Beyond Solitaire

I have no idea what this even is but if there is an adventure to be had at SDHist, I’m in.

YouTube video by Beyond Solitaire Beyond Solitaire Podcast 203: Emily Friedman on the Study of Actual Play

I had a great time speaking with @friede.bsky.social for today's podcast episode! youtu.be/zFT5JiY11C8

"PhD" means having carefully cultivated a garden patch amidst a vast field of knowledge, one that is truly perceived and understood by maybe a dozen people.

Or: It's a "license to drive" for an intellectual journey, one that only *begins* through the disciplined process of finishing a dissertation.

Jungo is going over well with the family!

YouTube video by Beyond Solitaire Ryan & Liz Play The Elder Scrolls, Pt. 3

More Elder Scrolls mischief from me this week! youtu.be/-c2Fg_ISbog

Sometimes you just have to do important gaming research.

The Toy Battle volcano map.

Game night was a good one! We played Fliptoons, Jungo, and Toy Battle, all of which I enjoyed.

Terra Ignota series by Ada Palmer.

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Ticketmaster just emailed to ask if I want to sell my Ghost tickets for next week. Excuse me?!?

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Must you, though?

I have been getting into solo RPGs too. Something must be in the water! Definitely update us on which ones are good.

That was such a fun time! I look forward to CircleDC every year, and I miss you all very much in between.

I'll post a video soon.

Caveat Emptor book on top of a journal with writing in it, with playing cards arranged in the background.

Trying out Caveat Emptor, one of the solo journaling RPGs I picked up at GenCon. I am currently trying to sell cursed objects to desperate customers.

Congrats!

My Twins jersey is a Duran jersey and he was my fave. 😭

You were great!

YouTube video by Beyond Solitaire Beyond Solitaire Podcast 202: J. Rey Lee on Unsettling Catan

This week on the pod, @jreylee.bsky.social stops by to discuss his new book, Unsettling Catan, which is the inaugural title in an accessible yet academic series about board games. youtu.be/HRddjBkWcGo

He took the crate to Florida so I think he’ll soon be feeling deflated.

Genius.

I have been fueled by a combo of Pepsi and iced tea. 🥤

My true weekend challenge: An expensive refillable tumbler.

My greatest achievement of the con: I spent $40 on this tumbler from our hotel. It included free (non alcoholic) refills all weekend. I have just started refill #20, bringing me down to $2/drink.

Having an intense discussion of Ahoy with my new colleague. #gencon

My watch showing 24,934 steps and 10.06 miles.

Data for this day.

We are having a great time on this first play.

Lightning Train! #gencon

Congrats! Can’t wait to see what you make.

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If this were how it always worked, I wouldn’t be so obsessed with games.

NEVER FORGET

I lived!