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#71

Gaming HQ / Re: The NEW New Boardgames Thr...

Last post by Tamas - Today at 07:21:37 AM

I like the Warlords II meets AD&D 2. edition vibe that surrounds it.

That's a pretty good way to put it.

#72

Off the Record / Re: Brexit and the waning days...

Last post by Josquius - Today at 05:50:19 AM

I'm afraid I just don't think Britain matters that much

And my view is fundamentally Brexit is just the local manifestation of global forces. There's a long British history that meant that was the faultline in British politics. But it didn't shift anything. It was the canary in the coalmine or the first swallow in the summer - nothing more.

The UK's lack of importance is overstated I do think.
Perhaps in reflex to those on the right who think its still the early 20th century and Britain is a major power.
The UK clearly isn't a stand alone power on a par with China or the US. But on a European level we are one of the more important nations. And Europe united adds up to something quite significant.
Bare in mind Russia believed Germany was firmly under their thumb and the importance of Britain at odds with Europe is laid bare.
Its widely reported that Russia is paranoid about the UK and often thinks anything bad that happens is down to Perfidious Albion.

Plus what I'm saying here isn't that Brexit itself, in itself, was responsible for everything. But victory here boosted the chances of other actions such as those due to a disunited weaker Europe, and it served as a test bed to prove what election meddling could pull off without many resources- which had big global consequences in the US.

#73

Off the Record / Re: US - Greenland Crisis Thre...

Last post by bogh - Today at 05:36:41 AM

If it came to a vote on authorizing force against Denmark/Greenland, do you think it would pass?

#74

Off the Record / Re: US - Greenland Crisis Thre...

Last post by Admiral Yi - Today at 04:44:12 AM

Well, it's nice to see some Republicans pushing back against Trump and Miller's Greenland gambit: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/07/gop-lawmakers-denounce-trump-seize-greenland-00714611

#75

Off the Record / Re: US - Greenland Crisis Thre...

Last post by Zoupa - Today at 04:41:40 AM

Yeah but who cares? Congress has given up all its power to the President to declare war. And it isn't like they are going to pass some kind of bill saying he can't invade Greenland. That would require them to stand up to Trump.

They just stood up to Trump. 

Who did, and how exactly?

#76

Off the Record / Re: What are you listening to?

Last post by Admiral Yi - Today at 04:14:36 AM

Yes, but I don't think it's entirely fair to hold that against her.  Dana Gillespie played Mary Magdalen in JCSS as well, sometimes you just have to do things to pay the bills.


 

 

#77

Gaming HQ / Re: The NEW New Boardgames Thr...

Last post by bogh - Today at 04:12:17 AM

Yeah, I played a little with my 10 year old yesterday and it worked well. He's pretty savvy though, so we'll definitely go advanced game next time.

I like the Warlords II meets AD&D 2. edition vibe that surrounds it.

#78

Gaming HQ / Re: The NEW New Boardgames Thr...

Last post by Tamas - Today at 03:50:10 AM

Burning banners is surprisingly fun in terms of all the spells and such offering tactical options despite the game being pretty light - don't bother with limiting yourself to the basic rules if you have played any other modern boardgame really, although I guess they would be good with kids. Gorgeous looking components, too.

#79

Gaming HQ / Re: Europa Universalis V confi...

Last post by Tamas - Today at 03:48:17 AM

Yeah a new sweeping mechanic is what the game needs right now. What the hell, Johan.

#80

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Syt - Today at 03:46:07 AM

https://apnews.com/article/trump-defense-spending-3bbea1ccc679ee8a388386d60e651fd7

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'