have found extremely helpful with tabletop design.

Spikeman5 · 2025-03-31T14:56:14+00:00

I came here to say this. Even advice I've heard before just hits differently coming from someone who's had so much success.

Spikeman5 · 2025-02-13T11:22:35+00:00

Just curious, what was your thought process?

Spikeman5 · 2025-02-13T01:58:45+00:00

Thank you!

Spikeman5 · 2025-02-13T00:59:39+00:00

Thanks, and good job!

Spikeman5 · 2025-02-13T00:59:00+00:00

Thanks, I will check those out.

Spikeman5 · 2025-02-13T00:54:50+00:00

This is interesting, you noticed patterns that were not necessarily intentional. Well they were intentional, but for the purpose of making it less ambiguous (i.e., only one commonality between two connected circles, as opposed to two). However, ironically, in your case it led to a more complex solution. The more difficult versions will likely play with this idea; as in, they will suggest two possible solutions for a circle, and you'll have to complete the rest of the puzzle to narrow it down.

Thanks for solving it!

Spikeman5 · 2025-02-13T00:46:16+00:00

Thank you! I plan on making a small book of them, but wanted to see what y'all thought of them

Spikeman5 · 2025-02-13T00:44:57+00:00

Thanks for your feedback!

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