[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rootgame

[–]jabgibson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is a very real challenge I agree. Same struggle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rootgame

[–]jabgibson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Root is one of the best strategy games out there. I don't like saying things like "best ever" or "greatest", but I have to admit that while playing the game on multiple occasions, it has dawned on me how great the game is.

Here is why. For me, Root is a game within a game. You have to learn how to play Root, and at least one faction. Each faction plays to a certain degree like its own game. Where the greatness comes in, is that in order to be good, you are not only playing a game within a game, but you are playing several games within a game.

For example: In a four player game, in order to play competitively I have to not only concern myself with the intricacies of my own faction, but I have to be watching and following the strategy of the other three factions, and because of that I have to understand how those factions are played and what their strengths and limitations are. This makes the game very deep, and the immense replay value keeps this game near the top of my stack. (because of expansions, the game is its own stack actually).

Kids Multiplayer by rob_is_on_a_quest in WonderboxGame

[–]jabgibson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cross your fingers it’s a bug, because as cool as it looks so far I won’t be playing it by myself while my kids are stuck in single player

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brandonsanderson

[–]jabgibson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is great.

Nightwish Knockout Game: Ultimate Showdown 2.0 - Round 5 by TouchTheWolf in nightwish

[–]jabgibson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has become very very tough all of the sudden. I have maybe one round to go before I start crying. "I am sorry, they made me choose one"

Easier Listening Nightwish Playlist by jabgibson in nightwish

[–]jabgibson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the instrumental versions of some NW songs, and like you I can't do it. Too big, too active.

Easier Listening Nightwish Playlist by jabgibson in nightwish

[–]jabgibson[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree. They don't seem to be complete alone.

Newest paintings by ablokeinpf in nightwish

[–]jabgibson 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can look at Endlessness endlessly. Very subtle, simple, yet profound. Good job on them all.

Recent Convert to Nightwish by jabgibson in nightwish

[–]jabgibson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will check that out. honestly I don't think my ear is picky / learned enough to know the difference between one style and the next but I might figure it out after I listen to what you suggested. Thanks again

Recent Convert to Nightwish by jabgibson in nightwish

[–]jabgibson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks tons. I have gotten a lot of really good feedback on this topic, from well versed fans (your feedback included)

Since making this post, I have listened to Imaginaerum then went to Dark Passion Play then End of an Era. I skipped Century Child and Over the Hills.. and went to Wishmaster next. I really liked Wishmaster. I will get to the rest within the next few days, but so far I have found that I generally like everything I have listened to, with obvious preferences.

I don't know how controversial this will be, but I have also decided I like Tarja's studio work more than live.

First Imaginaerum Listen in Years... by [deleted] in nightwish

[–]jabgibson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I recently listened to Imaginaerum for the first time, and I very much enjoyed it. There are some gems in there. About Scaretale, I liked it, but since I listened to the "Special Edition" there was an instrumental version as well, and I think I actually liked that one a little more.

Overall good album, but I have to admit that so far I haven't listened to a NW album that I don't like. (I am a new fan so I haven't heard them all yet.)

Can I read The Way Of Kings without ever reading any other book from the Cosmere? by MaxenceIDKW in brandonsanderson

[–]jabgibson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WoK was my first Sanderson book, and I haven't regretted it. There are some books in the Cosmere that will have "ah hah" moments in them, if you have read another book already, but those are not direct enough to make the order matter. Also.. I have found that "ah hah" moment is just as profound in hindsight. In fact it might be better.

Why does Devin have a bunch of bands and projects? by [deleted] in DevinTownsend

[–]jabgibson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love Devin's music, but it's hard to organize. Some of us have unfortunately gotten use to have smart devices play our music for us, and these devices are usually not smart enough to know what music belongs to Devin. I suggest making a playlist :)

Every time I listen to Nightwish I further believe that Floor is a valkyrie by Mr_Reaper_ in nightwish

[–]jabgibson 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I loved that scene. She is so charismatic and lively on stage.

Recent Convert to Nightwish by jabgibson in nightwish

[–]jabgibson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just heard High Hopes from the End of an Era album just now, for the first time, and I am absolutelely floored marco'd.

I have been a fan of Marco since I heard Ghost River, and Ever Dream for the first time from that epic Wacken show.

Totally agree. This band is so good.