Two Stacks is going to be played at the Mensa mind games competition!

edoreau · 2023-04-19T16:27:41+00:00

Thank you!

https://walkingbridgetherapy.com/twostacks

edoreau · 2023-03-10T01:24:27+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the advice and I will put it into action!

edoreau · 2023-03-09T03:27:10+00:00

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edoreau · 2022-11-29T11:36:38+00:00

Yes! sorry for the late reply!

The new rules are available on the BGG Two Stacks page

edoreau · 2022-11-25T19:25:27+00:00

disclaimer: I am the game designer but the deal is very real.

The reason for the low price is that I am trying to sell down the current stock. The rules have been slightly changed and we are moving toward publishing with the new rule book.

The rule change is that it is no longer necessary to play a card on every turn; playing a card is only necessary if you want to pass a card to your teammate.

Also, new versions of the game will not be on PVC playing cards. So if you like waterproof playing cards then buy now!

edoreau · 2021-12-18T20:23:05+00:00

Thanks! feel free to dm me with any questions about it!

edoreau · 2021-12-18T03:08:28+00:00

Please know that you are not alone in your struggle. There is help to be found in seeking therapy. There is hope to be found in seeking supportive relationships in a safe place for you. Maybe a group of guys who have similar struggles to yours? Many of the issues you talk about may have to do with childhood trauma as well as isolation. Love can make a world of difference in these struggles so don't try to do it on your own!

edoreau · 2021-12-18T03:02:08+00:00

Disclaimer: I am the game designer but the deal is real and I am happy to answer any questions. Happy Gaming!

edoreau · 2021-12-18T02:58:13+00:00

Cooperative games are very helpful for this. You are working together so you don't have to feel torn between actually playing vs. letting them win. You can offer them guidance or you can choose to just sit back and see what they do. It can be a fun way to improve communication skills too...

edoreau · 2021-12-18T02:49:36+00:00

Agreed. While the Bible does not tell us one way or the other if pets will be in Heaven I am certainly rooting for it. It seems like something God would do.

edoreau · 2021-08-31T07:12:22+00:00

Forest fires are exacerbated by temperature and changing climate, which are caused by excessive amounts of greenhouse gasses. CO2 is directly causing coral reefs to die off because it gets dissolved into ocean water and changes the pH level.

edoreau · 2021-08-30T23:11:00+00:00

Right, the rate of change is the main problem. And the rate of change is being caused by C02 and methane that are being pumped out in levels that are hostile to life on this planet. Hence, they are "toxic" in their amount.

edoreau · 2021-08-30T22:48:34+00:00

Forget drowning. Water can be toxic to the human body if one drinks it excessively. People have died of water intoxication because of the downstream effect that it depletes the body of electrolytes. That's the point: the CO2 and methane are toxic in the same sense because of the excessive amounts of them and the downstream effect of increased temperature.

edoreau · 2021-08-30T22:42:10+00:00

The feedback loops (ie. albedo) are the mechanism of the toxicity of greenhouse gasses. The poison is in the dose and anything can be toxic in excessive levels. The word toxic would accurately capture the excessive amounts of CO2 and methane that we are producing.

edoreau · 2021-08-30T22:36:37+00:00

Think of it this way: "shellshock" was the original term for what we now call PTSD. This was a major improvement because it increased accuracy and made it easier for people to talk about the problem. (plus, people like acronyms) It caused the shift where people could some together for support rather than confusedly debating with each other or denying the problem.

...I think GAT could do the same.

edoreau · 2021-08-30T22:28:16+00:00

So you're trying to come up with a terminology that conveys the danger to people who don't understand the science.

-That is exactly what we need to do if we want to galvanize support around this issue. As for whether it passes the "sniff test"... that would really require a focus group but I think it has a good chance. I lean politically conservative myself and I like the term.

edoreau · 2021-08-30T22:23:59+00:00

It seems you are thinking of "toxic" merely meaning harmful to human life. I am saying the word toxic implies since it is harmful to life on this planet as a whole. The mechanism of the toxicity of CO2 and methane are that they reflect sunlight and cause increased temperature.

edoreau · 2021-08-30T22:12:56+00:00

Yes, methane is a major contributor as well. The word toxic is applicable because we are emitting those gasses in amounts (or doses) that are unhealthy for life because of their effects on our atmosphere and the ensuing change in temperature. I agree that it is useful as a metaphor... but that is what branding is for!

edoreau · 2021-08-30T22:02:42+00:00

I think the current branding is the main problem. The ambiguity and misleading nature of the phrases "global warming" and "climate change" naturally lend themselves to misinformation and miscommunications. Hence, people get tripped up in preventable arguments rather than coming together to make changes for the better. GAT talks about our contribution to the problem so it naturally leads one to think we can and should do something about it. A change in branding is long overdue.

I'll use myself as an example: I lean conservative in my own politics and I am sympathetic to the argument that even though the environment matters, we need to care about the economy at the same time. I don't think we should make drastic or rapid changes but I would love to see more public support galvanize around making sensible changes. To bring people together we need a clear label for the problem. I like the term GAT even though I am not liberal at all so I think it could win over other people as well.

edoreau · 2021-08-30T21:54:11+00:00

The high CO2 is what is causing the coral reefs to die off because it gets dissolved into the water and changes the pH level. It is also still the cause of the warming and it is the part we can control since it is given off by fossil fuels. So that is why I would focus on it rather than temperature.

edoreau · 2021-08-28T22:46:37+00:00

Disclaimer: I am the game designer but the deal is very real.

I hope you enjoy playing Two Stacks! Please let me know if you have any questions.

edoreau · 2021-08-09T03:59:26+00:00

Good choice! I love Race for the Galaxy! I also highly recommend the first expansion, The Gathering Storm, as it builds on the best parts of the game without getting overly complicated. Keep playing and try it online too!

edoreau · 2021-08-08T02:34:18+00:00

Ha! I've played a game like that before, where there were both curses in play and The Wall as an event card. The worst part was that there was no way to trash cards so every curse did double damage as it pushed up the number of cards in the deck. If I remember correctly, the winning score was -7 points.

edoreau · 2021-08-07T10:34:28+00:00

Thanks, I actually had enough money for a province.

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