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Hot take: Did that player critique my setup or just being a jerk? I still can't decide
Last month at a local game night in Austin, a guy told me I was playing Spirit Island all wrong. He said my strategy of focusing on slow powers first was holding the group back. I got defensive at first, but I sat back and watched how he handled his turns. He was right about a couple things I never noticed, like timing my innate powers better. Now I run turns totally different and my win rate actually went up. But I still wonder if that criticism was meant to help or if he just wanted to show off. What's the line between helpful feedback and someone just being bossy at the table? Has anyone else had a random player change how they play a game for good?
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nathan_torres342mo ago
Watch what they actually do at the table, not just what they say. If they back up their critique with solid moves and better results, they're probably trying to help even if it stings. But if they just keep talking without showing you anything useful, you can safely ignore them.
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nathan_thompson622mo ago
3 minutes of unsolicited advice at a game night sounds more like ego than teaching.
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