COVID-19 3D Print it Forward

COVID-19 3D Print it Forward

3d printing, commentary, news |March 25, 2020 |by klkitchens |0

Folks in the USA and all around the world are suddenly finding themselves with a lot of extra time at home due to limited working and shelter in place orders. Many sewing experts (my wife included) have taken to making basic cloth facemasks to help as one line of defense. Great work! My company is still operating (we’re a small group anyway) and I’m working remotely, but a 3D printer requires very little interaction once it’s begun its work. It’s been hard to find a solid organized project to use this tool for more than just novelties and gaming and [..]

Social Distancing is NOT House Arrest

commentary |March 19, 2020 |by klkitchens |0

Have seen on social media where some folks are ridiculously getting mad when they see others out riding bikes, walking, or getting other exercise… Social Distancing is NOT staying at home. Social Distancing is keeping a safe (6′ or more) distance from other people It’s why we can still go to stores and get supplies, etc. Staying at home as much as you can is a good thing. However, staying out of crowds is more important. It’s perfectly safe to go outside and play, hike, explore, fish, run, bike, etc… Our houses are NOT hermetically sealed anyway. If being outside [..]

But What About Socialization???

commentary |December 5, 2018 |by klkitchens |0

When we experimented with homeschooling our kids, the biggest protest from those who didn’t understand the need or desire was “What about socialization???” Saw this over on BGG: Do you never miss the social aspect in solo gaming? One thing in this hobby i really Like is the social aspect of gaming. I really miss that thing when i solo. Do you ever miss the social aspect when you play solo? Not really, no. While I enjoy playing some games with family from time to time, solo gaming is just a different beast entirely. They aren’t really a comparable experience. [..]

Can’t Keep a Good Man Down…

commentary, game customization, papercrafting, variants |October 4, 2018 |by klkitchens |0

Of course, you can’t keep a good woman down either, but since I’m not a woman, using “or woman” or “person” would have been needlessly cumbersome… Absence of MaliceRecently had an unplanned “break” from BGG thanks to the Secret Police once again not liking officially unapproved and unauthorized opinions being expressed (even when done so in polite but confident discussion). This is an area that needs to be addressed as I daresay in most cases the offender doesn’t realize they’ve touched a hidden third rail and just get suspended while the so-called “offensive” comment is left on the site. It’s [..]

Gaming is Social, Games Need Not Be – The Cons of Solitaire Gaming

commentary |August 28, 2015 |by klkitchens |1

Despite all the benefits of solitaire gaming, it’s certainly not without its problems. Problems that are unique to most solo gamers and especially those of us for which gaming alone is nearly 100% of the experience. Don’t get me wrong, this is not a complaint in any way, shape, or form. Just an observation. Inspired by this discussion on BGG, “Fighting the funk“, I decided to proceed with this post that I’d been “cooking” for some time. First off, with respect the to the title. Gaming is social, games need not be. A lot of people malign the solo gamer [..]