Hiking Boots/Shoes Recommendations?

Hiking boot recommendations?

Any recommendations for women's hiking shoes?

[Request] Hiking/outdoorsy style shoes that can handle lots of walking on concrete

Cold and wet weather hiking boots recommendations?

I am in need of a new pair of trail/hiking boots.

Hiking Boots for heavy use during the summer

Good pair of hiking shoes?

[Request] waterproof hiking shoes

[request] - Good quality walking shoes.

Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

Men's three season "urban hiker" (like Merrell MOAB but longer lasting)

BIFL Hiking boots for women

Hiking boots with good traction and can stand up to abuse.

Looking for a good pair of shoes for my weird feet

Request - Hiking Sandals

Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

[Request] Powerful dishwasher with sanitize function?

I want the best god damned dishwasher money can buy.

Looking for the best, easiest to operate, cheapest dishwasher - Recommendation?

[Request] Best countertop dishwasher for reasonable price?

Can anyone recommend a good dishwasher?

Countertop/Portable Dishwasher

[Request] Dishwasher &lt;$1k Australian with QOL features and low water use

Dishwasher for Second Home

My friend bought a house with this KichenAid dishwasher from 1974. He says it works better than any of the other ones he has owned. He just has to convince his wife not to replace it.

What's a good Panel ready dishwasher under $1k?

Best socket set on the market $100-$150

[Request] Socket wrenches

I need a recommendation for a tool set that should last a lifetime. [Request]

Looking for a Mechanics tool set.

23 years later; GM Goodwrench socket set.

A Starter/Lifetime Tool set

Basic screwdriver set needed

Mechanic Tools that are BIFL

Trying to fill a tool roll for my truck and would like input on BFL tools like wrenches, pliers, socket sets, etc.

BIFL: Mastercraft ratchet set with lifetime warranty. Got it at 14, im 31. Went thru more abuse than you think!

Looking to upgrade my home hand tools

Was told to post this here. Husky 270pc toolset from Home Depot for $99, normally $199. Lifetime warranty too

[Request] Ratchet/Wrench/Etc tool set for home/bicycle/general use

Thoughts on a Honda Accord V6 2007?

2010 Honda Accord worth the buy?

Thoughts on a 2008 Honda accord v6 coupe EX-L?

2014 honda accord ??

After an initial round of research it seems like Honda Accord Hybrid is the right answer, but I want to pressure test that with you guys

2014 Accord V6 Touring (any thoughts?)

Which car ?

me again. 2010 2dr honda accord, 122k miles for $5,800. just want a reliable first car, thoughts?

Want to buy an Accord, any suggestions?

2020/2021 Honda Accord LX - Tell Me About Your Likes/Dislikes

Compact - Midsize suv

best small/midsize suv?

Looking for a used (06-14) reliable compact/mid-size SUV

compact/mid size suv

Midsize SUV

Recommendations for midsized SUVs to look at

Compact to Mid-Size SUV

Small to mid-size suv suggestions?

Midsize vehicle for three kids

Mid-Size SUV

Just tried a Lotus Elise Cup 250, driving impressions !

Dan Neil reviews Lotus Emira: As Good As It Gets

Considering a Lotus Elise - USA

How affordable are Lotus Elises from the 2005-2012 model year?

Lotus Exige Sport Final Edition review: farewell, Exige

I wanna know everything you know about a 2005 Lotus Elise

My Lotus Evora Review

Lotus retail sales up 24% in best performance for a decade

2022 Lotus Emira Looks to Be One of the Brand's Best

PURCHASING A LOTUS — Need Tips + Advice.

Looking for a good rpg/action adventure with a good story and good characters

Deep long rpgs?

Looking for a story-focused RPG

Looking for a complex RPG

Fantasy games with an detailed and immersive world?

[WSIB] I am in search for a open world RPG that will keep me busy for hundreds of hours.

Open world game with huge map, lots of things to do, and great graphics

WSIB Feeling a bit of an rpg lull and want something exciting like old school BioWare with a engaging story that doesn’t take 100 hours to play.

WSIB: long, immersive games with high quality storytelling and writing

looking for an open-world rpg

[WSIB] A turn based strategy game that isn’t 4X

Turn-based strategy game

Turn-based strategy games

[WSIB] Small-scale, medieval, strategy game, featuring pikemen and cavalry

(WSIB) Turn-based ”wargaming” game

[WSIB] Turn Based Strategy games

WSIB if I want a strategy game for dummies

WSIB Strategic Rpg

[WSIB] Good offline strategy/(ish) games?

What are some good "smaller scale to control, but still feel large scale battle" tactical / strategy games?

Bullet Hell-Type Games: Atomicrops vs. I, Dracula: Genesis vs. Others?

WSIB if i want a completely story driven indie game but have already played undertale and oneshot (preferably similar to those 2)

Post apocalyptic enthusiast, Underrail or Atom RPG?

[SIB] Undermine or Atomicrops

WSIB if I like "Run into things, need to grow in power/special items to move further so I come back after unlocking said element" type of games.

Blsoodborne or Resident evil 2 ?

What should I buy? Animal Crossing: New Horizons or Doom: Eternal

[WSIB] Fast-paced top-down roguelikes?

[SIB] I Hate Running Backwards or Planetary Dustoff? Or something else?

SIB Nuclear Throne?

What can you recommend for minimizing pores?

I know you can’t get rid of pores but I’m wondering is there anyway to make them smaller? I use La Roche Posay products. They keep my acne mostly at bay but I feel like my pores are just so large. Part of it is genetic, but just wondering if there’s anything else I can do at home to help. Thanks!

OPEN PORES- WHAT TO DO? IS THERE ANY PRODUCT I CAN USE?

What skincare products have you used that helped with large pores?

What is the best thing to use to tighten pores on your face?

Can anyone tell me why my pores are so huge and what I can do to minimize them?

How to reduce pores.

Hey guys, how do I make my pores not look like this? Info in comments (deleted and reposted for an error in the title)

Pores reduction tips?

Advice for shrinking pores on and around nose?

[sun care] sunscreen that doesn’t irritate rosacea and perioral dermatitis

[Sun Care] Looking for sunscreen that doesn't irritate Rosacea

Sunscreen recommendations for rosacea

Looking for a sunscreen for my acne prone skin.

[Sun Care] looking for a sunscreen that works well for people with Eczema.

Desperate for a good sunscreen

Looking for a Daily Suncreen

I’ve tried them all and I still can’t find my holy grail for my dry rosacea skin. Any other recommendations?

Sunscreen, eczema and makeup, Help [Sun care]

[Sun Care] Help with not being able to use Sunscreen

How can i stop a really greasy face?

How to best defeat oily skin?

Is there any long-lasting solution for oily face?

Oily Face -&gt; Wash Face -&gt; More Oily

Extremely oily skin

Y’all know some sort of cream or product I can buy to make my face less greasy looking?

super oily face help needed

Oily Skin— please help!

Really oily skin

How to have less oily skin?

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Insert compatible with Gaia Project. The design provides both efficient storage and improved game play. The trays can be utilised during the game, and they greatly aid set-up and clear-away times. The rules and boards act as a lid on top of the trays. This product consists of a flat-pack of 6 Evacore sheets. The trays require assembly, which is quick and fun, using ordinary PVA glue. Detailed instructions are included in the package. Note: Insert designed for game with external box dimensions of 30 x 36.5 x 6.8 cm.

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**Gaia Project** ​is much better at a competitive level with strong players because there is a lot of responsibility to set up the map by the person last in turn order; with less skilled players they don't really know how to create it in such a way that makes an interesting game (understandably, it's a very difficult task).

**Brass** (both versions) I find pretty bad when not played competitively. The game only gets really interesting when played at 4p by people that understand at least the basics of how to reach a rough equilibrium of strategies (for example, 2 cotton, 1 ports, 1 iron player in Lancashire or 2 beer, 1 cotton, 1 pottery player in Birmingham). At lower levels you'll get stuff like everyone going into beer needlessly or flipping their own ports and creates a less interesting and more similar feeling dynamic from game to game.

**Scythe** is notoriously bad at a competitive level and is mostly about how much people know how to bid for faction/player combos since the balance is so poor.

Have you ever crossed over from casual play to the competitive scene of a game you liked? Which games become more compelling when played at a competitive level, and which competitive scenes have actually turned you off from a game you liked?  

For example, a CCG like **Magic** has vastly different play experiences, depending on whether you’re playing kitchen table casual, commander or multiplayer formats, FNM draft/sealed, constructed tournaments, or drafting a homemade cube with your friends.  

Some board games and card games have competitive scenes that elevate the gameplay and reveal new depth of strategy, which can be very exciting. Other games might be more fun when casually exploring different strategies with friends, but at a “high level of play” feel more strict, more constrained, and not as fun.  

Which games have you played at both a casual and competitive level, and how did the two experiences compare?

<div class="md"><p>Have you ever crossed over from casual play to the competitive scene of a game you liked? Which games become more compelling when played at a competitive level, and which competitive scenes have actually turned you off from a game you liked?  </p>

<p>For example, a CCG like <strong>Magic</strong> has vastly different play experiences, depending on whether you’re playing kitchen table casual, commander or multiplayer formats, FNM draft/sealed, constructed tournaments, or drafting a homemade cube with your friends.  </p>

<p>Some board games and card games have competitive scenes that elevate the gameplay and reveal new depth of strategy, which can be very exciting. Other games might be more fun when casually exploring different strategies with friends, but at a “high level of play” feel more strict, more constrained, and not as fun.  </p>

<p>Which games have you played at both a casual and competitive level, and how did the two experiences compare?</p>
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Which games get better or worse when played competitively?

The stuff that gets old and has diminishing returns to me either: a) has very little player interaction, b) is too tight (pursuing a tactical move will hurt your endgame too much), effectively lowering player interaction to all but incidental contact, c) has low variability in strategies, namely low variability in how those strategies are pursued (scripted openings or strategies), d) is too dependent on random factors (excessive swinginess in card draw or dice rolls), or e) give you too few options during your turn (i.e. take 1 of 2 possible actions, limited flexibility in play). 

The common thread for all of these is that although they reward long term strategy, there are tactical moments that are usually worth pursuing even if they don't directly contribute to your long term plan. Stealing a large point earner or a killer location from an opponent, going a little out of your way to block one of their moves, taking an quick opportunistic detour, or taking a quick jab at an opponent. all of these have just enough leeway to take these actions without derailing yourself, even in a 3-4p game. 

Stuff that keeps me engaged and has me itching to play again immediately afterwards: 18xx, Gaia Project, On Mars, Brass (either version), Twilight Struggle, Tigris and Euphrates.

When I was browsing through my collection, I realised there are a number of games that have created an excellent first impression but the more we play them the less we like the game. 

While this is particularly true for those games that don’t have a lot of variability and hence replayability, I’m talking about those good games that have a lot of variability and replayability but still produce diminishing returns. 

Some examples I can think of is **Robinson Crusoe**, **Wingspan**, **Scythe**, **Too many bones**etc. Clearly, a lot of games that have surprise element or ‘wow’ may fall into this bucket. This may vary from person to person. Which are your games of diminishing returns?

<div class="md"><p>When I was browsing through my collection, I realised there are a number of games that have created an excellent first impression but the more we play them the less we like the game. </p>

<p>While this is particularly true for those games that don’t have a lot of variability and hence replayability, I’m talking about those good games that have a lot of variability and replayability but still produce diminishing returns. </p>

<p>Some examples I can think of is <strong>Robinson Crusoe</strong>, <strong>Wingspan</strong>, <strong>Scythe</strong>, <strong>Too many bones</strong> etc. Clearly, a lot of games that have surprise element or ‘wow’ may fall into this bucket. This may vary from person to person. Which are your games of diminishing returns?</p>
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Which are the ‘games of diminishing returns’?

 You want to build a mine? You can click on the building icon and select the right planet. Or you can select a planet and then click on the build button. Your choice. It's nice you get to do it the way you prefer

I did not talk much about the game itself. It's Gaia Project! You might need to check Boardgamegeek or such to get a full review. Let's just say that while it is not overly difficult to learn the rules, the game itself is fairly hard. It's a euro with a space theme, there is no combat or such, it is mostly about expanding and managing your resources and your research properly

As this is a fairly complex boardgame played over three separate boards, I really wondered how they would pull it off. UX-wise, there is some good and some not so good:

. ok. I like the card play but I find the AI opponent to be really unrewarding, it takes the fun out of the card combos when you know you need to be focusing on getting the special event cards to point block them. It feels like the solo mode is designed in such a way it hamstrings the bits that would make the game fun

I posted the other week about selling **Etherfields** and what to get next, I ended up picking two off my list, **Everdell** and **Gaia Project,** which both arrived last week.

What are your favourites when you're playing solo? Are there any unofficial solo-variants that you really enjoyed? What are you looking forward to play solo? Here's the place for everything related to solo games!

And if you want even more solo-related content, don't forget to visit the [1 Player Guild](https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/1303) on BGG

<div class="md"><p>What are your favourites when you&#39;re playing solo? Are there any unofficial solo-variants that you really enjoyed? What are you looking forward to play solo? Here&#39;s the place for everything related to solo games!</p>

<p>And if you want even more solo-related content, don&#39;t forget to visit the <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/1303">1 Player Guild</a> on BGG</p>
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One-Player Wednesday - (February 24, 2021)

Not guaranteeing huge payoffs also allows the game design to give the players a chance to run their full engine, which is a common complaint of weaker designs.

 Both of them balance short and long-term considerations, and in both games just building a huge engine is no guarantee of huge payoffs late in the game. 

My husband and I have been into board games for about 5 years now, and he has found that he really gravitates toward engine builders, whereas I have very mixed responses to the genre.  We’re trying to figure out what makes a really stellar engine building game, and would love your thoughts!

Our initial thought is that it comes down to a couple of features:

1 - There have to be a lot of opportunities for interesting synergies.  We think this is why we love Terraforming Mars, because you can really chain your cards together in interesting ways.  Conversely, I think I kinda bounced off New Frontiers because there were too many keywords that, in a game with some randomness, meant there weren’t enough interesting synergies in the game.

2 - Variety.  Even though we bounced off New Frontiers, we LOVE Race for the Galaxy and Roll for the galaxy, I think because there are SO MANY cards/tiles that no game plays the same.  We’ve found that it’s easy for an engine builder to start to feel samey because there is always a temptation to build your engines in the same ways or using similar strategies.  A huge amount of variety (and maybe paired with some well-thought-out randomness) helps keep things fresh.

3 - Streamlining.  It is so easy for engine builders to feel fiddly.  Which makes games like Res Arcana or Splendor, that are super streamlined and so satisfying, that much more fun.

What do you guys think?  Any other features you can think of that make for a great engine builder?  And which games do you think best embody those characteristics?

Looking forward to some great discussion!

<div class="md"><p>My husband and I have been into board games for about 5 years now, and he has found that he really gravitates toward engine builders, whereas I have very mixed responses to the genre.  We’re trying to figure out what makes a really stellar engine building game, and would love your thoughts!</p>

<p>Our initial thought is that it comes down to a couple of features:</p>

<p>1 - There have to be a lot of opportunities for interesting synergies.  We think this is why we love Terraforming Mars, because you can really chain your cards together in interesting ways.  Conversely, I think I kinda bounced off New Frontiers because there were too many keywords that, in a game with some randomness, meant there weren’t enough interesting synergies in the game.</p>

<p>2 - Variety.  Even though we bounced off New Frontiers, we LOVE Race for the Galaxy and Roll for the galaxy, I think because there are SO MANY cards/tiles that no game plays the same.  We’ve found that it’s easy for an engine builder to start to feel samey because there is always a temptation to build your engines in the same ways or using similar strategies.  A huge amount of variety (and maybe paired with some well-thought-out randomness) helps keep things fresh.</p>

<p>3 - Streamlining.  It is so easy for engine builders to feel fiddly.  Which makes games like Res Arcana or Splendor, that are super streamlined and so satisfying, that much more fun.</p>

<p>What do you guys think?  Any other features you can think of that make for a great engine builder?  And which games do you think best embody those characteristics?</p>

<p>Looking forward to some great discussion!</p>
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What makes for a great engine builder?

[*] This games tutorial [b]will not[/b] teach new players the rules to Gaia Project. I have previously played the physical board game many times, but it had been about 2 years since I last played. I tried to do the tutorial as a refresher. I gave up, and eventually watched a YouTube overview of the game rules

 It was smart enough to recognize that it still owed me something, but not smart enough to resolve this and move on. 

[*] Not enough is done to draw the players attention to the thing that they need to do next. This might be more of a UI complaint, but during a tutorial, you need big flashing indicators and arrows that say "CLICK THIS THING NEXT".

* **1923 Cotton Club**: played once. Awesome theme, but otherwise a bit "thin". The mechanic is a bit too visible. Will sell or trade quickly

 Was able to get it for 25. After reading the rules, looks maybe a bit more simplistic (without expansion) than expected, but let's see.

What's in and what's out? Let's talk about what new games have you played this month and what made them great (or not so great). Do you see them standing the test of time?

On the flip-side, what did you get rid of this month and why'd you let them go? Did the game not gel with the group, did you just need more space on your shelf, or was there something else wrong with the game?

<div class="md"><p>What&#39;s in and what&#39;s out? Let&#39;s talk about what new games have you played this month and what made them great (or not so great). Do you see them standing the test of time?</p>

<p>On the flip-side, what did you get rid of this month and why&#39;d you let them go? Did the game not gel with the group, did you just need more space on your shelf, or was there something else wrong with the game?</p>
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What did you add to or remove from your shelf last month? (November, 2021)

Just finished my first game of **Gaia Project** and phew that was a long intense game. I won 116 to 102, was able to advance to a couple research tracks far enough to earn points and then beating the automa on one of the end goals (sectors) and tied for the other (planet types).

One-Player Wednesday - (April 07, 2021)

 Many different species vie for interstellar control, but this is not a war. It is a race, a race to terraform worlds, to your liking, to unlock advanced technological powers and to form mighty Federation's of worlds. The winner is a player with the most points. After six turns you gain points by completing objectives, advancing tech, trees, forming Federation's and much more variable player powers

 Each faction has different home worlds and different powers. Network building, building sets of connected planets is key to winning each round. A different action will grant you extra victory points, as shown here. First of all, grab one of the round boosters

 The winner is a player with the most points. After six turns you gain points by completing objectives, advancing tech, trees, forming Federation's and much more variable player powers. Each faction has different home worlds and different powers. Network building, building sets of connected planets is key to winning each round

 A different action will grant you extra victory points, as shown here. First of all, grab one of the round boosters. This is a special bonus you will get to use on your turn, then get your income. This is determined by all empty spaces

Gaia Project in about 3 minutes

Clicked after a bit: Terra Mystica and Gaia Project. I learned TM first, but I was a bit overwhelmed by the rulebook and what I considered subtle strategy differences between factions. But now this game is a consistent favorite, and one I consistently win (much to the chagrin of my husband)! :) Then we learned Gaia Project, and I think I struggled at first just because I was expecting a re-theme of TM, so I struggled to adapt to new rules and strategies. But now it's also a favorite for sure!

For me it's:

1. **Clicked immediately - Auztralia:** I loved this game from the first play. The rules are lean, the turns are simple but very deceptively deep. The mix of themes (infrastructure building &amp; war against Lovecraftian Old Ones) is so unique as well. The semi-random map setup mechanic makes the game very replayable, and gives you interesting choices even during setup when you're deciding where to put your port.
2. **Clicked after a while - Jaws of the Lion:** I had to drag this one out a few times in order to "get it". For the first few times I felt like the mechanics were just too heavy and fiddly for not much payoff - just get a couple of coins or XP, no real story...that's it? But in my last game something happened and suddenly I can't stop thinking about it. The way the different enemies behave, the way the cards synergise with each other and between players, the legacy elements...it's suddenly rewarding.
3. **Never clicked - Eldritch Horror:** I've tried so many times to enjoy this game but I think I just...don't. I thought buying all the expansions would help enrich the experience and they did a little bit, but there are some underlying factors that just make the game not fun for me. I hate how you can get to a clue encounter and even if you succeed you don't get the clue so you might just camp there for 3-4 turns. I really dislike how swingy and unfair it feels - get the wrong tentacle card at the wrong time and that's two hours of game down the drain. And finally, winning is so anticlimactic it's not rewarding at all: "OK then I do this...and...I guess we won? OK let's pack up I guess".

<div class="md"><p>For me it&#39;s:</p>

<ol>
<li><strong>Clicked immediately - Auztralia:</strong> I loved this game from the first play. The rules are lean, the turns are simple but very deceptively deep. The mix of themes (infrastructure building &amp; war against Lovecraftian Old Ones) is so unique as well. The semi-random map setup mechanic makes the game very replayable, and gives you interesting choices even during setup when you&#39;re deciding where to put your port.</li>
<li><strong>Clicked after a while - Jaws of the Lion:</strong> I had to drag this one out a few times in order to &quot;get it&quot;. For the first few times I felt like the mechanics were just too heavy and fiddly for not much payoff - just get a couple of coins or XP, no real story...that&#39;s it? But in my last game something happened and suddenly I can&#39;t stop thinking about it. The way the different enemies behave, the way the cards synergise with each other and between players, the legacy elements...it&#39;s suddenly rewarding.</li>
<li><strong>Never clicked - Eldritch Horror:</strong> I&#39;ve tried so many times to enjoy this game but I think I just...don&#39;t. I thought buying all the expansions would help enrich the experience and they did a little bit, but there are some underlying factors that just make the game not fun for me. I hate how you can get to a clue encounter and even if you succeed you don&#39;t get the clue so you might just camp there for 3-4 turns. I really dislike how swingy and unfair it feels - get the wrong tentacle card at the wrong time and that&#39;s two hours of game down the drain. And finally, winning is so anticlimactic it&#39;s not rewarding at all: &quot;OK then I do this...and...I guess we won? OK let&#39;s pack up I guess&quot;.</li>
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What's a game that clicked with you immediately, one that clicked after a while, and one that never clicked?

 But it's too big! And we want new game! So I'm asking you. 🙂 I will be grateful for any recommendation 🙂

 They told that it was good because of less randomness and more strategic. I was thinking about buying it, but after a little research I think there are better games on the market. One day I saw **TI4**. Watched a lot of videos etc

Two people from my group tried **Scythe**. They like it. They told that it was good because of less randomness and more strategic. I was thinking about buying it, but after a little research I think there are better games on the market

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Daily Discussion and Game Recommendations Thread (November 01, 2021)

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Gloomhaven is a game of Euro-inspired tactical combat board game in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players will take on the role of a wandering adventurer with their own special set of skills and their own reasons for travelling to this dark corner of the world. Players must work together out of necessity to clear out menacing dungeons and forgotten ruins. In the process they will enhance their abilities with experience and loot, discover new locations to explore and plunder, and expand an ever-branching story fueled by the decisions they make. This is a legacy game with a persistent and changing world that is ideally played over many game sessions. After a scenario, players will make decisions on what to do, which will determine how the story continues, kind of like a Choose Your Own Adventure book.

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Long Story short: This game is absolutely wonderful! This (according to many board game review sites) is set to be the top game of 2017, and I 100% recommend getting yourself a copy, though it will likely be difficult/take some time. Its definitely a HOT selling item and I was lucky enough to pre-order mine a month ago before other folks started seeing it listed on Amazon. This is definitely worth getting and will make a huge hit to your gaming nights! A more detailed breakdown is below. (Note relating to pictures: The game does NOT come with painted miniatures

This game is absolutely wonderful!

 You can then upgrade to the full GH experience later and can bring the classes across so its literally win win. One massive downside to GH is the organisation, the 3rd party inserts are a godsend but can cost almost as much as the base game.

Some friends and I split $25/each and bought my sister Gloomhaven as a Christmas gift - on my suggestion. I bought it from our local shop today and the size &amp; weight immediately had me worried... because **a primary reason we were buying her a new boardgame is that she has a hard time getting people to play Dead of Winter with her (a game she** ***really*** **likes).**

I have no clue where I got this idea, but I thought Gloomhaven would be something she could more easily get people to play. Anyway, I have since learned the error of my ways.

I felt pretty confident that she would at least really like the game and could find a regular player in me (we live together) and at least one other friend. So I've been thinking about doing all the setup/organization for her beforehand... but if I do this, there is no turning back. I can't return the game. And I'm starting to doubt how much she'll like it... I may also be panicking...

I did buy another game for her that's half the price, with much easier setup and simpler rules, just so she has *options...*

**TL;DR - I split Gloomhaven as a Christmas gift. Should I open it up and start the setup/organization process, voiding my ability to return it? Or should I just return it? Did I buy my sister a burden?**

Some additional gaming background on my sister:

* She enjoys DnD a lot. We played regularly for 4 years until I had to quit DMing after going back to school
* She really likes Dead of Winter for it's Co-Op gameplay, Narrative Choice mechanics, Variable Player Powers, and tense *moments*
* Dead of Winter is the only medium weight board game she owns
* The next heaviest is Betrayal at House on the Hill
* Root is a medium weight game she has also really enjoyed
* She seems to really like boardgames and seems to want to delve deeper into the hobby, but hasn't yet
* BANG!, Coup, Pit, Catan, Ticket to Ride, Secret Hitler, and Fake Artist Goes to New York are all games she's liked and enjoyed, but they're all light weight and don't scratch the same itch
* We've gifted her expansions for DoW and Betrayal in the past. We want to buy her a new, medium weight game

<div class="md"><p><strong>FINAL EDIT:</strong> In case anyone was curious how my foolish saga ended - We ended up swapping Gloomhaven for JotL and Mansions of Madness instead. I think she is going to be MUCH happier with these lol thanks again for all the help! And big shoutout to my local shop who were super nice and helpful while I tried correcting this blunder ╰(<em>´︶`</em>)╯♡</p>

<p>(I&#39;m not naming the shop because I don&#39;t wanna doxx myself lol)</p>

<p>EDIT: I have learned my lesson and will do more research before buying very hobby specific gifts for a hobby I&#39;m not involved in 🥲 I&#39;m going to talk to my friends about returning it get to get JotL and another game instead, or getting a different, pricier game that better suits what we&#39;re aiming for. Thank you everyone who helped me with this!</p>

<p>Some friends and I split $25/each and bought my sister Gloomhaven as a Christmas gift - on my suggestion. I bought it from our local shop today and the size &amp;amp; weight immediately had me worried... because <strong>a primary reason we were buying her a new boardgame is that she has a hard time getting people to play Dead of Winter with her (a game she</strong> <strong><em>really</em></strong> <strong>likes).</strong></p>

<p>I have no clue where I got this idea, but I thought Gloomhaven would be something she could more easily get people to play. Anyway, I have since learned the error of my ways.</p>

<p>I felt pretty confident that she would at least really like the game and could find a regular player in me (we live together) and at least one other friend. So I&#39;ve been thinking about doing all the setup/organization for her beforehand... but if I do this, there is no turning back. I can&#39;t return the game. And I&#39;m starting to doubt how much she&#39;ll like it... I may also be panicking...</p>

<p>I did buy another game for her that&#39;s half the price, with much easier setup and simpler rules, just so she has <em>options...</em></p>

<p><strong>TL;DR - I split Gloomhaven as a Christmas gift. Should I open it up and start the setup/organization process, voiding my ability to return it? Or should I just return it? Did I buy my sister a burden?</strong></p>

<p>Some additional gaming background on my sister:</p>

<ul>
<li>She enjoys DnD a lot. We played regularly for 4 years until I had to quit DMing after going back to school</li>
<li>She really likes Dead of Winter for it&#39;s Co-Op gameplay, Narrative Choice mechanics, Variable Player Powers, and tense <em>moments</em></li>
<li>Dead of Winter is the only medium weight board game she owns</li>
<li>The next heaviest is Betrayal at House on the Hill</li>
<li>Root is a medium weight game she has also really enjoyed</li>
<li>She seems to really like boardgames and seems to want to delve deeper into the hobby, but hasn&#39;t yet</li>
<li>BANG!, Coup, Pit, Catan, Ticket to Ride, Secret Hitler, and Fake Artist Goes to New York are all games she&#39;s liked and enjoyed, but they&#39;re all light weight and don&#39;t scratch the same itch</li>
<li>We&#39;ve gifted her expansions for DoW and Betrayal in the past. We want to buy her a new, medium weight game</li>
</ul>
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Gaia Project vs Gloomhaven

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