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I literally record every work conversation so I can go back to it when I zone out.
I even record my personal conversations. After Samsung added AI transcriptions, I have become a better person.
And I keep zoning out in the exact same place too…
I wonder if it’s really ADHD, or it is just that it is human nature to learn better by doing the task themselves, instead of simply listening. The expression “practice makes perfect” is indeed true. The connections between brain cells thicken and strengthen the more you repeat a task.
Errrgh it took me three attempts to read that
My problem is that I hyperfocus and endlessly strategise but then forget in between turns so that every move takes me way too long, and then I always win, so I find playing games with people only makes them hate me :(
I think this might be why I got into competitive online games; it seems like one off the few ways to get everybody at least thinking about it in the same way
This is why I always just setup games, explain victory conditions, and start playing a round as I explain the mechanics - I offer to reset after the first round but folks usually just want to play it out.
I’ve explained hundreds of different games over the years and top-down is always the way to go:
- “This is the theme and how to win” ↓
- “These are the things you need to win and these are the things that will hinder you” ↓
- “This is how each round is structured so you can get/avoid those things”.
If you do it bottom-up then people ask, “Why would I want that?” or “What’s that for?” and you’re constantly replying, “I’ll get to that”.
Practice rounds are one of my favorite ways to do it, but sadly my current group doesn’t like them. Definitely the way to go if you can, though.–
For some people that will work and it’s absolutely the optimal way to explain it - but I think that much information (critically stares at himself constantly over explaining) can be overwhelming.
explain victory conditions
That is key. Then I add these things help you, these others are obstacles.
It is infuriating to me how often people start explaining the rules without explaining what the actual goals are first. Like, what are we even doing here, start with that, m’kay?
I’ve had bad experiences with not doing victory conditions upfront since they’re sort of back-of-mind considerations I’ll forget about them until I start shifting my build/position/strategy to pursue one. Making sure everyone knows the long term goals is important before decisions are made or else folks will feel disempowered in the flow of the game.
It’s tough, cuz usually I sell people on the game by focusing on the fun mechanics of it, so it’s easy to go straight from mechanics to setup to first round, and have that awkward moment of “Wait, how do you win?”
Literally nothing gets better from not saying what the victory condition is the first thing you do
I’m getting into Battletech and it’s so good for that. The basic game is pretty intuitive, as long as one person knows what to roll and when it’s really easy for a new player to pick up. I’m growing my Inner Sphere collection so hopefully I can get all the folks I’m close to to give it a try - just lay out a bunch of Mechs with sheets ready, say “pick 4 and let’s blow shit up” and have some fun.
My first time playing battletech was just me and a friend of mine who hadn’t played either, and we both have fairly severe adhd symptoms. Trying to figure out how to keep track of movement rolls was confusing to say the least but we eventually got it.
I just ask what I do on my turn.
the only way to learn a game is to play it imho, at least it’s the only way i can lock in and actually keep track of understanding it
Let’s play a practice round
Or “wait can I see the rules real quick?” and just skim through the bits my brain is missing.
This. Your explanation made sense to you but glossed over the interplay of a few variables and nuances I need to fully grasp the intent. I need to see the instructions in context to get it.
It’s also that I got like 90% of that, even if it feels like less
It’s about the cones.
Snorky: I, King Snorky, hereby banish all humans to the sea!
Moe: I tuned out. Where are we going?
SimpsonsI love boardgames, but learning new ones (especially if you are playing a friend/family’s game they are trying to teach you) is so bloody painful. I wish I knew ahead of time what the game will be so I can pre-learn the rules on my own.
Dont worry it’s real easy
Middle aged man. Who has always wished I could play 40K. But my memory issues and adhd make it impossible on my own and I don’t know anyone to ask about it.
Even in my country and out in nowhere they have game shops now where you can just go and you will meet enthusiastic people that will be thrilled that you want.
Try battletech!
I am the best at not understanding the game but winning the game anyway.
“For the love of god, please write it down so I can review the rules… Yes, including the house rules… Not only because I don’t want you to change up the rules on me suddenly, it’s because I’d had forgotten what are the rules and what aren’t BS made up during…”
That’s me if someone plays a new board game with me
Well, I am also sorry I explain it for the fifth time during the same evening while clearly nobody asked for that and nobody except me plays board games anyways.
