Iain Cheyne
@cheyne.net
Kutná Hora
At first I thought this was going to be a dessicated point salad experience, and I was right, but it wasn't as unintuitive or slow as it looked. I like the points market which fluctuates depending on players actions.
I would play again.
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At first I thought this was going to be a dessicated point salad experience, and I was right, but it wasn't as unintuitive or slow as it looked. I like the points market which fluctuates depending on players actions.
I would play again.
#boardgames
December 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Kutná Hora
At first I thought this was going to be a dessicated point salad experience, and I was right, but it wasn't as unintuitive or slow as it looked. I like the points market which fluctuates depending on players actions.
I would play again.
#boardgames
At first I thought this was going to be a dessicated point salad experience, and I was right, but it wasn't as unintuitive or slow as it looked. I like the points market which fluctuates depending on players actions.
I would play again.
#boardgames
Bomb Busters
I was keen to play this limited communication deduction co-op game as it won the SdJ. It's as good as you'd expect. Simple, fast but with enough depth. It's not as basic as The Mind and it doesn't require trick taking knowledge like The Crew.
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I was keen to play this limited communication deduction co-op game as it won the SdJ. It's as good as you'd expect. Simple, fast but with enough depth. It's not as basic as The Mind and it doesn't require trick taking knowledge like The Crew.
#boardgames
December 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Bomb Busters
I was keen to play this limited communication deduction co-op game as it won the SdJ. It's as good as you'd expect. Simple, fast but with enough depth. It's not as basic as The Mind and it doesn't require trick taking knowledge like The Crew.
#boardgames
I was keen to play this limited communication deduction co-op game as it won the SdJ. It's as good as you'd expect. Simple, fast but with enough depth. It's not as basic as The Mind and it doesn't require trick taking knowledge like The Crew.
#boardgames
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Container goes up in my estimation every time I play. Two of us bid hard early on and it looked like we were running away with it but we ran out of money and the two low bidders cleaned up...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Container goes up in my estimation every time I play. Two of us bid hard early on and it looked like we were running away with it but we ran out of money and the two low bidders cleaned up...
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20 years of Reddit. How did that happen?
December 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
20 years of Reddit. How did that happen?
I bought 2x16GB DDR5 6000MHz RAM for £68 in July. It's now £266.
December 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I bought 2x16GB DDR5 6000MHz RAM for £68 in July. It's now £266.
I just used Universal Android Debloater GUI to clean up my wife's Xiaomi phone. Nice hardware, but *horrible* software.
github.com/0x192/univer...
😌🕊️
#android
github.com/0x192/univer...
😌🕊️
#android
December 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I just used Universal Android Debloater GUI to clean up my wife's Xiaomi phone. Nice hardware, but *horrible* software.
github.com/0x192/univer...
😌🕊️
#android
github.com/0x192/univer...
😌🕊️
#android
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Digging through some old screenshots and found these photos I took of Loch Lomond in Scotland and then recreated in MS Flight Simulator.
December 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Digging through some old screenshots and found these photos I took of Loch Lomond in Scotland and then recreated in MS Flight Simulator.
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HOT TIP! Loads of people just use their google calendars to find out what they’re doing on any given day, so instead of running the gauntlet of ADHD texting to set up a hangout, just shove a calendar invite their way with instructions for them to suggest another time if it doesn’t suit.
December 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
HOT TIP! Loads of people just use their google calendars to find out what they’re doing on any given day, so instead of running the gauntlet of ADHD texting to set up a hangout, just shove a calendar invite their way with instructions for them to suggest another time if it doesn’t suit.
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The Kickstarter for the new @25thcentury.games edition of The Six of VIII is live! Only $10.
10 games on this KS, including two Knizia reprints. Lots to choose from.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cha...
10 games on this KS, including two Knizia reprints. Lots to choose from.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cha...
December 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Kickstarter for the new @25thcentury.games edition of The Six of VIII is live! Only $10.
10 games on this KS, including two Knizia reprints. Lots to choose from.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cha...
10 games on this KS, including two Knizia reprints. Lots to choose from.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cha...
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52 Duels is now LIVE on Kickstarter!
⚔️ Unique Heroes
🧙♀️1-2 players head to head
❤️ Play with a standard deck of cards
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pos...
⚔️ Unique Heroes
🧙♀️1-2 players head to head
❤️ Play with a standard deck of cards
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pos...
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
52 Duels is now LIVE on Kickstarter!
⚔️ Unique Heroes
🧙♀️1-2 players head to head
❤️ Play with a standard deck of cards
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pos...
⚔️ Unique Heroes
🧙♀️1-2 players head to head
❤️ Play with a standard deck of cards
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pos...
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Some production shortcuts notwithstanding, Fate of the Fellowship is perhaps the finest Lord of the Rings game I've played, a tremendous adaptation that captures Tolkien's masterwork in under two hours. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/12/01/f...
Legend Became Tabletop
Countless players and critics have already pointed out that Matt Leacock’s Fate of the Fellowship is magnificent, and there will be no hot takes here. I’d call it the finest Lord of the…
spacebiff.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Some production shortcuts notwithstanding, Fate of the Fellowship is perhaps the finest Lord of the Rings game I've played, a tremendous adaptation that captures Tolkien's masterwork in under two hours. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/12/01/f...
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What have I been consuming in 2025?
Let's all head down to the KIOSK and find out >> kiosk.substack.com/p/hot-wrecks
Let's all head down to the KIOSK and find out >> kiosk.substack.com/p/hot-wrecks
November 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
What have I been consuming in 2025?
Let's all head down to the KIOSK and find out >> kiosk.substack.com/p/hot-wrecks
Let's all head down to the KIOSK and find out >> kiosk.substack.com/p/hot-wrecks
Caesar's Empire
I'm surprised this hasn't been more popular. You set up trading routes across the Roman Empire collecting trade goods to make sets. It's family friendly, looks good on the table and there's plenty of skill. Maybe it's because there's no luck? 🤷
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I'm surprised this hasn't been more popular. You set up trading routes across the Roman Empire collecting trade goods to make sets. It's family friendly, looks good on the table and there's plenty of skill. Maybe it's because there's no luck? 🤷
#boardgames
November 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Caesar's Empire
I'm surprised this hasn't been more popular. You set up trading routes across the Roman Empire collecting trade goods to make sets. It's family friendly, looks good on the table and there's plenty of skill. Maybe it's because there's no luck? 🤷
#boardgames
I'm surprised this hasn't been more popular. You set up trading routes across the Roman Empire collecting trade goods to make sets. It's family friendly, looks good on the table and there's plenty of skill. Maybe it's because there's no luck? 🤷
#boardgames
Fjords
This multiplayer semi-abstract feels like a throwback. It's easy to learn and it takes half an hour. It's a far better game than Carcassone, although it has some of the nastiness of Hey, That's My Fish
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This multiplayer semi-abstract feels like a throwback. It's easy to learn and it takes half an hour. It's a far better game than Carcassone, although it has some of the nastiness of Hey, That's My Fish
#boardgames
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Fjords
This multiplayer semi-abstract feels like a throwback. It's easy to learn and it takes half an hour. It's a far better game than Carcassone, although it has some of the nastiness of Hey, That's My Fish
#boardgames
This multiplayer semi-abstract feels like a throwback. It's easy to learn and it takes half an hour. It's a far better game than Carcassone, although it has some of the nastiness of Hey, That's My Fish
#boardgames
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I am encountering yet more men on testosterone having huge heart attacks. Bear in mind I’m only on call 1/12th of the time (ie my rota has 12 consultants) and yet I’ve now seen 5 men in the last couple of months who’ve had STEMIs in their 40s and 50s. All very fit and *externally* in great shape
November 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I am encountering yet more men on testosterone having huge heart attacks. Bear in mind I’m only on call 1/12th of the time (ie my rota has 12 consultants) and yet I’ve now seen 5 men in the last couple of months who’ve had STEMIs in their 40s and 50s. All very fit and *externally* in great shape
Cardiologist seeing young, fit men on TRT having massive heart attacks. Not proof, but... www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPsK... @medcrisis.bsky.social
Testosterone Therapy and Heart Attacks
YouTube video by Medlife Crisis
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Cardiologist seeing young, fit men on TRT having massive heart attacks. Not proof, but... www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPsK... @medcrisis.bsky.social
Big Shot
I bought the Playte reprint of Big Shot by Alex Randolph. The small box unfurls into the board. Check out their eBay store which ships from Korea.
It's an excellent, tight 30 minute mix of auction and area control. Reminds me of For Sale or High Society but with area control.
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I bought the Playte reprint of Big Shot by Alex Randolph. The small box unfurls into the board. Check out their eBay store which ships from Korea.
It's an excellent, tight 30 minute mix of auction and area control. Reminds me of For Sale or High Society but with area control.
#boardgames
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Big Shot
I bought the Playte reprint of Big Shot by Alex Randolph. The small box unfurls into the board. Check out their eBay store which ships from Korea.
It's an excellent, tight 30 minute mix of auction and area control. Reminds me of For Sale or High Society but with area control.
#boardgames
I bought the Playte reprint of Big Shot by Alex Randolph. The small box unfurls into the board. Check out their eBay store which ships from Korea.
It's an excellent, tight 30 minute mix of auction and area control. Reminds me of For Sale or High Society but with area control.
#boardgames
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Here's a quick deals round-up, including some direct links to deals I haven't had a chance to write up yet (but will do soon): www.eurogamer.net/tech-good-af...
Good afternoon, here are the best Black Friday PC and console deals we've spotted so far from Day 1
Here are Eurogamer's best tech deals of Black Friday Monday, the 24th of November. Take a look at our highlights, including PS5 consoles and PC peripherals.
www.eurogamer.net
November 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Here's a quick deals round-up, including some direct links to deals I haven't had a chance to write up yet (but will do soon): www.eurogamer.net/tech-good-af...
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A couple more frosty friends. #cataphracts #vanitera450
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A couple more frosty friends. #cataphracts #vanitera450
November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Long and great day yesterday at Age of Steam UK (ageofsteamuk.com)
30 people showed up in St Albans and played AoS all day. I managed 3 games: Portugal, Mexico and France 2078. Such a great system.
30 people showed up in St Albans and played AoS all day. I managed 3 games: Portugal, Mexico and France 2078. Such a great system.
November 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Long and great day yesterday at Age of Steam UK (ageofsteamuk.com)
30 people showed up in St Albans and played AoS all day. I managed 3 games: Portugal, Mexico and France 2078. Such a great system.
30 people showed up in St Albans and played AoS all day. I managed 3 games: Portugal, Mexico and France 2078. Such a great system.
An otter swimming next to my rowing club on the Thames.
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
An otter swimming next to my rowing club on the Thames.