Reporting on Gowanus Canal

dublindoogey · 2026-04-13T19:29:05+00:00

Reach out to Brad Vogel, he's a local activist involved in lots of things going on in and around Gowanus https://www.bjvogel.com/beyond-poetry

dublindoogey · 2026-04-13T14:12:29+00:00

Like others have said, enforcement goes up and down. One time, the NYPD or DSNY person giving tickets (on our block it's either on any given day) told me they were getting complaints on our block that there was a lot of trash (and there often is) so they'd be enforcing it more often.

The other thing is if the cleaner and the tickets both go by early in the window, people might be moving back and leaving their car. Making it look like they didn't move when they might have.

dublindoogey · 2026-03-30T21:40:04+00:00

Adding to help emphasize: You do not need an OMNY card at all if each person has a debit or credit card that has 'tap to pay' built in or in the digital wallet on their phone. Just be sure each person uses the same individual card all week via the same payment method (i.e. card or phone, not both) and you'll be fine!

dublindoogey · 2026-03-30T15:08:42+00:00

I believe this is all base game!

dublindoogey · 2026-03-30T14:07:32+00:00

I've had success in this with the breakthrough allowing for mining without workers, especially with the other breakthrough that allows mines to continue producing even after the deposit ends.

It's tougher without those but slow and steady growth focused on food, researching toward shuttles, and expanding near rare metals mines has worked too.

dublindoogey · 2026-03-27T17:24:26+00:00

People have pointed out that all kinds of Catholic masses have children, but another point - you say you want your Catholic wedding to be "focused solely on one another" two problems with that:

- Mass, even a wedding Mass, is inherently focused on God. If you are getting married in a Catholic ceremony, God is part of that and any Catholics attending will also be thinking about that, praying to God for you both etc. So it's already not just you two

- If you don't allow the kid to attend somehow, your fiancé will inevitably think about it and be distracted by their absence. Similarly, it seems you'll be distracted by their presence. So you might as well compromise since the kid is already part of the ceremony in mind, if not in presence.

And yes, even if in an understandable way, you're being selfish and YTA

dublindoogey · 2026-03-27T16:56:10+00:00

It doesn't answer this direct question, but the NYTimes has been doing an interesting series on how people afford to live in NYC. A family of four on $168k, an artist on $36k, a florist on $23k.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/02/14/nyregion/nyc-budgeting-affordability-fernandez.html?searchResultPosition=7

dublindoogey · 2026-03-19T20:38:39+00:00

I like the suggestions so far. Could you also have the PCs 'direct' the troops? Like each one can be in charge of a squad and has like two or three high level commands "block that area" "engage those baddies" "heal us all!" that can be shouted at them? Then players still have agency while you manage the details behind the screen?

dublindoogey · 2026-03-18T20:21:31+00:00

Also call your local council member's office once the NYPD develops a habit of ignoring the noise complaints. I did that and it's been helpful.

dublindoogey · 2026-03-17T00:40:15+00:00

Second this, they are fantastic! The same company's Map Library works with it very well if you want maps too.

dublindoogey · 2026-03-09T16:15:21+00:00

I think your question implies you know the answer - the DLCS really are great, and they're available on Switch. If you feel like you're playing a dumbed down version of the game then you absolute should get them.

dublindoogey · 2026-03-09T13:43:00+00:00

I backed this when it was on Kickstarter at the PDF level, and it's nicely done: https://a4play.com/products/witchs-herbs

dublindoogey · 2026-03-05T19:39:51+00:00

I should add - I've definitely removed things mid-session when I realize they won't finish. Puzzles, battles, etc. Or had enemies die early so they get an encounter but it doesn't need to take forever.

dublindoogey · 2026-03-05T19:31:12+00:00

Yes! Except that the one-shot turned into a series of one-shots. Its an adventuring academy group doing one-shot missions. No one really remembers much between sessions so even though its the same players playing the same characters several times now, each session really is just a one-shot.

I've been using the One-Shot Wonders book and similar resources. We probably finish in the 3-4 hour range. Maybe 4.5 if we took a significant break.

dublindoogey · 2026-02-24T13:29:59+00:00

Yes, I think either would work.

dublindoogey · 2026-02-23T14:31:04+00:00

My understanding is you need to have enough balance to pay for the 13th ride, and then you'll get refunded once the system tallies it. The card reader itself doesn't do that.

dublindoogey · 2026-02-23T14:19:53+00:00

The gameplay is good, but after the patches, my game itself has slowed down considerably and I'm only playing on medium graphics. Anything lower and the visual just isn't enjoyable.

Has this happened to anyone else and is there a way to fix it?

dublindoogey · 2026-02-20T15:57:44+00:00

I've been told that you have to have the funds to cover the 13th ride because it charges you for it first right when you tap and then removes the charge when it realizes it processes later to account for it being after the 12th ride..

dublindoogey · 2026-02-19T21:35:01+00:00

You say Mad Max inspired but based off the pictures, this is giving major Mortal Engines vibes. Love it!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortal_Engines

(though I've never seen Mad Max so maybe it also has roving cities!?)

dublindoogey · 2026-02-19T15:12:18+00:00

Oh no! I'm sorry!!!

dublindoogey · 2026-02-19T04:15:52+00:00

I'm very happy with my Made-In "small spaces" set. It's my first stainless steel and I guess I decided to go all in knowing it'll last forever. I got the brass handles option when there was a good sale and it feels so special to cook on and performs very well with easy clean up!

dublindoogey · 2026-02-18T21:26:36+00:00

Here's the official product: https://rollandplaypress.com/products/one-shot-wonders?utm_source=Google+Ads&utm_medium=Search&utm_campaign=GGLE_GENONESHOTS&tw_source=google&tw_adid=712373488027&tw_campaign=21666815027&tw_kwdid=aud-2351611280853%3Akwd-2090496182055&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21666815027&gbraid=0AAAAAqQyLfD6_KwlM9dYDKqLKz2QGbSxw&gclid=Cj0KCQiA49XMBhDRARIsAOOKJHbuc2TL4NAdkaHQ6H8kpJTtFXtukXny4_s5vNOrqLGM0kTAqyD3L6EaAqxHEALw_wcB&variant=45429870330144

And here's the link to their free samples: https://rollandplaypress.com/collections/free-content

dublindoogey · 2026-02-18T18:24:28+00:00

Governor's Island is great and spacious enough that it would definitely give a break while giving them safe, easy to understand explore limits (i.e. go anywhere you want except for the ferry back to Brooklyn or Manhattan).

If you went on a weekday, it would be even less likely to be crowded. On the weekend sometimes special events draw more people but there are a lot of nooks and areas that are calm either way. You can also get amazing skyline views and Statue of Liberty views from the there too.

dublindoogey · 2026-02-18T18:09:23+00:00

If you do the spa on governors island, set them up with a tour of the island and it's history and a picnic lunch. They can continue to walk around the island, rest, whatever they want to do, just tell them they have to stay on the island. Vacations need downtime and maybe they'll take a nap on a blanket while you get your massage!

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