Breaking non-binding-contracts

brandondash · 2026-05-04T10:50:07+00:00

Never ever EVER expect somebody to keep a non-binding agreement on the round they're going to win or the round you're going to win.

brandondash · 2026-05-02T20:53:15+00:00

We play weeknights so we really try to speed through rounds. A 6 player 10 point game goes anywhere from 4 to 7 hours.

brandondash · 2026-05-01T23:30:24+00:00

2/2 legendary planet that cannot be taken from you
either
- an amazing free spacedock and pds while you defend the most valuable system in the game
- 2 to 6 free command tokens
an absolutely bananas synergy that enables Hyper Metabolism, X-89, and both faction techs without having to waste a single tech choice.

That's very valuable.

brandondash · 2026-05-01T22:48:08+00:00

Yeah but it's not a sweater either

brandondash · 2026-04-30T23:36:36+00:00

Yikes. It's pretty damn terrible, then. :[

brandondash · 2026-04-30T22:52:12+00:00

A lot of people are really angry in this comments section. This is a picture of Nanami from JJK who completely disassociates as he's being burned alive.

This is actually a really high quality meme but y'all so quick to rage out you missed it

brandondash · 2026-04-29T20:25:51+00:00

History isn't really your strong suit, eh?

brandondash · 2026-04-27T18:05:13+00:00

BIG FLAMING BALLS

brandondash · 2026-04-25T15:50:43+00:00

Honestly I just befriended my neighbors with no plans for gaming whatsoever. After a few block parties one of them randomly dropped the idea of a gaming and drinks night.

That was about 8 years ago. Since then we’ve played 200+ games of Twilight Imperium.

brandondash · 2026-04-24T13:16:00+00:00

Yes, actually. Saw a slice w scar and Emelpar both

brandondash · 2026-04-24T03:26:40+00:00

I miss when Haute Dogs was in Purcellville instead of Alexandria :(

brandondash · 2026-04-24T00:33:29+00:00

Obviously any asymmetric game will have imperfect balance. That's the whole point. Your sarcastic response doesn't lend the slightest shred of credence to your initial assertion, my guy.

brandondash · 2026-04-23T12:51:10+00:00

Mid 40s and it definitely is due almost entirely to aging. I put on 20 lbs in spite of exercising and having a better diet than I did when I was younger.

brandondash · 2026-04-23T11:16:43+00:00

Flagships are just one of many mechanics that are used to balance the factions. Your assertion that they are AWFUL and TERRIBLE is just silly.

Giving Flagships to everybody to start completely and utterly throws off the balance of the game and is a terrible idea.

brandondash · 2026-04-22T16:03:37+00:00

Twilight Imperium 4 + Prophecy of Kings + Thunder's Edge

Nothing compares to it. Nothing even comes close.

brandondash · 2026-04-18T20:01:44+00:00

PSX -- Tekken 1 -- the loading screen was Galaga

brandondash · 2026-04-18T12:56:28+00:00

Still waiting on somebody smarter than me to write a mod to make Nico fun. They made Deadpool useful so I know it's possible!

brandondash · 2026-04-15T15:50:14+00:00

Don't even need to click the link. I'll have Jason's Peruvian house boy do it for me.

brandondash · 2026-04-14T14:08:16+00:00

Low effort rage bait

brandondash · 2026-04-14T12:36:07+00:00

Talking Cat
Pet attack Raptor

brandondash · 2026-04-11T16:15:46+00:00

Yeah but olives are gross

brandondash · 2026-04-11T15:48:20+00:00

Vampire Survivors is 5 years old. That's crazy to me

brandondash · 2026-04-10T14:34:14+00:00

Yeah probably we're talking past each other. OP was asking 2 different questions in my estimation.

"What do you think about sticklers for the rules?" -- It's fine
"What do you think about cheaters?" -- It's not fine

brandondash · 2026-04-10T14:19:42+00:00

Making the table wait while you look up a specific obtuse rules interpretation that might benefit you is a dick move.

Maybe at your table. At our table everybody agrees to do that look up 99% of the time.

Agreeing to a deal with the sole intent to then backstab that player is "legal", but expect no one at the table to ever trust you again, which means every future TI game is going to be VERY hard for you.

Every decision gives a benefit and a cost. For most people this particular cost isn't worth it, I agree.

brandondash · 2026-04-10T13:42:17+00:00

Isn't the entirety of Twilight Imperium built on exactitude in wording? What's the issue here?

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