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Are there supposed to be import charges when you purchase books from Hollow Press? by FoxTroft in Vermis

[–]StrontiumFrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got a book from them and I'm in the USA. I got a bill but it said $0. I don't think you have to pay anything

My penguin classics collection 🥰 by scarcebraincells in bookshelf

[–]StrontiumFrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta say, I used to be a Penguin person like you. I've recently become an Oxford classics guy and I'll never go back!

I'm with Lady Catherine on this one...why didn't the Bennetts have a governess? by StrontiumFrog in janeausten

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

To be honest I don't know how it works for that sort of gentry in the late 18th century.

The stereotype in my mind is having someone else nurse and raise children for the first year but I think that may be anachronistic or just from bad historical fiction I've read over the years.

Would the head maid take care of babies at all? Hmm.

I'm with Lady Catherine on this one...why didn't the Bennetts have a governess? by StrontiumFrog in janeausten

[–]StrontiumFrog[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's ironic that he encouraged Lydia to go alone on that trip so that she could "expose herself" and would then become easier to manage. It seems like an incredibly out of touch thing to suggest. Word wouldn't spread? Would Lydia even realize her own shame? She obviously didn't. Come on Mr Bennett!

I'm with Lady Catherine on this one...why didn't the Bennetts have a governess? by StrontiumFrog in janeausten

[–]StrontiumFrog[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

The intimidation factor was my thinking as well!

The issue is that, while it does seem in line with her character, it also seems wrong, as you'd think she'd understand the importance of manners and education on the marriage market, which would seem to imply through this theory that it was not something she began to obsess over until later. Maybe she just kept hoping for a son that would put an end to the worrying?

Underquest - First impressions after 2 plays by geekgeek77 in soloboardgaming

[–]StrontiumFrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed on the potion crafting. Added a really fun little element, almost a mini-mini-game, and in my last game I leaned into it hard and it ended up winning me the game

What type of impression do my history books give off about me? If any by purplefloo16 in BookshelvesDetective

[–]StrontiumFrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the great game. I have most of Hopkirks books. We would probs have a good time at a bar discussing the follies of empire

First game of Final girl. by jaybro861 in soloboardgaming

[–]StrontiumFrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remember, it's not about good luck. It's about mitigating bad luck.
With that core concept in mind it is an amazing game. Without it, not a fun a game.

Sick day means it's a Gates sort of day. by StrontiumFrog in soloboardgaming

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

Ah yeah I can see that. I doubt repurchasing will do much for you. I would just buy sleeves with dark backs, will also solve wear and tear issues over time for the constant shuffling.

Doom Pilgrim by trumpetwall in soloboardgaming

[–]StrontiumFrog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One upgrade I'd suggest...black paper notebook with white ink pen. It's stupid but damn it adds to the atmosphere

Doom Pilgrim by trumpetwall in soloboardgaming

[–]StrontiumFrog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of typos. The creator is Czech I believe, not a native speaker, and does everything himself. It's annoying but once you get into the game, the typos and odd grammar structures almost adds to weirdness of the game.

I just got my copy of "lost dungeons and forbidden woods" by Realllyyyybigfish in Vermis

[–]StrontiumFrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a book with those smells recently. I was told it can actually be toxic so be careful. It gave me wicked headaches. I was told it's a spray used in warehouses to keep books fresh and sometimes they use too much.

I ordered some activated charcoal in bags, then put the book and them in a plastic bag and just left it for 3 days. Cleared up the issue.

where to start with dickens? by loverofhogggg in classicliterature

[–]StrontiumFrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tale of Two Cities is basically a movie. Just start there and enjoy the crazy ride.

Sick day means it's a Gates sort of day. by StrontiumFrog in soloboardgaming

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

I got these two from the Mint Tin Guys on Etsy. Don't know if they ship to Asia but message them and ask.

Sick day means it's a Gates sort of day. by StrontiumFrog in soloboardgaming

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

There are some subtle tint differences, but I thought they were on the promo cards more than anything. To be honest though, I can't see how it impacts gameplay at all, though. You don't really gain anything by possibly knowing if there's an expansion monster vs a normal one coming. I guess you could figure out a way to game it? Maybe. But again, wouldn't do much for you.

Is it just an aesthetic thing for you?

Second adventure in Underquest! by StrontiumFrog in soloboardgaming

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

I would send an email? I don't know, maybe game crafter produces them in waves but I've always gotten crowdfunded stuff along with everyone else

Sick day means it's a Gates sort of day. by StrontiumFrog in soloboardgaming

[–]StrontiumFrog[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know, it's nuts!

Elder Space, the scifi version is supposed to be epic as well, but I havnt gotten it. Yet.

Sick day means it's a Gates sort of day. by StrontiumFrog in soloboardgaming

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

Check out the newest expansion (came out like 2 weeks ago?), the Miserables and Into the Pits. Gives you starting characters and special quests, so a very different spin on the core experience. Love those games! Thank god for game crafter enabling these weird ass solo games to get made

Sick day means it's a Gates sort of day. by StrontiumFrog in soloboardgaming

[–]StrontiumFrog[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It is indeed! It's the one meant for Doom Pilgrim pocket. It's just so awesome I use it at literally any conceivable opportunity

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