The Tao of Gaming

Mainly a travel day, and catching up with old friends. I did get in a game of Struggle of Rome. It reminds me of Settlers of the Stone Age. Struggle didn't particularly grab me; I was mainly chatting with people.

And I played Race for the Galaxy. Big Surprise. However, the real news is that the artwork is stunning. I'm not the type to buy original game art, but this would be tempting.

Sleep now, game later. And yes, I only played two games.

I saw this poker article and thought "That's a generally applicable idea."

You would've called there, right, Matt? ...

My response to this question is, yes; if I had somehow found myself in that situation, I would've called. But the only way I could've ended up in that situation is if I had fallen out of a spaceship and been flung into my seat

...

I call problems like [that] "alien problems."

Games rarely so clean cut, but it's still a good idea: Is your current situation the result of a poor decision earlier? Focus your strategy thoughts where they matter.

[Hat Tip: Fourth Checkraise]