The last time I remember there being anything close to a panic was the 3GS launch, at least locally (Boston) - people lined up in the wee, wee hours and people going home unhappy.

People have poor enough impulse control playing farming sims. Add to that the very real rush of playing with very real money and this feels like a recipe for disaster to me.

I don't really get why the media are being cox about this.

+1

I'm using the NBC Live Extra app on ipad and it's pretty damn good. Water polo always manages to look like shit, but just about everything else is clear over my work wifi and even better at home.

+1

FWIW, we called it 'suicide' as kids.

It's all just a bunch of sabre rattling, really. Can't just give up a game without thinking about the appeal.

Actually, the setup of the zones reminds me a little more of Kenken. Which is also awesome!

Rare swimming humor! +1

Oof, harsh subjects call for harsh funny. +1

I love this idea so much I want to print it out and hug it.

Please please please enlighten us with the highbrow entertainment that you partake in. I have no doubt the people you support are the very paragons of virtuous living.

I second this. It's monthly, and I usually do wander over to take a peek, but I'm sure not everyone does.

Better, at least, than switch and 'bate.

It's not the same. Is your local bakery a better deal? Yes. It's probably of higher quality, too. But there really is something about the experience of Cinnabonning.

The Lion's share. Fucking Lannisters.

I think that's pretty reasonable.

He's not wrong.