It's been a very different last two weeks for me here in Ontario, Canada. We were just allowed last week to open our business again. Week 1 was slower with clients etc (which is ok to ease back into things), yet by the end of the week I was pooped surprisingly. It's funny how little changes can impact you so much. This week has been a busy week 2; clients, consults, calls, other work... It's been interesting finding the balance between work and play again. But all good overall. It'll come.
Part of that balance is my gaming. It's taken a hit once again as I transition back to real responsibilities each day. LOL I did get a solo round of Terraforming Mars in on Monday. I am still getting so close to completing all 3-parameters to score. So close! I also realized how many more corporations I still haven't used yet. Wow! That's pretty cool.
I also managed to somehow convince my 12 year old to let me teach her Res Arcana. I had to head back to work so we couldn't get a full game in, but I just wanted her to experience it. We played to 6 points due to time. The little bugger grabbed 2 points in our last round to tie me, and thankfully she really liked the game. So when I asked her the next night if she wanted to play she was all in - Big mistake on my part. I suffered, not a defeat, a pummeling 11-5. Ouch! She made sure she bragged to mom and big sister. LOL
As the weekend arrives, I'm excited to get a couple games to the table. I'm feeling heading back to Mars for sure, and also getting the "big guy" to the table (Scythe). :) As much as I love my daily gaming, being restricted to availability of times to play makes the excitement of playing build and the enjoyment that much greater. :) Can't wait.
PS - JW, I'll pop onto Steam to continue our second match of RFTG as well. :) For everyone else reading this; in our first game I felt really good, and was proud of myself how well I was doing. Suddenly, on the last turn of our game, JW moves in for a 1-point victory out of no where! Wow. I'll contain my excitement in this game until I (actually) get the win. :)
Lockdown and curfew in Holland still. Shops can "open" on appointment. The appointment has to be made at least four hours in advance, then at most two people at a time can stay in for ten minutes. I wonder how big a success this is. It would be way too stressful for me.
I still love Terraforming Mars. I've won the base game with all corporations, but having a hard time repeating that once I included Prelude. It's not just a good game, but also very relaxing activity for me. Doesn't matter if I lose.
It's good to hear a 12 year old can play Res Arcana. As for RftG, take your time.
We are still in lockdown over here, with all the shops closed and time restrictions for being outside (e.g. everyone has to be home by 18:00 in the weekends). It has started to wear me out and the vaccination pace is very slow...
My goal is to win TM with every single corporation, I still have one left. My plan is to purchase the Prelude and Hellas/Elysium expansions next.
Good luck winning against JW! 😄