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Lutherf

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I like to play casual games when I'm working. It's kind of a reward for me when I finish a project and take 5 min to play a quick game of whatever. I really try to keep it to 5 minute games too. The last thing I need when I have a pile of stuff on my desk is to get sucked into some kind of "campaign".

To that end I recently discovered Mahjong Dimensions. It's a simple game and even has a timer so I can't possibly play it longer than the 5 minutes and 50 seconds that the timer allows.

Well, that would be just plain dandy except that they added this damned "Play Again?" button!!

I freaking hate this addiction!!:lamo
 
I like to play casual games when I'm working. It's kind of a reward for me when I finish a project and take 5 min to play a quick game of whatever. I really try to keep it to 5 minute games too. The last thing I need when I have a pile of stuff on my desk is to get sucked into some kind of "campaign".

To that end I recently discovered Mahjong Dimensions. It's a simple game and even has a timer so I can't possibly play it longer than the 5 minutes and 50 seconds that the timer allows.

Well, that would be just plain dandy except that they added this damned "Play Again?" button!!

I freaking hate this addiction!!:lamo

Hello, my name is Beaudreax, and I'm a Mahjongaholic. This is coming from my heart, so keep that in mind as we proceed -

Slowly put down the mouse. Turn your head away from the screen and push back from the desk. Once you've done this, slowly stand up so that you don't inadvertently fall into the keyboard (this is an autonomic reaction due to quick onset withdrawal). Once on your feet, turn your feet to where your toes are in the opposite direction of the computer and pointed toward an exit. Stand still for approximately 3 seconds, so as regain your composure and not loose your equilibrium (same reason as before - fight the urge - keep repeating "I can do this"). After the 3 seconds have passed, if your head is not spinning and your vision is clear, move your left foot so as to place it about 12 to 18 inches in front of your right foot. Repeat this process with the right foot being placed in front of the left foot. Continue to repeat this procedure slowly, alternating between your left and right feet, until you reach the doorway, or window, or whatever opening in a wall can be used as an emergency exit. DO NOT LOOK BACK - computers are insidious and will draw you back in. Once you have cleared the area and your computer is no longer in sight, find an employee that is playing a game on their computer and give them a polite, but stern lecture about wasting company time on computer games. The purpose of this part of the procedure is not to correct the employee's behavior, but rather to use reverse psychology on your own subconscious and place a reminder that computer games are bad, money is good. Good luck, and keep us informed of your progress.

Of course you can always PM me or anyone else in Mahjong Anonymous for help at any time, day or night. We're here for you brother.
 
I like to play casual games when I'm working. It's kind of a reward for me when I finish a project and take 5 min to play a quick game of whatever. I really try to keep it to 5 minute games too. The last thing I need when I have a pile of stuff on my desk is to get sucked into some kind of "campaign".

To that end I recently discovered Mahjong Dimensions. It's a simple game and even has a timer so I can't possibly play it longer than the 5 minutes and 50 seconds that the timer allows.

Well, that would be just plain dandy except that they added this damned "Play Again?" button!!

I freaking hate this addiction!!:lamo


Call mahjong-anon. NOW.... I got stuck on that game one afternoon for about six months...... went to the M.D for Carpel mouse finger syndrome ... :shock:

Thom Paine
 
Hello, my name is Beaudreax, and I'm a Mahjongaholic. This is coming from my heart, so keep that in mind as we proceed -

Slowly put down the mouse. Turn your head away from the screen and push back from the desk. Once you've done this, slowly stand up so that you don't inadvertently fall into the keyboard (this is an autonomic reaction due to quick onset withdrawal). Once on your feet, turn your feet to where your toes are in the opposite direction of the computer and pointed toward an exit. Stand still for approximately 3 seconds, so as regain your composure and not loose your equilibrium (same reason as before - fight the urge - keep repeating "I can do this"). After the 3 seconds have passed, if your head is not spinning and your vision is clear, move your left foot so as to place it about 12 to 18 inches in front of your right foot. Repeat this process with the right foot being placed in front of the left foot. Continue to repeat this procedure slowly, alternating between your left and right feet, until you reach the doorway, or window, or whatever opening in a wall can be used as an emergency exit. DO NOT LOOK BACK - computers are insidious and will draw you back in. Once you have cleared the area and your computer is no longer in sight, find an employee that is playing a game on their computer and give them a polite, but stern lecture about wasting company time on computer games. The purpose of this part of the procedure is not to correct the employee's behavior, but rather to use reverse psychology on your own subconscious and place a reminder that computer games are bad, money is good. Good luck, and keep us informed of your progress.

Of course you can always PM me or anyone else in Mahjong Anonymous for help at any time, day or night. We're here for you brother.


:rofl

I'm getting Mahjong tremors just thinking about that dimensions game and don't dare go to a table game.

I am rising from the computer now, slowly I turn, inch by inch.....

Thom Paine
 
I like to play casual games when I'm working. It's kind of a reward for me when I finish a project and take 5 min to play a quick game of whatever. I really try to keep it to 5 minute games too. The last thing I need when I have a pile of stuff on my desk is to get sucked into some kind of "campaign".

To that end I recently discovered Mahjong Dimensions. It's a simple game and even has a timer so I can't possibly play it longer than the 5 minutes and 50 seconds that the timer allows.

Well, that would be just plain dandy except that they added this damned "Play Again?" button!!

I freaking hate this addiction!!:lamo
Diablo 2 is good for that. I like using the Hero Editer to play around with diferent builds and such, too.
 
Diablo 2 is good for that. I like using the Hero Editer to play around with diferent builds and such, too.

That was a tough one to only play for 5 minutes until after you beat the game. From there you could just run through one of the stages really quick or knock off....what the heck was his name......Pindleskin?
 
Debating on forums is my casual game.
 
I have an app on my tablet that downloads NYT and LA Times, USA Today crosswords, etc.

I'll have it up when I start my work day, helps me get the brain firing up.

Pinball Arcade is also great 30+ real machines, almost as good as playing a real machine (which I have been looking to buy a few..)
 
I like to play casual games when I'm working. It's kind of a reward for me when I finish a project and take 5 min to play a quick game of whatever. I really try to keep it to 5 minute games too. The last thing I need when I have a pile of stuff on my desk is to get sucked into some kind of "campaign".

To that end I recently discovered Mahjong Dimensions. It's a simple game and even has a timer so I can't possibly play it longer than the 5 minutes and 50 seconds that the timer allows.

Well, that would be just plain dandy except that they added this damned "Play Again?" button!!

I freaking hate this addiction!!:lamo

If I am feeling like smashing video avatars then a couple of rounds of Soul Caliber, or a World of Tanks match. World of Tanks for me is like golf for other people.
 
If I am feeling like smashing video avatars then a couple of rounds of Soul Caliber, or a World of Tanks match. World of Tanks for me is like golf for other people.

Do you play World of Warplanes? I do, and use the same user name both here and there. I have World of Tanks, but just can't get into like I have World of Warplanes.
 
If I am feeling like smashing video avatars then a couple of rounds of Soul Caliber, or a World of Tanks match. World of Tanks for me is like golf for other people.

golf is like driving a tiger tank firing its 88mm gun at enemies? i like your logic
 
The one casual game I play is Angry Birds when Im in the airport and if the wifi is spotty. At home Ive got a ton more games. :cool:
 
Do you play World of Warplanes? I do, and use the same user name both here and there. I have World of Tanks, but just can't get into like I have World of Warplanes.

I am a flight simulator snob. I run DCS and X-Plane if tell you anything. I use them to hone my skills for drone piloting. X-Plane has very good fidelity for that sort of thing. I've played World of Warplanes, but it just doesn't float my boat. Its a good game but I already have time in tanks and I am not interested in the grinds. I have the entire current American line in my garage right now. It took a awhile and I am going to settle for just playing it and enjoying it. Maybe when I get more ambitious I might do WOP.
 
I am a flight simulator snob. I run DCS and X-Plane if tell you anything. I use them to hone my skills for drone piloting. X-Plane has very good fidelity for that sort of thing. I've played World of Warplanes, but it just doesn't float my boat. Its a good game but I already have time in tanks and I am not interested in the grinds. I have the entire current American line in my garage right now. It took a awhile and I am going to settle for just playing it and enjoying it. Maybe when I get more ambitious I might do WOP.

I found WoWp first and got hooked. A number of guys I team up with tried to get me to DL WoT's, so I did. I got my butt handed to me every time, and lost interest. I'll give it another try, but I had a problem getting the keyboard controls to make sense to me. Maybe it's because I'm an old guy and have been a licensed pilot for over 30 years, but WoWp's is easy for me.

I've not tried the other flight simulators. I tried Microsoft Flight Simulator years ago, and it was true to real life flight, but technically boring. The version 1.5 rollout of WoWp has made it more true to life as far the reaction to manual input versus plane reaction and aerodynamics. Many of the long time players don't like it, and I feel it's because they now have to actually fly rather than just point and shoot.

What do you like the most about the flight simulators you listed?
 
I found WoWp first and got hooked. A number of guys I team up with tried to get me to DL WoT's, so I did. I got my butt handed to me every time, and lost interest. I'll give it another try, but I had a problem getting the keyboard controls to make sense to me. Maybe it's because I'm an old guy and have been a licensed pilot for over 30 years, but WoWp's is easy for me.

I've not tried the other flight simulators. I tried Microsoft Flight Simulator years ago, and it was true to real life flight, but technically boring. The version 1.5 rollout of WoWp has made it more true to life as far the reaction to manual input versus plane reaction and aerodynamics. Many of the long time players don't like it, and I feel it's because they now have to actually fly rather than just point and shoot.

What do you like the most about the flight simulators you listed?

For X-plane and DCS is the fidelity. For X-plane the fidelity of the flight model its very accurate within most situations. DCS the control and operational characteristics has extreme fidelity. Very similar to Falcon 4.0 and its iterations. You would be able to go the checklists and operate any of the aircraft in real life a fair degree of confidence. You can run combat missions as well and you can turn down the fidelity if you want to fart around.
 
I like to play casual games when I'm working. It's kind of a reward for me when I finish a project and take 5 min to play a quick game of whatever. I really try to keep it to 5 minute games too. The last thing I need when I have a pile of stuff on my desk is to get sucked into some kind of "campaign".

To that end I recently discovered Mahjong Dimensions. It's a simple game and even has a timer so I can't possibly play it longer than the 5 minutes and 50 seconds that the timer allows.

Well, that would be just plain dandy except that they added this damned "Play Again?" button!!

I freaking hate this addiction!!:lamo


Bejeweled was to me as Mahjong is to you. Then I got a PS4 and when on a Playstation rave.....still on it. I've been bouncing from PS2 to PS3 to PS4 and back again for weeks now. If time had a pause button, I would be an extremely happy girl. Because time is my "game over"
 
I play Minecraft with buddies

Not sure it can be more casual
 
My weakness is for USA Today's mini Sodoku. Unlike the big nine by nine Sodoku that can take a very long time to solve, Mini Sodoku is six by six and can easily be solved in less than five minutes.
Every puzzle is rated for a degree of difficulty by one to five stars and when I started I would try to solve them in that many minutes.
I can now solve in less than half that time.
I also enjoy crossword puzzles when i have the time, but the pure numerical logic under the restriction of a short time, that Mini Sodoku offers, gives my brain a quick exercise that always gets the neurons firing.
Mini Sudoku on USATODAY.com
After solving todays puzzle click on the calender below and to the left to bring up past puzzles.
I am addicted and on occasion, when I have time, I will solve a whole month.
Running Adblock keeps from having to watch those annoying commercials between games.
 
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