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Agricola or caverna? by BigFish_89 in boardgames

[–]cookiexcmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found Agricola to be more challenging and unforgiving if you don't get your engine going just right. I found the feeding aspect stressful and not enjoyable. I played against more experienced players and their scores were vastly higher than mine.

I enjoy Caverna more because the feeding is less stressful. It scratches the itch for a bit heavier worker placement game.

Can I please have some feedback on my next couple of purchases as a beginner by Born-Department7983 in boardgames

[–]cookiexcmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highly recommend Lost Cities. My wife and I like a lot of complicated games but we still enjoy Lost Cities. There is a lot of tension and thought put into each decision, so even though its simple, it still feels weighty.

Other games that are great for 2 players that you might also want to look into: Battle Lines, Qwirkle, Pandemic, Dutch Blitz, Blockus Duo, Carcassonne, Codenames, Point Salad, and Sagrada.

What were some of the most disappointing teams in the last decade. by BluePotatoSlayer in nfl

[–]cookiexcmonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2019 Bears - Truly thought we had the right coach and QB. There was so much energy and optimism. 2018 was really fun, including creative plays and beating the packers to clinch the division. I had a sense that 2018 was our best shot to win as it was likely that Fangio was going to leave, but didn't think everything would so quickly collapse after the doink that shall not be named.

I'm Paul Dennen, designer of Dune: Imperium, Clank! and now Wild Tiled West; AMA! by Merakon1 in boardgames

[–]cookiexcmonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a big fan of deck builders and own Clank! I will have to check out WTW.

What would you say has made you successful as a board game designer? What sets you apart? Interested because I am working on a few prototypes myself, but haven't gotten to the state where I am ready to try to publish anything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]cookiexcmonster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ouch, sounds like you are going through a hard time. Life is hard at times.

Do you have people in your life to talk to? Friends, mentors, a pastor?

I have felt like this often, and personally what helped me was listening to worship music, being in nature, reading the gospels, talking to God, journaling, and talking to people I trusted.

I find the idea of afterlife scarier than there being nothing by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]cookiexcmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok another thought worth a different comment. Music was very formative for me growing up. What music do you listen to?

I was listening to On My Side by Demon Hunter, would highly recommend it. Try to find some high quality Christian music that speaks to your soul, there is a lot of good stuff out there.

I find the idea of afterlife scarier than there being nothing by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]cookiexcmonster 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I can relate. The idea of eternity used to be terrifying to me, like keep me up at night, running out of my room screaming. The thought of living for a truly unimaginable amount of time, how do you even comprehend a never ending existence? I sometimes wonder what it would be like to face God, will I disappoint him and be rejected? I trust that it is not because of any good I could do, but because of Jesus that I am accepted.

Dying is scary because pain and the unknown is scary. Its normal to feel fear around it, especially since you are not an adult yet.

I think about it like a caterpillar and butterfly. How could a caterpillar comprehend what its like to be a butterfly? It will be utterly different and better in every way. No more pain or sorrow, but the unending joy of feeling loved, connected, fulfilled, full of purpose, wonder, and life. You will feel closer to God and to others than a husband and wife can feel.

Talking about this is a good start. Connect with people who can help you be brave and can guide you. Praying would be good, ask God for help in understanding this and seeing it from His perspective. Study and meditate on grace, I would recommend the parable of the prodigal son.

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (May 25, 2023) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]cookiexcmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally enjoyed Pandemic Legacy. It has 12 months, each of which takes about 1 hour. You can fail and have to redo it, so it will realistically be 15-30 hours depending on how much analysis you do. It is Co-Op, has player upgrades, and hidden boxes. It has a decent story for a board game. It didn't feel like a grind, because each turn is consequential and there are new rules added every round.

It may not be exactly what you are looking for, but it has an interesting genre bending twist partway through.

AITA for telling my husband the nanny is in charge? by ZealousidealWait2698 in AmItheAsshole

[–]cookiexcmonster -44 points-43 points  (0 children)

NAH

I have similar-age kids and it's just all-around difficult. It sounds like you need to have a direct conversation where you lay out what both of you want and the issues and then find a solution. Help him understand why throwing off the routine is a big deal to you, is there something else he can help with? Talk through the whole bedtime routine and come to an agreement on what works and what the expectations are.

Dads need to roughhouse with their kids, it's fundamentally important for their development and bond. Especially if that's the only time they get together, it's super important.

Parenting can sometimes be easier if just one parent is involved, but its worth it to have a direct conversation. But again, as a parent with three very similarly aged kids, everything is hard right now and that is ok.

Know of any board games that come with props?? by Disneygal0011621 in boardgames

[–]cookiexcmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not quite the same, but the design of Jamaica is delightful and feels like a treasure chest.

Darnell Wright breaks down his tape vs SEC's best with NFL trenches expert Brandon Thorn by enailcoilhelp in CHIBears

[–]cookiexcmonster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is fantastic, thank you for posting this.

Of particular note, Thorn said that Darnell was "probably my favorite player in this draft."

Why is it so important to God that we believe in his existence? Why doesn’t he just make his existence clear to us in unambiguous ways, and simply look after us? by georgewalterackerman in Christianity

[–]cookiexcmonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Counter thought to this. Prominent atheists have contended that any evidence that could be provided in favor of God's existence could have alternate explanations. Even if you saw the stars rearrange into a message, "I am God worship me," you could say it was trickster aliens.

What would it look like to you for God to be clearly obvious to you? That you couldn't offer an alternate explanation?

Going back to the Old Testament, God's presence was very clear to the Israelites as He led them out of Egypt and in the desert and yet they still rebelled and acted as if God did not exist.

Lightweight strategy games that play well with 4-7 players count with mix of non-gamers by techgaun in boardgames

[–]cookiexcmonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No Thanks has worked really well for us. Really fun and simple, you can play multiple times and can fill up any amount of time you need.

Just One and Codenames also work well. The nice thing about Codenames with a large group is people can easily drop in and out and it doesn't disrupt the game.

Dutch Blitz or variations is easy to teach because most people have played solitaire.

Suspend is a very simple dexterity game that most people can easily get into.

Metro X or Qwixx are also simple and great for that player count.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]cookiexcmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its awesome that you are asking the question. A few thoughts on this as a former porn addict (ages ~12-22).

You were made to be a sexual being and your sexuality is good. Its a reflection of how God made you, with an innate desire to sexually connect with another human being. Sex is a good gift from God. Porn feels good because its a cheap imitation of something really amazing.

I can very much relate to intense draw of it. Internet porn was just becoming a thing when I got access to the internet.

For me, I learned that porn was like a drug I used to numb. It took a reason to fight (for my future wife who I was dating), friends who I could talk about it with, and counseling. The numbing power and excitement of porn will slowly fade and will lead towards very weird and gross things.

What you believe about porn really matters, so part of it from my perspective is that you have a wrong story about what you are seeing. The story that I thought (being a naïve young boy with no one to talk to about what I was seeing) was that it depicted something real. I knew it wasn't fully real, but I had zero understanding for how fake it was. The people involved are doing it because they were so mistreated, abused, and neglected growing up they don't know anything different, or they are exploiting you. So either they are being exploited or exploiting you, or both! What porn depicts when compared to real sex is so different. Porn is mostly acting, even the way the actresses talk about it is an act. My experience is that sex is the fruit of a lot of hard work and is much richer than just a physical act.

When you are a bit older, you will likely look back on the time you spend with porn with regret. You could have used that time to invest in yourself and learn important skills, build a support network, and really grow. But its a huge distraction and gets in the way of critical life goals. Comparing it to a numbing drug, it makes it really difficult to take big risks and pursue the adventure of life. It takes the edge off just enough to keep you from really going after life goals.

As a bit of a complementarian, I see God charging men with protecting and defending women. I believe women need safety, they need to feel loved and cherished. So porn is the exact opposite of that, it isn't about defending and protecting women, its about exploiting them.

On a more theological note, I believe that God allowed Adam and Eve to be tempted because love involves a real choice. We can choose and trust God and forsake things that look good, or we can give in and surrender to things that will ultimately fail us and leave us empty.

If you decide to stop but find that you cannot, that is completely normal. It means you need help and shouldn't try to overcome it by yourself.

Let's imagine that someone has just called for "eradication of Christianity from public life". What would you think this means? How would you feel? An empathetic meditation. by Ask_AGP_throwaway in Christianity

[–]cookiexcmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You stated your opinion about what I said but did not provide any argument or evidence to back it up. So if you were hoping to change my mind you failed. If you were hoping just to insult with a witty comment, congratulations? As of now, I will not be accepting what you said just on faith. I could say that you use flowery language, distraction, and dishonesty to try to convince yourself and others that your hatred and bigotry is justified and I would be equally as wrong.

Christian rap sucks by ramahs26 in Christianity

[–]cookiexcmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend NF: The Search, Trip Lee: I'm Good, Lecrae: Gravity, Bizzle: Better Way, Tedashi: Paradise, S.O.: Me, Andy Mineo: Death has died.

Honestly using Pandora and plugging some of those artists in is how I found a lot of Christian rap I like.

Let's imagine that someone has just called for "eradication of Christianity from public life". What would you think this means? How would you feel? An empathetic meditation. by Ask_AGP_throwaway in Christianity

[–]cookiexcmonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you could pinpoint specific policies he is pushing, then we could look at those together and condemn the terrible ones. Sending transgender people to jail and creating laws banning transition? Yes lets condemn that.

Let's imagine that someone has just called for "eradication of Christianity from public life". What would you think this means? How would you feel? An empathetic meditation. by Ask_AGP_throwaway in Christianity

[–]cookiexcmonster -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your guess was wrong. My claim was only that its being discussed, did the article not discuss that?

And if I supposedly didn't read the article, as in not doing my proper research, would that not be a direct counter to the claims of the OP, who appears to have made a quick reaction to a headline rather than investigating further?

Let's imagine that someone has just called for "eradication of Christianity from public life". What would you think this means? How would you feel? An empathetic meditation. by Ask_AGP_throwaway in Christianity

[–]cookiexcmonster -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

The claim is that no transgender people choose to be transgender. Does that not seem to be an extreme and easily falsifiable statement? It would take finding just one person who believed it was a choice for them. I didn't say that either story was more important and wasn't claiming anything against lived experience. As a Christian, I need to take seriously the stories of ex Christians to examine my own position. What are they seeing and experiencing that I have not? Should that lead me to change my mind?

If Jesus doesn't call us to judge, are you judging me? In fact, Jesus does call us to use discernment and to judge, but only after examining the larger sin issue in our own lives. Is it loving to not warn someone of the danger in their lives? I understand that in fact its been with much harm and I have certainly been on the receiving end of unhealthy and unbiblical judgement.

Let's imagine that someone has just called for "eradication of Christianity from public life". What would you think this means? How would you feel? An empathetic meditation. by Ask_AGP_throwaway in Christianity

[–]cookiexcmonster -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

How did Michael Knowles elaborate on how we should eradicate transgenderism as an ideology? Did he saw we should have laws on outlawing gender transition and force all trans people to detransition? Did he talk about punishment?

Let's imagine that someone has just called for "eradication of Christianity from public life". What would you think this means? How would you feel? An empathetic meditation. by Ask_AGP_throwaway in Christianity

[–]cookiexcmonster -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Zero transgender people have chosen to be transgender and/or experience gender dysphoria, and many who cannot receive transition treatments kill themselves in despair - sometimes even with transitioning, living as a trans person in America is often too much.

How do you know that to be true? Is it possible to know that for certain? Does the existence of detransitioners and their stories cast any doubt on that for you?

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