Candy & Brevis
Candy
Hey Brevis, have you ever tried a board game that needs both sharp strategy and a splash of spontaneous fun? Settlers of Catan always gets me giggling while I’m planning my next move—what’s your take on it?
Brevis
Settlers of Catan is a perfect blend of calculation and chaos. I love the resource management and building algorithm, but I still get a kick out of a lucky roll or a well‑timed trade that throws everyone off balance. It’s the only game that makes me feel like a strategist and a prankster at the same time.
Candy
Totally! I love when the dice decide to go rogue and you get that sweet “I knew it!” moment—just a reminder that strategy can be fun and a little chaotic, right? How often do you play with friends versus solo building?
Brevis
Yeah, that “I knew it” moment is the only thing that keeps me from turning the game into a spreadsheet. I play with friends about twice a month—enough to test the algorithms in real time—and I solo a lot more, sometimes just a weekend, to run different settlement scenarios and see how the resource ratios shift. It’s the perfect way to fine‑tune my strategy without the social noise.
Candy
That sounds like a blast! I’d guess you’re the “resource king” when you’re solo and the “robber mastermind” when you’re in a group—any favorites you swear by?