TheFourthJesse
@thefourthjesse.bsky.social
I play board games, write code for a living, and live in Wisconsin.
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"holy shit, two cakes" is so hard to remember sometimes when you feel like you're bringing a twinkie to the table. but idk someone at this party probably prefers twinkies to cake.
November 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"holy shit, two cakes" is so hard to remember sometimes when you feel like you're bringing a twinkie to the table. but idk someone at this party probably prefers twinkies to cake.
Played Molly House for the third time yesterday and we handily had Community Survival, but the scores were lopsided.
It made me think of Winter Rabbit where actually achieving the good end is trivial if the whole table focuses on it, but good play is figuring out how to do that *and* score well.
It made me think of Winter Rabbit where actually achieving the good end is trivial if the whole table focuses on it, but good play is figuring out how to do that *and* score well.
November 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Played Molly House for the third time yesterday and we handily had Community Survival, but the scores were lopsided.
It made me think of Winter Rabbit where actually achieving the good end is trivial if the whole table focuses on it, but good play is figuring out how to do that *and* score well.
It made me think of Winter Rabbit where actually achieving the good end is trivial if the whole table focuses on it, but good play is figuring out how to do that *and* score well.
Yesterday I played board games all day long, other than breaks for food and for running home to walk my dogs. It was a great time! The games I played were:
- Molly House
- Distilled
- Citizens of the Spark
- Sea Salt & Paper
- Glory to Rome
- Castle Combo
- Molly House
- Distilled
- Citizens of the Spark
- Sea Salt & Paper
- Glory to Rome
- Castle Combo
November 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Yesterday I played board games all day long, other than breaks for food and for running home to walk my dogs. It was a great time! The games I played were:
- Molly House
- Distilled
- Citizens of the Spark
- Sea Salt & Paper
- Glory to Rome
- Castle Combo
- Molly House
- Distilled
- Citizens of the Spark
- Sea Salt & Paper
- Glory to Rome
- Castle Combo
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November 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Legal citizenship should be virtually effortless to obtain and near instantaneous to process, and should be paired with sweeping grants of asylum.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Legal citizenship should be virtually effortless to obtain and near instantaneous to process, and should be paired with sweeping grants of asylum.
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From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
In listening to Hamilton by Ron Chernow, something that jumped out at me was the prevalence of speculators in the burgeoning republic. In a lot of ways, they were the stock traders of the time, but I was struck by how unhealthily parasitic they were.
These people are speculators.
These people are speculators.
this is what i mean when i say capitalism is a totalitarian ideology! gambling is the apotheosis of capitalism: self-generating capital, untethered from any kind of production, and it is now subsuming every facet of our lives nymag.com/intelligence...
Gambling Ate Sports Media. Is Politics Next?
Prediction markets let you bet on news. Now they’re writing it, too.
nymag.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In listening to Hamilton by Ron Chernow, something that jumped out at me was the prevalence of speculators in the burgeoning republic. In a lot of ways, they were the stock traders of the time, but I was struck by how unhealthily parasitic they were.
These people are speculators.
These people are speculators.
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this is what i mean when i say capitalism is a totalitarian ideology! gambling is the apotheosis of capitalism: self-generating capital, untethered from any kind of production, and it is now subsuming every facet of our lives nymag.com/intelligence...
Gambling Ate Sports Media. Is Politics Next?
Prediction markets let you bet on news. Now they’re writing it, too.
nymag.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
this is what i mean when i say capitalism is a totalitarian ideology! gambling is the apotheosis of capitalism: self-generating capital, untethered from any kind of production, and it is now subsuming every facet of our lives nymag.com/intelligence...
I have recently acquired Glory to Rome (the Black Box edition) and am taking it to an all-day board gaming mini-con this weekend. There are signups for people to play.
For such an old game, I was amused by how many people jumped in and were like, "YES, I WANT TO PLAY THIS."
For such an old game, I was amused by how many people jumped in and were like, "YES, I WANT TO PLAY THIS."
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I have recently acquired Glory to Rome (the Black Box edition) and am taking it to an all-day board gaming mini-con this weekend. There are signups for people to play.
For such an old game, I was amused by how many people jumped in and were like, "YES, I WANT TO PLAY THIS."
For such an old game, I was amused by how many people jumped in and were like, "YES, I WANT TO PLAY THIS."
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A good reminder for myself and others with ADHD: when you are struggling with it, the first step is ALWAYS forgiving yourself.
So much of why we get trapped and find ourselves unable to act or change is that we get trapped in our shame and guilt spirals...
So much of why we get trapped and find ourselves unable to act or change is that we get trapped in our shame and guilt spirals...
November 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
A good reminder for myself and others with ADHD: when you are struggling with it, the first step is ALWAYS forgiving yourself.
So much of why we get trapped and find ourselves unable to act or change is that we get trapped in our shame and guilt spirals...
So much of why we get trapped and find ourselves unable to act or change is that we get trapped in our shame and guilt spirals...
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Apparently today is a day for reminding people that they have worth and value. So if you need reminding of that - you have worth. You have value. You are allowed to take up space.
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Apparently today is a day for reminding people that they have worth and value. So if you need reminding of that - you have worth. You have value. You are allowed to take up space.
I'm pretty sure I haven't ran a TTRPG since the beginning of the pandemic & being diagnosed as bipolar. I am GMing #PathfinderSociety tomorrow night at a local game store (shout to to @nobleknightgames.bsky.social) and I am getting pretty jittery about it. I'm sure I'll be fine ... but.
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I'm pretty sure I haven't ran a TTRPG since the beginning of the pandemic & being diagnosed as bipolar. I am GMing #PathfinderSociety tomorrow night at a local game store (shout to to @nobleknightgames.bsky.social) and I am getting pretty jittery about it. I'm sure I'll be fine ... but.
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I would be utterly thrilled to rid the Democratic Party of everyone who was pals with Jeffrey fucking Epstein
why exactly would I want a child abuser to make government policy
why exactly would I want a child abuser to make government policy
"This could take down Democrats, too."
I know. And I frankly wouldn't give even an itty bitty damn if it implicated every Democratic man in Congress, every Democratic hopeful for 2028 and every Democrat who has even thought about running for office.
Down with the sex predators, wherever they are.
I know. And I frankly wouldn't give even an itty bitty damn if it implicated every Democratic man in Congress, every Democratic hopeful for 2028 and every Democrat who has even thought about running for office.
Down with the sex predators, wherever they are.
November 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I would be utterly thrilled to rid the Democratic Party of everyone who was pals with Jeffrey fucking Epstein
why exactly would I want a child abuser to make government policy
why exactly would I want a child abuser to make government policy
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spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
I just had a deep craving for colby jack cheese.
Curse you, lactose intolerance, why do you mock me???
Curse you, lactose intolerance, why do you mock me???
November 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I just had a deep craving for colby jack cheese.
Curse you, lactose intolerance, why do you mock me???
Curse you, lactose intolerance, why do you mock me???
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The bad deal in the Senate jeopardizes everything we’ve been fighting for.
The American people stood with us through this shutdown as we have fought to extend ACA tax credits and keep healthcare affordable for millions of families. To not include it is a disgrace.
The American people stood with us through this shutdown as we have fought to extend ACA tax credits and keep healthcare affordable for millions of families. To not include it is a disgrace.
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The bad deal in the Senate jeopardizes everything we’ve been fighting for.
The American people stood with us through this shutdown as we have fought to extend ACA tax credits and keep healthcare affordable for millions of families. To not include it is a disgrace.
The American people stood with us through this shutdown as we have fought to extend ACA tax credits and keep healthcare affordable for millions of families. To not include it is a disgrace.
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@baldwin.senate.gov @democrats.senate.gov
Do not cave because of airplanes and the holidays. We can survive with fewer flights and less traveling for the holidays this year if it means more Americans will be able to afford insurance next year.
- A constituent in Wisconsin
Do not cave because of airplanes and the holidays. We can survive with fewer flights and less traveling for the holidays this year if it means more Americans will be able to afford insurance next year.
- A constituent in Wisconsin
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
@baldwin.senate.gov @democrats.senate.gov
Do not cave because of airplanes and the holidays. We can survive with fewer flights and less traveling for the holidays this year if it means more Americans will be able to afford insurance next year.
- A constituent in Wisconsin
Do not cave because of airplanes and the holidays. We can survive with fewer flights and less traveling for the holidays this year if it means more Americans will be able to afford insurance next year.
- A constituent in Wisconsin
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10 WORDS, 100 WORDS, 1000 WORDS. GUESS WHAT, BRO? IT'S ALL WRITING. SOME DAYS WILL BE BETTER THAN OTHERS, SOME WILL FEEL LIKE A REAL STRUGGLE, LIKE YOU'RE FROZEN AND STUNNED IN PLACE, BUT ANYTHING AT ALL IS PROGRESS TOWARD YOUR GOAL. IT ALL BUILDS. KEEP SWINGING THAT AXE BECAUSE WRITING IS WRITING
October 27, 2024 at 4:06 AM
10 WORDS, 100 WORDS, 1000 WORDS. GUESS WHAT, BRO? IT'S ALL WRITING. SOME DAYS WILL BE BETTER THAN OTHERS, SOME WILL FEEL LIKE A REAL STRUGGLE, LIKE YOU'RE FROZEN AND STUNNED IN PLACE, BUT ANYTHING AT ALL IS PROGRESS TOWARD YOUR GOAL. IT ALL BUILDS. KEEP SWINGING THAT AXE BECAUSE WRITING IS WRITING
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The most completely mundane replies being hid in my mentions without my consent or control is absolutely ridiculous and outrageous.
@pfrazee.com y’all gotta give us back control of our own accounts this is out of hand.
Literally hid a cat picture someone sent me.
@pfrazee.com y’all gotta give us back control of our own accounts this is out of hand.
Literally hid a cat picture someone sent me.
November 1, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The most completely mundane replies being hid in my mentions without my consent or control is absolutely ridiculous and outrageous.
@pfrazee.com y’all gotta give us back control of our own accounts this is out of hand.
Literally hid a cat picture someone sent me.
@pfrazee.com y’all gotta give us back control of our own accounts this is out of hand.
Literally hid a cat picture someone sent me.
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Here's Part Two of my recent interview with the ever-thoughtful @colewehrle.bsky.social . Expect rich ruminations on historical board games, the violation of player agency, and games that are meant to feel bad on the first playthrough: www.wargamer.com/molly-house/...
Board game auteur Cole Wehrle says "Molly House is the most controversial game I've worked on"
"A lot of the core board game audience is playing to master a system or demonstrate some kind of skill - that's not how I play games."
www.wargamer.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Here's Part Two of my recent interview with the ever-thoughtful @colewehrle.bsky.social . Expect rich ruminations on historical board games, the violation of player agency, and games that are meant to feel bad on the first playthrough: www.wargamer.com/molly-house/...
I am amused by my credit card saying, "You left a big tip. Did you mean to do that???"
Of course I meant to do that! It was only 34% - that's well within the realm of reasonable!
Of course I meant to do that! It was only 34% - that's well within the realm of reasonable!
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I am amused by my credit card saying, "You left a big tip. Did you mean to do that???"
Of course I meant to do that! It was only 34% - that's well within the realm of reasonable!
Of course I meant to do that! It was only 34% - that's well within the realm of reasonable!
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Whenever I tell people that ADHD is a wildcard, this is what I mean.
November 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Whenever I tell people that ADHD is a wildcard, this is what I mean.
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I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
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imo the correct dem immigration position is engraved in stone on ellis island
November 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
imo the correct dem immigration position is engraved in stone on ellis island
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This is why Chuck has NO REASON to come back to the table. Let them twist. If you're coming back with wins this big during a shutdown, the people know where their bread is buttered. Don't throw them a lifeline. These aren't tiny margin wins. They're blowouts.
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
This is why Chuck has NO REASON to come back to the table. Let them twist. If you're coming back with wins this big during a shutdown, the people know where their bread is buttered. Don't throw them a lifeline. These aren't tiny margin wins. They're blowouts.