I love his videos. I found him one lacy Sunday afternoon bing watching his Schön videos. He and many more are my reason for Nebula.

Ist es langfristig nicht vllt einfach besser im Hauptberuf versuchen aufzusteigen? Mehr Geld für die selbe Zeit?

Im Studium fand ich das zusätzliche Arbeiten schon recht anstrengend und um ehrlich zu sein, hatte ich nur Nachteile bis auf das extra Geld (was schon nice war) zu Studierenden, die das nicht mussten. Ich habe aber auch VZ in Regelstudienzeit in einem zeitlich anspruchsvollen Fach studiert. Das geht a die Substanz.

Die Frage die du dir stellen solltest ist schlussendlich: brauche ich das Geld und wenn ja wofür, was hätte ich sonst mit der Zeit gemacht. Und es muss nicht mal die Antwort Hobby, Familie oder Ehrenamt sein. Auch rum chillen und das Leben genießen ist ein legitimer Zeitvertreib. Ich möchte nicht mehr mehr als 40h arbeiten und so wenig wie möglich pendeln.

I think in its original form, browser based I think, you just had OneShot. But I really enjoyed it. Great to see it mentioned.

Es wird ein paar ICEs geben die fahren. Check aber vorher, ob deine Verbindung fährt auf Bahn.de. Vielleicht eine Mitfahrgelegenheit buchen, wenn der Zug nicht fährt? BlaBlaCar oder FlixBus geht auch. Wird aber bestimmt alles mega voll. Ich drück dir auf jeden Fall die Daumen.

Glasgow should get it’s own DLC for Mini Metro ;)

Mrwhostheboss video about Temu made me unsubscribe. Felt more like advertisement than anything else.

The worst thing is even in more expensive cars, like a BMW the interfaces or touch screens feel like operating a touch face from the early 2000. The turning button navigator in BMW felt like a joke to me first time I drove one. Would rather avoid such displays and connect my phone for navigation than use this

Boardgames. You can go all in and Kickstart cool games and buy all the bits and pieces. But actually, board gamers are always in the lookout for players. Therefore you’ll find a big community with lots of games and it is not necessary to have your own games. If you do like to buy though but want to avoid costs, share it with someone. Make it your game. Many you can’t play alone anyway. I wouldn’t mind someone to have no games at all but spend the time with me to play. Your time is the most valuable. And: it is easier to find friends through board gaming than get your friends to play boardgames.

Auch ich bekomme einen Hass, jedes Mal wenn ich Dienstwagenprivileg höre. Allerdings denke ich, dass in vielen Punkten auch heute schon das Auto den Öffis weit unterlegen ist. Außer natürlich man glaubt der Werbung, weil Auto macht Brum Brum und gibt das Brum Brum Gefühl:

Keine Parkplatzsuche

Nicht selber fahren

Im Fernverkehr Geld zurück bei Verspätung (bekomm ich im Stau nicht)

Ich geh auf die Toilette, Zug rollt weiter

High, alkoholosiert. Egal. Jemand fährt mich heim

Ich kann lesen, mich bewegen.

Natürlich gibt es Orte und Menschen, die nur mit dem Auto zu erreichen sind. Und Öffis brauchen Gewöhnung. Wie funktioniert richtiges umsteigen, Linienpläne, iehh Menschen. Da kann das Ticket helfen. Berührungsängste abbauen.

Wenn die Erwartungshaltung aber ist mit 1 T Metal bis in den Aldi zu fahren, weil laufen für Untermenschen ist, denen kann einfach nicht geholfen werden.

The rules are easy and don’t change much. If you understand the base game the expansion is easy peasy to learn. Everything but the festival cards fit on the board so you need 20 cm^2 more space. The lake tiles I’ll keep for sure, they make the lake actions/Kodamas more interesting. The rocks as well, they are just extra rocks. The double cards are ok. Didn’t see them being overpowered yet. Festival cards I’ll use depending on the crowed. Some don’t like surprises. Maybe only use the blue ones for a nice play and only take the red against your archenemy. Furthermore the festival cards are with text (English and Spanish are sold together). Bitoku I like that much because it is language independent.

Well, this is the big question. I got a folded space so apart from the festival cards everything would fit. But the box design is lovely and I still got some space so it can stay.

Oath - this was the weirdest Oath game ever. 90 min, four players, 2 citizens. The Empire couldn’t move because it was so inflated. Weird cards on the board , restricting movement. Chancellor got rid of all sites just to keep his power. And he did. Time to strike again next time.

Agent undercover nice hidden role game. Still like it. Some players struggle to ask questions. Maybe some ideas could be exchanged at the beginning to help them out.

Arborea and Bitoku - twice and I won. What a weekend. Will keep playing these games cause they are so lovely. First time playing the Bitoku expansion. The Art on the double cards are more lively than the older ones. I like the lake replacements, the festival cards are ok. The mean ones could possibly stop too strong players, but not me 😎

Tiger and Dragon - won. Little bit of tile counting and luck. It was ok. Need to play again to judge.

Outlook: would like to try the Witcher again. Hope I get around.

Tikal - boardgame of the year 1999. Won the game. The box has way too much shelf presence for what it is. We played the base version with two players. It was ok but nothing I need to revisit.

Tribes of the wind - at two and four players. Won both times. Because I need to write a review a tried to look at it from different angles. I won with different Tribe leaders. Some combos of the leaders feel extra powerful. You really need to keep your eyes on your opponents boards to determine when they will pull the trigger to end the game. Winning the race to build the fifth tree seems a good winning strategy. At two players I like that your choice of cards will influence the second set of cards you’ll base your turns on.

Who did it? - I am not the fastes and I don’t like the theme but it is one of the best ice breaker and funny Absacker (drink or in this case last game of the night with no special requirements often fast and light hearted)

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza - in comparison to who did it is this game much more dangerous 😅 me and a friend hurt ourselves playing it.

Alhambra card game - I am a big fan of Alhambra. But we visited the in laws and even so they play games like clever, you need to bring new elements slowly to the table. Therefore I brought this lighter version as Bonn edition. They can identify cards and have fun talking about the locations and understand buying cards with different currencies. Next time I hope I can play the big game with them.

Qwinto and that’s pretty clever - always lose against the in laws. Maybe I try to hard to win. A good activity between two meals, cake and coffee.

This week was a good week. I have three wins to report.

Order by importance of the win:

Twilight Imperium - how did I manage to win? I still have no idea. This game is so long and it was my second time playing it. Four Player table. It is nicely asymmetrical and way too many factions to understand there balance playing it once a year. It is an ok game. But why do people like this game so damn much? The art is nice.

Root - Vagabond for the first time and won the game. Still prefer the other factions cause I like the war aspect of the game.

Heat - it is a race game. And I won. The review from shut up and sit down really captures the essence of the game. It is nice and a light game. Only half as lovely without Dutraits art. I was glad someone else moved the bots, cause this I didn’t quite catch yet. Would love to play with six players.

Foodchain magnate - oh, did I lose. This game gives no room for failure. It is tight and needs lots of planning. The old art style I really like. Nat a game I need to replay.

The Spiel is a boardgame fair in Germany. Pretty big and international.

I played both and I found them, as a not regular Nemisis player similar. But I just wanted to add: at the Spiel they displayed a new Nemesis. Didn’t check it out but maybe it is a valuable info for you before you buy

Satori - 4 players. The game is tight and I guess once all players know the rules in and out one stupid move could end the game for you. Need more plays though

The labours of Hercules - first play for all 5 players. Emerging traitors and secret role playing needs the right crowd. Need a second game. I feel know kind of confident to explain the rules. The original rule book is pretty bad, bgg helps here a little. Celestia - as usual a good time

Feel kind of underplayed, but this week TI is waiting. Then I certainly will feel overplayed 😅

My favourite cheap accessory is silicone muffin cups. Available in multiple colours. Fits all your different resources. I think nearly every second person in our club has some. Extra nice: cups with a fold halfway up. Perfect to make half cups for fewer recourses. When not in use, make cupcakes.

Saturday

We arrived by car and got easy to the parking lot and only waited 20-25 min to catch a bus to the fair. I thought it was quite well organised for such a busy day. First hall we entered was 3. The hall for expert games. It was so damn crowded! The mood was good. People were asking were you found certain games. They sold the Voidfall galactic Box. A statement piece on your shelf.

The app to navigate through the Spiel was well thought out and helpful. Had everything written you needed to know. But can we please talk about the art they used?! AI pics of people playing with too many fingers? Artists are so important to game development and they advertise with bad art? Really puts me off. Use AI but please use it sensibly.

Unconcious mind and Floe - hands on a Kickstarter I backed and want to back was really cool.

Gay Sauna - as they explained to me: a WWII worker placement 😅 I am not a dungeon crawler fan but have people to try it out with. Let’s see if it is just a joke game or fun after all.

Nemesis I saw the prototype for a new one passing by. I am intrigued what new stuff they add after two pretty similar games (in my opinion)

The end I only bought few games, maybe because my main focus where the upcoming kickstarter

Arborea -backed and picked up

Satori - they explained it so nicely and with so much energy. Second game will be played tonight

Bitoku expansion - we finally have sticker for the meeple. Haven’t played yet but the cards which add drama do interest me.

The labours of Hercules - on bgg it has a lot of negative reviews but the art is nice. With the revised rule book it could be fun. Haven’t played yet though.

Radlands - my personal favourite 2 player game. Tower defence with cards. Design a mix of borderlands meets Mad Max

Aeons end - not two players but works really well at 2. coop card game against a nemesis. Multiple expansions available. Many characters and card combinations. This game is a close second in my two player list.

Shadows of Kyoto - a game from emporers4, and I have to admit I like their games. Two player slightly asymmetrical trying to get your spy to your opponent site or try to catch their spy.

Hanamikoji - trying to get the favours on the right site with only four possible turns. Kosmos has it too, and it is language independent, no need to get it from Taiwan if you have better access through them. Geisha‘s road is pretty similar.

Shottentotten - name could be more sensible but a quick to learn Poker with multiple games one plays at the same time

Finally I had the time to play the new games we got at the Spiel

Arborea - 3 this week, 4 games in total. Played with 2 and 4 players. I am so glad I backed it. The mechanics of the game are pretty unique in my collection. Putting workers in but not immediately activating them and hoping they will be pushed further until it is your turn again is exciting and interesting player interaction. The shared resources I like most. I like the idea to produce and if you can’t or don’t want to use them the player is rewarded with points. The owls seem very powerful, hard to get but work nicely if you have your gift set-up up and running. I haven’t tested the rule cards yet, but they could add a little twist to the game. The midnight expansion is cool, need to use the fish more next time.

Satori - from a score board of over 300 we come to max. 40 points. It is cute, shared workers with few possibilities and each time you do a combo you feel like a pro. I like that you can annoy your opponents with evil moves. With 2 players the board is a little bit restricted. Would like to test with more players.

Eleven - well. I am not into sports, the flavour seems nice. The game play is meh, in my opinion. The matches are too fiddly in my opinion. An overlay for the cards with markers to show if a goal was scored would be nice.

Witcher the old world retail edition - I do like the card combo effect. The little links to do combo attacks. The flavour text is loosely webbed into the game. The text reads nicely (German edition). Player dice poker against the other players is like real gambling and as far as I know there is no way to cheat (yet). The end came a bit sudden (2 players). Would like to test with more players.

Drums of war - what a downer. I either don’t understand the game or it really is a lame game. Didn’t like it. Art work is okish.

Bite - cute quick game with high value double sided paper tokens. Easy to learn. Hard to master. A good small game.