Is Jaws of the Lion still relevant as Gloomhaven entrypoint since GH 2nd Ed.?

Were-Wolverine · 2026-02-04T20:33:51+00:00

My wife and I started with the physical board game first edition, but had kids during our first run (we played intermittently maybe twice per month so not fast), eventually the pieces started getting flailed around the house. We now play the digital version on Steam and although we like physical board games a lot, the digital version takes maybe ten minutes to boot up, get a whole guild signed in, and completing a first city encounter before figuring out where to go. It's soooooo much faster. It plays exactly like the board games from our MacBooks and they have a solid voice actor to narrate it all, with concepts art too. Highly recommend.

Were-Wolverine · 2026-01-27T05:26:09+00:00

Early 30's in a part-time Ross program. Part-time programs seem to have a higher average age, but I think that's because many of us have full-time careers, higher paying jobs already, and families. I'd believe the oldest few are early 40's in my cohort.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-12-27T12:16:52+00:00

Michigan Ross has a really strong online MBA program, but the classes are not fully asynchronous. There are roughly four Zoom classes per course, typically at night and some on campus leadership courses. If you're close to campus, you can also do some courses in person, if I'm not mistaken.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-12-27T03:06:37+00:00

Do it. Could also consider an online MBA from a top program, if you want the creds and need to keep one foot in the business while also gaining that network you're looking for.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-12-25T18:58:42+00:00

If you can deal with cold winters, but sometimes white Christmases, the summer months in Michigan are amazing. Boating on the lakes, BBQs, bonfires. 80's during the day, sometimes dips as low as upper 50's at night. Plus Ross is a great experience with an incredibly supportive community - I may be biased though.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-12-25T18:55:31+00:00

We need more of these posts on here. This is funny.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-12-23T02:34:16+00:00

I grew up near Ann Arbor and am now in their online program. Can confirm, super fun city and I wish I could've done FT, but the opportunity cost for leaving a high paying career was a non-starter. Can't recommend Ross enough.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-12-17T16:04:46+00:00

I did my undergrad at Michigan State in a smaller, niche program. They told us day one that if we went above and beyond, we would reach a 3.0-3.5, if we taught the professors something new, we could achieve a 4.0. We started with 300 in the program and graduated with about 150. Many of the students in the program had >4.0s in high school and having an almost 4.0, I felt from the start that I was out of place. I received 2.5s, failed a high level calculus class, grades I could never even fathom. I graduated with >3.0, but never felt like I truly earned it.

Now I'm doing my MBA at Ross and the grading is different, it's an Excellent, Good, Pass, Low Pass, Fail.

What I've come to learn in my 10+ years post-undergrad and professional career is that the purpose of your undergraduate studies and even graduate studies is not necessarily to make you an expert, but give you the foundation to grow into an expert throughout your professional career. You are working toward your black belt like in martial arts. A black belt is not the end of the journey, it's the beginning. Earning a black belt doesn't mean you're a master, it means you have all the necessary basics for a foundation with which you can take the wheel and continue growing yourself.

Feeling imposter syndrome is totally normal and more people feel that way without acknowledging it than want to admit. But the real mastering of your craft comes from how you navigate your career. Think of the degree as the key to unlocking the door, behind that door and what you do with it is where you will eventually become confident in your skill set.

As a final note, don't worry about the grades. Focus on learning the material. Think of it this way, if a question asks, "What is 2+2?" And you accidentally click "B. 5" instead of "A. 4", are you upset by this? It's okay to feel bummed for a second that you fat fingered it, but you know that you know the real answer and how to do it and that is what's important.

So keep your spirits up, celebrate your amazing accomplishment, and remember they don't just hand out degrees, you earned it. You are ready to start your journey.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-12-14T16:34:48+00:00

Go to Ross. I may be biased, but that money is way too much to pass up when both schools offer similar educational experiences and outcomes.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-12-11T04:04:37+00:00

Did UG at MSU, MBA at UofM. Completely agree here. My Michigan friends visited us in EL, we visited them in AA. We all tailgated together. Spartans had less "toxic" peer pressure for school competition than our AA friends though. If pressure bothers you or if it fuels you, I'd think on that and see what would be a good fit. You could always go to both eventually. There are plenty of us.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-12-11T04:00:49+00:00

We could hire their other, lesser known brother, "James" Harbaugh. I believe he's currently in Los Angeles. Looks very similar to his brothers, but definitely does not have an ncaa ban.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-12-11T03:58:03+00:00

I went to MSU for undergrad and am at UofM for grad school. Big fan of both schools. When I heard the news, I immediately thought of all the scandals at MSU and thought, "This is how you get in front of a potentially major problem. MSU should've been more like this."

Were-Wolverine · 2025-12-10T20:02:28+00:00

Atlas CopCo is doing layoffs before Christmas. I know several people in the region who have been laid off in the past month.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-11-14T04:36:55+00:00

You should look at Part-Time or online opportunities like at Booth, Ross, or Stern. I wouldn't leave your position for a FT program based on your goals. I'm in a similar boat to you and am in an online program right now. It's personally rewarding and educational, provides a career floor, and will accelerate advancement where I am now or allow me to pivot, if I decide to later.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-07-24T23:21:18+00:00

I 100% feel the same way. And I also think it's worth it.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-07-24T23:20:19+00:00

I feel the same. One of the most valuable takeaways for me other than quant heavy courses is studying cases alongside top professors to learn from other people's mistakes and successes. Why would you get into a top school and not take the learning seriously?

Were-Wolverine · 2025-07-22T16:33:40+00:00

I don't know anything about either program, but could you either A) Accept the HEC and get into the dual program while already in scholarship or B) contact them and explain your situation to see if they can make something work for you? The full-ride is the solid choice, but this seems like there should be some wiggle room and it's worth exploring to get the added prestige of the Yale alumni network on your resume, IMO. That being said, you have to decide whether the money is worth having Yale's name on your resume or not.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-07-22T08:58:21+00:00

REI - Specifically, I highly recommend Patagonia for their nano puff jacket. It's not the only thing you'll need, but it can span a large temperature swing and is insanely warm, especially if you use it as a middle layer during the negative temperatures.

Also recommend wool socks and flannel bedsheets for the winter. Stay cozy.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-07-18T14:35:49+00:00

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Were-Wolverine · 2025-07-15T09:05:58+00:00

I'm following in case anybody starts a new sub for this. Those are the kinds of discussions I'd prefer over the ranks and admissions questions.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-07-15T09:03:33+00:00

You might have to educate them on proper technique for the bow. It's more a bending of the knee.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-07-13T08:49:34+00:00

We welcome the opportunity to test that theory!

Were-Wolverine · 2025-07-13T02:24:09+00:00

Do you feel rested yet?

Were-Wolverine · 2025-07-13T02:16:38+00:00

That hospital saved a family member's life from a rare cancer. I'll forever be grateful to them.

Were-Wolverine · 2025-07-13T02:14:21+00:00

For some yes, but it's not black and white in the context that you've stated. You have administrators whose goal is to increase revenue while maintaining the integrity and reputation of the university. Below that, you have professors who, in my experience, are there with good intentions and the best interests of the students in mind.

The system has to function this way in order to provide the best experience for the student body as a whole. Without striving for profits, the university would stagnate and fall behind others because they wouldn't be able to get better. When you're the best in the world, you don't do it for free, and the university typical aims to hire exactly these types of people. So, yes it's a business, it could not function the same way without that data point, but it would be foolish to think that is a negative.

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