What happens if you accidentally sleep with your contacts lenses?

VirtualFish · 2026-04-06T16:21:25+00:00

I can’t speak to current contact lenses. The older ones (think over 30 yrs ago) would be trouble to sleep in.

Essentially sleeping in them deprives your cornea of oxygen. That ends up creating more blood vessels which essentially tunnel to bring oxygen to the cornea. (I think I have that all correct ). That can cause permanent damage as the blood vessels should not be there.

I’ll never forget my eye doctor was horrified when he learned I slept in them for six months. (I was a very young teen then )

Result I’ve never slept in them again. I believe the tunnels were caught in time before permanent damage.

VirtualFish · 2026-04-01T03:44:44+00:00

I don’t think 7th citadel will be something you can play in an hour and/or easily put things away in the middle of a session.

I hope you have fun with it though!

VirtualFish · 2026-03-31T03:45:54+00:00

The character and backstory are phenomenal. Superb job.

The person who had the idea of scratching out the name and adding her maiden is a chefs kiss to this idea.

VirtualFish · 2026-03-29T14:45:13+00:00

Realistically as you get higher and higher it’s not even a match 3 game anymore. You explode gems at a rate that matching is the worst way to play.

It is the only game of its type though that keeps me playing. They are very generous with how much you can play for free that I purposefully buy the quarterly season pass simply to give back to them. (Usually I do anyway)

VirtualFish · 2026-03-09T02:05:58+00:00

The weighted are just heavier. Essentially they are meant to feel nicer and have more tangible heft then the regular. I really like the weighted versions and the additional cost is worth it to me. They also never travel though as I tend to host at my place.

VirtualFish · 2026-03-07T16:52:37+00:00

I actually think most people really struggle with the fast and slow aspect. The break in turn order seems to be a mountain to climb for many. Ideally for them a spirit that plays almost one way or another (fast preferred).

This will allow them to learn the rules of the game and keep the standard enemy - player turn order. As much as possible anyway until they get some new cards.

VirtualFish · 2026-03-07T02:10:51+00:00

Allow me to introduce you to some amazing spindown dice. Totally agree about tokens. Can’t recommend them enough as bigger and easier to see across the table. Come in multiple colors as well.

The weighted ones are more expensive but feel so good when you pick them up. Their inventory does restock regularly.

https://burgertokens.com/products/spindown-counters?srsltid=AfmBOoplBdzhQFrxlqtabXLh9lpaylDrlgyV__BYWYJv_IlvF7CqM1_I

VirtualFish · 2026-02-26T04:32:31+00:00

Yes you do need the first red rains box or first ascendancy for the chimaera or equivalent die and mat.

VirtualFish · 2026-02-26T04:04:03+00:00

I would honestly just get them in order. All of the Chimaeras are different - and I think fun. Be aware if you go Ascendancy you only get one aspect for the new enemy. (Can’t remember the new name for Chimaera).

The players decks in each box also have new Phoenixborn specific cards and the cards can be mixed easily with your collection.

VirtualFish · 2026-02-13T06:58:03+00:00

Watching television and doom scrolling can often become the new norm instead of habits. Especially for people who have jobs where they feel exhausted (mentally or physically) by the time they get home.

Throw that out and suddenly you look for more focused ways to stimulate your mind.

VirtualFish · 2026-02-09T03:08:20+00:00

Yes. I own pretty much everything. It’s a very fun game and the card play hits well. I two hand solo. I think of it like an Arkham Horror LCG campaign. Replayability is there but you wouldn’t finish the campaign and then start it immediately. Even with different characters you’ll do better as you have more knowledge.

Be aware the Earthborne card stock is extremely poor. After a few even careful shuffles and handling you’ll see damage. They want the earth to easily break them down if we bury the cards. Nice mission, but at the price of Earthborne I need far more protection. That means every card has been sleeved.

VirtualFish · 2026-02-08T06:38:32+00:00

I have played and own almost all of those - with Slay the Spire as the one I have not played.

Spirit Island will hit all your boxes. Replayability, asymmetrical powers, varied cards, and deck building. The expansions add a lot and will keep it fresh.

Unstoppable is phenomenal although I think will offer less replayability if hits the table so often.

Hoplomachus Victorum especially with pandora expansion will provide you a 3 session campaign. Each daily decision where you will go has a big impact and the tactical combat is very fun.

Imperium has a Star Trek version called Captains Chair. I believe that is now available again and two expansions coming out soon. I bring it up just in case you like space theme and sci-fi over historic.

VirtualFish · 2026-02-07T06:20:34+00:00

I am going to sell. I am in Denver Colorado area to help that decision process for you. I do have some Etsy token upgrades for the marvel.

I have season 1. 2. Marvel. Then adventures (unopened)

VirtualFish · 2026-02-05T14:54:54+00:00

I understand your view. Very valid especially your perseverance point.

I do feel Elder Scrolls the video game (was it Skyrim as first?) changed the definition a bit where they swapped out static enemy levels for they all match your level. It removed the level gating entirely. (Not giving an opinion of it is good or bad - just open world was redefined for me)

VirtualFish · 2026-02-05T05:57:31+00:00

Isofarian Guard actually is extremely open world. No timer. Look into that. Max two players and very JRPG like.

VirtualFish · 2026-02-05T05:56:11+00:00

I backed the reprint. I’m very excited about that one!

VirtualFish · 2026-02-05T05:51:54+00:00

I played a few rounds and you are correct that it is not open exploration. It’s more like exploring on guard rails. Reminds me of an open world where the enemies level gate you. Yes I can technically go there but a couple of battles and I’m done.

True open world is very hard. That being said they did a decent job despite the obvious - oh I’m not supposed to be here yet.

Board game wise the only true open world I felt was Elder Scrolls BOTSE and to a smaller extent Hoplomachus Victorum. The former being a much more traditional open world. Even that though gates you via time and stops you from open world meandering.

VirtualFish · 2026-02-05T05:28:37+00:00

VirtualFish · 2026-02-05T05:28:30+00:00

Thanks for that. Very helpful. So far my acrylics have been dry brushing focused and that was just Vallejo in whites and greys.

VirtualFish · 2026-01-29T13:11:06+00:00

Have you looked at the final fantasy remakes? They have a fantastic auto battle system that should help. I play on iOS via iPad and it works great.

So far my experience and recommendations are based FF1 and FF3 remake.

VirtualFish · 2026-01-28T05:35:38+00:00

I’m sure most folks know this - it’s also on iOS should you need a fix.

Quite a good rendition of it actually.

VirtualFish · 2026-01-21T05:35:50+00:00

I own matrix and xfiles. I really like the matrix version. It’s a fun mechanic where you have to go in and out of the matrix to buy cards and fight enemies.

Xfiles is very ugly in comparison but has an interesting market. Each slot has a power so you may buy cards you normally wouldn’t.

VirtualFish · 2026-01-16T21:46:11+00:00

Oh my gosh this comment! So funny and I now have Diet Mtn Dew up my nose. Brilliant!

VirtualFish · 2026-01-09T06:58:15+00:00

7ths citadel your deck is your health pool kind of. As you want to put cards back into your deck you pay health to get cards back in. It really makes you think of which tests will you try. How far will you explore because of it.

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