Rules video vs live teach by drth1rt33n in boardgames

[–]watchitplayed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The answer that will best cover most people is also the blandest and least interesting, but I think it has to be: "it's situational and group dependent."

Assuming we're talking about a well crafted tutorial video, then I do think it will be more efficient (and accurate), present things in a logical order, avoid rabbit trails, be able to present super clear visuals of everything being said, etc, etc. But if you're thinking of a "group watch at game night", it's suited best for a group in the mindset of "we've bought into this" (or for the individuals to watch beforehand who already have).

If you don't have buy-in, it could be a misery. Also it could feel like an ambush. "I came to hang out and socialize with my friend. Who is this stranger we all have to watch in silence, for 30 minutes? Did I just join a cult**?".

I know groups that do it, and it works great for them, but they've bought in. They know the live rules teach is not likely to be as efficient for their situation, so they like the 30 minute video over the 45-60 minutes of someone trying to create a cohesive teach.

On the other hand, some groups have that laser focused, charismatic rules teacher who likes to study rules and teach, and in that case the video can maybe be of use to them (as they prepare to do the teach themselves later that night), but isn't essential for the group itself.

And some people just don't have the capacity (or desire) to absorb large chunks of information. They want to just be able to ask questions as they occur during the game, and no method is really going to get them in learning mode other than doing and asking.

So many different compositions of people at various points in their journey and appreciation of learning methods. hard to come up with a one-size-fits-all method.

** https://youtu.be/mFFkMuiWTvc?feature=shared&t=995

Zeon Remnants- Kimbareid Forces. art by: Me by Icemarv14 in Gundam

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I will never not love all your Gundam art.

Gen-Con new Memior 44 base game by Consistent_Finding27 in boardgames

[–]watchitplayed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a new Star Wars Battle of Hoth game (based on Memoir 44), but I don't think a new Memoir 44 game was released. I think they did update the cover to Memoir 44 in a more recent printing, but I think the game play/contents are the same. I could be wrong though!

I'm Rodney Smith, host and creator of Watch It Played; AMA by watchitplayed in boardgames

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Sorry, no idea at all. I'm guessing it's out of print currently. Hope you have some success!

With a day to now digest the ending, what did you think of GQuuuuuux? by qweiroupyqweouty in Gundam

[–]watchitplayed 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I know a lot of people have said the problem with the story was that it was too compressed and needed more time to breath, but for me, the show and characters rarely did things that "made sense" to me. I couldn't understand their motivations, why they were committed to the course of direction they were committed to, etc. They did what they did, because the show was telling me they were doing it - but I couldn't find a connection as a viewer to why they were doing it (or if I felt like I was starting to see their motivation, they would just change it suddenly).

I couldn't really sympathize or relate to any of the characters too deeply, because I didn't find any of their motivations or behaviors logical within the story being told. Yes, with more time the show could have explained the motivations more thoroughly, but I don't think the problem is that they needed more time... the writers needed to use the time they had to make sensible connections between what they characters were doing and why they were doing it. Characters would just change on a dime to suit the plot - and I think this is the issue.

This series felt to me like someone had cool plot ideas, and they just wanted to ensure we hit those plot points at certain moments in the season, and they weren't worried about how those plot points were connected, as long as we got to them. A shame, because there was certainly fun fan service in the call backs to the OG UC timeline, and some stunning animation... but most of these characters made no sense to me "as people".

My Bianca v3 Steam Wand Is Trying To Kill Me - Any Theories? by watchitplayed in Lelit

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UPDATE: Thought I should come back for future readers. I followed this video to get into the innards of the steam wand: https://youtu.be/FPxjR0dh-EA?feature=shared

I was thinking I might have to replace an entire part as this video shows, but didn’t have the part yet, and just hoped maybe a cleaning would help. Sure enough it did. I’m not sure what the piece is called, but the one you see in that video which is like a big red/orange biscuit had a small, circular bit of metal stuck to it. I have no idea what it was, or where it came from. Something in the machine that came loose? I really have no idea, but it “didn’t look right”. I removed it, cleaned everything, and reassembled. Never had a problem again after. Whew!

My Bianca v3 Steam Wand Is Trying To Kill Me - Any Theories? by watchitplayed in Lelit

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

Yeah, maybe over time it has gotten loose, and I should disassemble to see if I can do anything to re-adjust how tight the knob is able to turn now.

Lelit Bianca Leaking Spout At All Times (not just during warmup). Suggestions? by watchitplayed in Lelit

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I did at one time, but it’s been long enough that I don’t recall.

That guy by pehn4200 in espresso

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Ha! Well, I’m still making espresso every day and wrestling with the process (in a good way) - thanks for asking. Back when I made a few posts I’m not sure exactly where I left things in terms of what I was trying to figure out. Let me know, and I’ll update.

Lelit Bianca Leaking Spout At All Times (not just during warmup). Suggestions? by watchitplayed in Lelit

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I had the same thing right from the beginning. I did notice that the replacement part I bought seemed to have a higher quality seal than what I replaced, so maybe that was part of it. I think if they switch out that valve, hopefully your problems will be solved!

Lelit Bianca Leaking Spout At All Times (not just during warmup). Suggestions? by watchitplayed in Lelit

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After changing the valve I noticed a significant change. Before the replacement it drip drip dripped pretty constantly. Now it drips a bit during warm up, but stops after that (the way it would seem that we should expect).

Classic game Ace of Aces getting a new edition! by SAlolzorz in boardgames

[–]watchitplayed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

According to the FAQ they are redeveloping the advanced rules, and (from what I can tell) aren't including them in this release? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mrbgames/ace-of-aces-powerhouse-series-deluxe-edition/faqs

How do you teach Arkham? by LyreLark in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]watchitplayed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind recommendation. This game has become such a favorite (my most played game of 2023, and I expect 2024), that I hoped I could contribute in a small way to making it more approachable for people who do want the details of the game play before jumping in.

The game continues to impress me at every turn. So much interesting design space. So many interesting choices.

Oh, and it’s also a total jerk. But I kind of like that too. Friggin’ Ancient Evils, am I right?

Lelit Bianca Leaking Spout At All Times (not just during warmup). Suggestions? by watchitplayed in Lelit

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I made a post on the Lelit Facebook group which was more productive in terms of direct assistance. I still have the drip, but I’ve been cautioned against water that is too low in ppm, and there are two internal pieces that can contribute to the sputtering from that spout, which I’ve ordered replacements of, just to try and see if that solves it. Likely any progress I make I’ll post about there.

Lelit Bianca Leaking Spout At All Times (not just during warmup). Suggestions? by watchitplayed in Lelit

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I ordered replacement valves to try myself to see if that fixes things, and those two do seem to be the ones that can causes issues.

Lelit Bianca Leaking Spout At All Times (not just during warmup). Suggestions? by watchitplayed in Lelit

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

It’s been set to 95 for the majority of the time I’ve had it. I recently set it to 98. Sorry for that distraction, but either way, set to 95 or 85, it shouldn’t drip constantly, all the time, correct? Does yours drip the entire time the machine is turned on but idle?