Overheard on Discord

Written By Bharath Reddy

Here are a few highlights of recent chats on Discord, where the Messen community gathers online:

Join or Die

A brilliant documentary about the power of social capital (aka communities like Messen!) to improve both your personal health and democracy. Wild, right? Join or Die is available on Netflix until this Friday, April 17–give it a watch and join the conversation on Discord under #movies.

Bit Brigade!

Justin B gave a shout out for the April 5 concert with Bit Brigade and 8-bit Big Band are playing/speed-running Megaman X in Seattle. Did/have you see/n them? Share on Discord under #-open-forum (scroll to March 26)

Messen Community Members Justin and Whit reported, “It was a blast!”

Games We Love

Back in February, we asked the Messen community what they love about board gaming and what their all-time and current favorite games are.

There were lots of thoughtful responses.

I love the tactile nature. I love the heft, the card ripple, and maps/boards.

The combination of the social/the company and the decision space games offer.

I love that board games are social and in-person. I also love that board games provide a magic circle to explore how others and I react to conflict, disappointment, negotiation, trust.

 

Messen community member’s favorite games:

  • Cuba

  • Cribbage (yes–the classic!)

  • Mars

  • Galactic Cruise

  • Revive

  • Recall

  • Castles of Burgandy

  • Pax Renaissance

  • The Estates

  • Age of Steam

  • The Great Zimbabwe

What are your favorites? Join the conversation in Discord (#-open-forum – scroll to Feb 25)

Name that game!

Do you recognize this game? Share your answer in #-open-forum on the Messen Discord.

Bharath Reddy
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