This thread is a good example of the kind of practical information that's actually useful. Not 'travel is amazing' but 'here is exactly what things cost.'
The Battle of Carrhae (53 BC), where Marcus Crassus was killed and the Roman standards captured, haunted Roman strategic thinking for a generation. The inability of Roman heavy infantry to defeat Parthian horse archers on open terrain was a genuine tactical problem.
The Kushana Empire (1st-3rd centuries AD), which controlled the intersection of the Silk Road, the Indian subcontinent, and the steppe world, was one of the most culturally diverse polities in the ancient world. Its coins show rulers with inscriptions in Greek, Bactrian, and Indian scripts.
The psychological benefit of budget travel that doesn't get discussed enough: you learn what you actually need to be happy, which is usually much less than you think.
I had the opposite experience — rail pass worked great for me
Hard disagree on this one, but I respect the take
Source? Not doubting you, just want to learn more
This needs more upvotes
The BGG hotness list is mostly noise but occasionally surfaces genuinely excellent designs early. Worth checking monthly.
I've been saying this for months! Glad someone finally posted it
Your electrical system age argument is the most persuasive case for rewiring I've read.
Bookmarked. This is the kind of content I come here for
Brass Birmingham's scoring for networks at end of both eras creates a double accounting that feels fair even when it hurts.
This community is so helpful. Thanks everyone
This thread is a good example of the kind of practical information that's actually useful. Not 'travel is amazing' but 'here is exactly what things cost.'
Respectfully disagree. Here's my experience: Honestly it changed how I think about the whole hobby
The Battle of Carrhae (53 BC), where Marcus Crassus was killed and the Roman standards captured, haunted Roman strategic thinking for a generation. The inability of Roman heavy infantry to defeat Parthian horse archers on open terrain was a genuine tactical problem.
The Kushana Empire (1st-3rd centuries AD), which controlled the intersection of the Silk Road, the Indian subcontinent, and the steppe world, was one of the most culturally diverse polities in the ancient world. Its coins show rulers with inscriptions in Greek, Bactrian, and Indian scripts.
Agreed on the Datsun Z-car 240Z design story. Goertz's influence is documented.
Great point about 240Z. I'd add that consistency beats intensity
Your first show judging system explanation helped me understand why I didn't place last year.
Hot take but I think you're right
The psychological benefit of budget travel that doesn't get discussed enough: you learn what you actually need to be happy, which is usually much less than you think.