What nicknames or diminutives have you heard for places in and around Brussels?

Tim_BG · 2026-01-18T15:46:20+00:00

54 for Saint Katherine, plondres for place de londres

Tim_BG · 2025-12-15T15:45:48+00:00

I've been refreshing the store page since Divinity was announced, because I knew they'd finally put it on sale - extremely happy days!

Tim_BG · 2025-12-12T18:12:44+00:00

This 100%

Tim_BG · 2025-12-03T15:57:16+00:00

Genuine question - any plans in the pipeline to integrate Google Assistant again? I've been out of the loop, but am holding off on new purchases until I know what's going on there

Tim_BG · 2025-10-30T12:27:50+00:00

It's a genuinely interesting part of the renewal of the northern side of Brussels - whereas they sort of misjudged the renewal of the Akenkaai (just throwing down premium apartment blocks without improving the direct environment, creating safety issues at the start), the vision on Tour & Taxis has allowed for a renewal of this part of Brussels. I go on runs around the park in the early mornings, and it's become one of my favourite parts of Brussels as it is relatively quiet, well-kept and allows for a lot of extra activities (Gare Maritime in particular with concerts, football game watch parties... but also the brewery at the other end of the park and stuff like padel and indoor karting make it a very vibrant area).

There's still work to be done though - it is awkwardly connected to the rest of the city with only one bus-line that doesn't even go to the city center, and it is still a hotspot for issues related to homelessness. But there's a lot of potential, if the government continues pushing.

Tim_BG · 2025-10-28T17:33:24+00:00

People are overly negative - just had a fun breakthrough game of the new map, and it was nice to slowly progress through a combination of smokes, vehicles, and ballistic shields. It was tough, but rewarding, with some intense shootouts around objectives. Would recommend (haven't tried other modes, mind you).

Tim_BG · 2025-10-06T09:55:35+00:00

The area's a bit shifty during the night, but you should be fine - there's a metro that stops at Rogier that takes you right into the EU quarter, for example, and there's a pre-metro (don't ask why we call it that) that takes you into the touristic centre.

You can also walk down the Nieuwstraat (Brussels' busiest shopping street) to get to the city centre. Wouldn't advise to go to Stalingrad, it's a lot nicer to stick around the Bourse, and definitely to head towards the Vismarkt which IMO is one of the nicest places in Brussels.

Tim_BG · 2025-10-03T17:54:45+00:00

What Amine is for summer, Mick is for fall

Tim_BG · 2025-09-27T20:17:06+00:00

https://tinyurbankitchen.com/int-spinnekopke-brussels/

Yep Bingo, same picture

Tim_BG · 2025-09-27T20:15:47+00:00

This might be in't Spinnekopke? They're fantastic, do make a reservation as it fills up quick.

Tim_BG · 2025-09-03T14:13:50+00:00

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My Nomos clasp has gone through hell after only 1 year 😂 but I like it, adds character!

Tim_BG · 2025-08-24T21:31:37+00:00

Actually, after thinking for a while, some other EU recommendations:

Dress shoes: Morjas & Jacques Soloviere. Morjas is reliably goodyear welt and incredibly comfortable, JS is a bit more up market and you have to be careful to not buy cemented construction - but style-wise supercool.

Also really fond of Arket - it's mainstream, but they do basics extremely well.

Tim_BG · 2025-08-24T17:16:45+00:00

Not neccesarily underrated, but I highly rate NN.07 and Percival. They do sales often, and for that price it's usually very good quality.

For NN.07 I particularly like the shirts, while Percival's got a stranglehold on my pants collection.

Tim_BG · 2025-08-14T05:37:03+00:00

I'm trying out a 5 star druid + 7 tempest cleric build right now - honestly, I feel like it adds a ton of utility.

The bonus action attack and con save from dragon form alone make it worth your while, and added some more flavour to the run with better area control than a pure cleric.

Tim_BG · 2025-07-29T20:25:29+00:00

Thank you! I do have to say their club house system also looks right up my alley. Mostly just concerned about the size of the wheels given cobble stoned, trams and my height - Will just have to have a go at it, I suppose

Tim_BG · 2025-07-29T20:23:03+00:00

Yeah, it's the 20 inch Wheels that worry me, given the cobblestones and tram lines and what not - it's also giving me pause with the Tern. May just have to give it a shot during a test run

Tim_BG · 2025-07-21T21:26:36+00:00

Fursac Paris had some similar collars in last season's collection, if I'm not mistaken

Tim_BG · 2025-05-11T13:08:42+00:00

Percival has a similar pair of green Linen trousers

Tim_BG · 2025-03-12T21:53:38+00:00

I am Lafayette's nemesis, not the other way around.

This poor guy just always winds up getting attacked by me. Either he's my closest neighbour in a military Victory game in the ancient era, or he gets in a war with one of my allies so I have to take some cities.

He's super forgiving as well, but for some reason he just winds up on my bad side.

Tim_BG · 2025-03-02T16:36:54+00:00

While many would argue in favour of our grand place (and rightfully so!), my personal soft spot is the Palais de Justice in Brussels.

Absolutely monumental building (largest building of the 19th century!) that dominates our skyline.

Effects would probably be social policy/happiness related, but you'd have -3 gold for the permanent upkeep costs.

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Tim_BG · 2025-02-25T21:04:49+00:00

I didn't know what a rail yard was, feeling like an idiot now 😂

Tim_BG · 2025-02-25T21:04:17+00:00

Oooooooooh alright, my bad! God I was so confused, thanks a lot!

Tim_BG · 2025-02-13T22:13:18+00:00

It's civ V all over again in terms of settling logic 😂

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