not_on_display introduced us to this game back in December :
FPP. I do okay, but usually need 11-18 tries to solve it. What strategies do those of you with the lower numbers use?
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posted by 1066
on Jun 1, 2013 -
9 answers
Any tips on getting off on the right foot with a new boss? The new person has delayed her transfer date a few times, and is coming into a government office where budget cuts mean reduced services to clients and less prestige for the office--and for her as its head.
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posted by rpfields
on Dec 16, 2012 -
4 answers
Does anyone know where to obtain a copy of Pat Buchanan's memo to Richard Nixon, "Dividing the Democrats"?
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posted by dhartung
on Nov 7, 2012 -
3 answers
We know how the pieces move. What's the next step for a dad and six-year old learning chess together?
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posted by alms
on May 29, 2012 -
14 answers
I'm in the front passenger seat with my iPhone. My six year old son is in the back seat with an iPad. What turn-based games can we play, each using our own device. The iPad does not have an Internet connection.
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posted by alms
on Apr 19, 2012 -
14 answers
Suggestions requested for computer games that will keep me engaged. Infrastructural limitations and preferences in more detail after the jump.
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posted by infini
on Jan 21, 2012 -
24 answers
I owe lots of money because I went to law school. I have a great job, so paying my loans back should not be the end of the world. If I can figure out how to do it. Can you help me figure out how to do it?
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posted by prefpara
on Sep 1, 2011 -
14 answers
There's some game on the 360 that exists or was in development at some point in the past year that is a strategy game using hexagon shaped "towers" of land as a board. I think it was turnbased and used words (but not sure about the words part - but I think it involved a scrabble like setup) Somehow you would "stomp" the hexagon shaped towers and they would slowly lower until a certain point then they would fall making the play area smaller. Anybody know what I'm talking about?
posted by symbioid
on Jul 28, 2010 -
4 answers
Does anybody know of a computer game that is what I would call "Parallel Strategy"? That is, it's not realtime in the sense that there are discrete turns, but it's not turn based, because plays are not sequential, but played in parallel (that is, all players make their moves in the alloted time for the turn/round). When the time is over for that round, conflict resolution rules happen...
posted by symbioid
on Jul 7, 2010 -
19 answers
What is the best way to approach an author for an interview? I'm assuming I go through the publisher, although this author has published just one book. Since I'm a student/independent journalist, I'm wondering whether my email is likely to be forwarded along to the author. My feeling is the author may be interested, but since it's a student piece it's unlikely to sell more books. Should I worry about catering to the publisher in any way in my correspondence -- and if so, how? T
posted by brynnwood
on Jun 13, 2010 -
14 answers
Name that game: You're a feudal lord trying to conquer neighboring territories on a sort of RISK-style board. Make the wrong move and you'll enrage the pope.
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posted by zvs
on Dec 5, 2009 -
8 answers
I can't remember the name of the game, or where I found it, or whether it's for a computer or a PDA/smartphone. So, with nothing to google, I turn to you....
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posted by tzikeh
on Dec 1, 2009 -
5 answers
Resources for learning about soccer (football) tactics and strategy?
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posted by idb
on Mar 27, 2009 -
19 answers
