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Tell me, what is it you plan to play in your one wild and precious life?

It's been a minute since we've had one of these, and boy does it seem like a good time for it: what are you playing, lately? What are the games (video and otherwise) that are keeping your attention, keeping your eyeline off Other Things, giving you the distraction and joy and dissociation and etc. that you need lately? What's good, what's bad-but-good, what are you revisiting, what are you looking forward to?
posted by cortex on Nov 19, 2024 - 36 comments

Open Gaming Thread: What are you playing right now?

Let's talk video-games, board-games, mobile games, mind-games, etc. What are you playing right now? :-)
posted by Fizz on Feb 17, 2023 - 89 comments

Metatalktail Hour: Reimagining the Olympics 🏆

Happy Saturday, everyone, welcome to your well-earned Metatalktail! This week, I'm thinking ... Let's say we get to create a Mefi version of the Olympics. What games of skill, grace, and virtuosity should we compete in? Something like this? Or this? Or? [more inside]
posted by taz on Sep 10, 2022 - 39 comments

Another video game roundup thread!

Figure it's about time for another "hey, what are you playing" games roundup post, so, hey, what are you playing? What's new? What have you gone back to for the nth time? What did you bounce right off of?
posted by cortex on Aug 9, 2022 - 108 comments

Video game roundup thread!

Hey, what video games are you playing lately? Come on in and talk about it!
posted by cortex on Jun 1, 2022 - 139 comments

Assemble the party

Do you like to play tabletop role-playing games? Do you want to play some TTRPGs online with other Mefites? Come on in and let's figure it out! [more inside]
posted by ourobouros on Feb 4, 2022 - 40 comments

April Fun Indoor Scavenger Hunt

Trying to run with a regular April Fools gag feels super weird this year, so...let's just have an indoor scavenger hunt! Can you find THE ROUNDEST THING in your home? Find a thing that needs finding, post a picture and/or description of it in the thread, suggest something else for folks to look for! [more inside]
posted by cortex on Apr 1, 2020 - 131 comments

Offer of Minecraft Server for all you lovely folks

Hi there, I don't know if anyone will be interested but if you are, I have a paid up Minecraft server with 50 open slots. It would be an easy way to interact with other Mefites, if you already own the game, and hopefully a nice distraction. [more inside]
posted by sharp pointy objects on Mar 24, 2020 - 11 comments

Stardew Multiplayer Meetups

As we self-quarantine, why not escape to Stardew Valley? This is a post to discuss the perfidy of Mayor Lewis, the struggle to fish and the delights of starfruit. Also, post if you'd like to form a multiplayer farm with other mefites (up to four per game).
posted by dorothyisunderwood on Mar 22, 2020 - 25 comments

“I'll be there with Bells on! Ho ho!”

I'm playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game was just released and it's available on the Nintendo Switch. It seems like everyone is playing these days. Let's talk about our islands/towns. What fruit did you end up getting? There are five possibilities (not counting coconuts): apples, cherries, peaches, pears, and oranges. If you're up for it, let's share our Nintendo Switch Friend codes so we can visit each other's islands/towns. This is a super chill game and it makes me happy. If you have the opportunity, consider picking it up. As always, be kind to yourself and to others. Happy crafting, farming, shopping, & exploring friendos.
posted by Fizz on Mar 21, 2020 - 126 comments

Metatalktail Hour: Games! Boardgames, phone games, and more

Happy weekend, Mefites! This weekend, jacquilynne wondered what games people are enjoying on Android phones lately. I'm also wondering what other kinds of games you've all been into -- boardgames, cardgames, rpg's, console or pc games. Even physical games you play with your actual body, if that's how you roll. [more inside]
posted by LobsterMitten on Feb 22, 2020 - 99 comments

‘Guess My Word’

Metafilter favorite Guess My Word was out of commission for almost all of 2019. Now it’s back! (previously previously previously previously)

[Warning edit: Daily spoilers in comments!]
posted by bq on Nov 18, 2019 - 117 comments

Love Nikki? ME TOO!

delfin mentioned Love Nikki Dress UP Queen in the politics thread, and I must know, who else plays? Because I'm unhealthily addicted and WHY CAN'T I GET ABOVE 50% in the current competition? WHYYYYYYYY?
posted by Eyebrows McGee on Mar 8, 2018 - 70 comments

This post is to share friend codes for Animal Crossing Pocket Camp

Hi friends! This post is for folks to share friend codes for the new mobile game from Nintendo, Animal Crossing Pocket Camp. Happy camping! List your game character name and your code. You can find your code in the More screen after you have finished the tutorial, by clicking Friends > Add Friend > Share Your ID > Copy ID.
posted by matildaben on Nov 24, 2017 - 279 comments

Looking back on ten years of FPPs

I've joined many web communities in my life, but none for as long or as wholeheartedly as MetaFilter. I've learned a lot, grown as a person, and taken direction from the thousands of smart, funny, and caring people who write here. And I've been inspired to write, too, putting more time and effort into researching worthwhile posts than I have at any other creative hobby. Sadly, what with work and the news chaos and competing interests it feels like there's less and less time to focus lately, and seeing linkrot erode what I do post is a drag. So when showbiz_liz's lovely celebration of ten years on the blue made me realize my own 10th Mefiversary was approaching, I was moved to do something about it. Nothing on the web lasts forever, but armed with old notes files, the Wayback Machine, and a drive to rediscover my own personal Best of the Web, I plowed through all 149 posts (and a few comments) to recover lost links, check on what had happened since, and organize it all into a single FPP omnibus for your reading pleasure. [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Oct 29, 2017 - 28 comments

Looking for a post that meant nothing to me

Some time in the past month or so, there was a post on the blue re games—specifically (using the term loosely), something about going through the levels and/or how quickly it takes to complete some games. Not much to go on, I know, but I have faith in you all. [more inside]
posted by she's not there on Oct 22, 2017 - 5 comments

MeFi Discord channel

Howdy! So, scrolling through the video game trailers post, I noticed there's quite a few resident gamers here in MeFi. Which made me wonder: Does metafilter have it's own Discord channel? I think it might be a good idea. It would be a good place to banter about politics while queueing for some Overwatch or whatever, and avoiding the casual racism and misoginy that permeates most multiplayer games. For those not in the know, discord is a low latency voice and text app designed for gaming. It's pretty good.
posted by _Synesthesia_ on Jun 12, 2017 - 16 comments

Narrative Games in Fanfare

As discussed in this Fanfare Talk post, there are some heavily narrative games that would benefit from Fanfare discussion. The rationale is that release threads on the Blue aren't really appropriate, because of the spoiler content, and (in terms of format) these games are similar to movies, shows, and books, in the way that discussion revolves much more around the plot and characters rather than game mechanics. I understand the reluctance to expand Fanfare any more than its current scope, but I think it's worth having the conversation about narrative games as an exception. [more inside]
posted by codacorolla on Mar 2, 2017 - 19 comments

Can't find post about infosec/hacking challenges

I could have sworn that a few months ago someone posted an FPP to a webpage made by a couple of guys who designed some interesting "real world" infosec/cryptography/hacking exercises meant to expand awareness of internet security, and now I can't find it anywhere. [more inside]
posted by stoneandstar on Nov 18, 2016 - 4 comments

A new Diplomacy game is about to begin ...

There's been too much real-life nastiness on this site in the past day or so. So I am proposing some make-believe nastiness instead: A new game of MeFi Diplomacy is now open for entrants. [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Jan 16, 2015 - 112 comments

97: The Perfect Hermit Crabitat

Episode 97 was recorded yesterday and runs about 1h 45min long as we discuss all our favorite posts from MetaFilter over the last month. [more inside]
posted by mathowie on Oct 7, 2014 - 42 comments

Players of Elder Scrolls Online

Just checking to see if anyone on metafilter is also playing Elder Scrolls Online. If you are and you would like to play with other Mefites then drop your user name in here. [more inside]
posted by Julnyes on Aug 15, 2014 - 11 comments

Post Stuff, Win Games, Yay Hooray

Just wanted to let folks know that I'm running a weekly game giveaway over at Gamefilter for the next couple of months, so now's a great time to come hang out and get your feet wet there, if you're interested. [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on May 25, 2014 - 28 comments

92: Numb and Number

Episode 92 of the podcast was recorded yesterday and runs about an hour and twenty minutes long covering all our favorite posts from the past month of MetaFilter [more inside]
posted by mathowie on May 13, 2014 - 50 comments

Immediate derail material

This is a way that many posts about independent games tend to go, where it is almost immediately sidetracked in to a discussion about Windows vs. everything else. Part of the solution is probably to put a windows only notification on the post, and part of the solution is probably just to move on without commenting if you're a mac user.
posted by codacorolla on Oct 21, 2012 - 52 comments

Fiasco by Skype?

Any MeFites want to start up some Skype-based games of Fiasco? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Sep 19, 2012 - 15 comments

Mefight Club 4.0

If you've never visited MefightClub, or maybe you drifted away because of the server capacity issues we were having for a while a while back, the site's had a big round of updates, and right this very minute is a great time to come play games and hang out with us! [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Aug 8, 2012 - 49 comments

Health Month - February

Health Month - February. [more inside]
posted by paduasoy on Jan 29, 2012 - 77 comments

It's The Most Healthiest Time Of The Year

December's Health Month is starting up! Come join (or rejoin) the MeFi team and meet some of those goals you've been meaning to get around to. Lots of sponsorship chips are floating around for those who need them. [more inside]
posted by moira on Nov 30, 2011 - 20 comments

Glitch

Could we add Glitch to the profile social apps? There's already a MetaFilter group there and there are a lot of social aspects to the game. The more people you know in the game, the more fun it is. Thanks!
posted by ColdChef on Oct 21, 2011 - 148 comments

WTF is a rotato?

A very happy 4rth Anniversary to Mefight Club! [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Oct 11, 2011 - 75 comments

Healthy MeFites are Happy MeFites!

If you like Health and are familiar with the unit of time known as Months, then you'll love Health Month: The October Edition! [more inside]
posted by Alvy Ampersand on Sep 30, 2011 - 21 comments

Game on!

MeFi Mag September issue is HERE!(MagCloud) and also HERE!(pdf direct). It's all about games, and while not the massive tome we'd hoped for (more a modest pastime), it still includes: [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Sep 19, 2011 - 60 comments

MeFi Pick 'em: Fantasy Football For Lazy People

MeFi NFL Pick 'em is on. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by theichibun on Sep 6, 2011 - 38 comments

MeFits unite!

It's time for another game of Health Month! Buster has come up with new features for September that give players better control over rules. [more inside]
posted by immlass on Aug 30, 2011 - 51 comments

Health Month superheroes

The MeFits over at Health Month are gearing up for another month, and we want you! Join our rag-tag band of good-habit-making superheroes (costumes not included). [more inside]
posted by sarahnade on Jul 27, 2011 - 105 comments

Be a MeFit!

It's time for folks to sign up for Health Month again if they haven't already. (Previously: 1, 2, 3, 4) Special shout-out to web-goddess who has taken over as Fearless Leader! [more inside]
posted by immlass on Jun 27, 2011 - 69 comments

Health Month in May

It's that time again. Join Team MetaFilter for the May Game over at Health Month! previously, (previouslier, previousliest) [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Apr 29, 2011 - 66 comments

I've got that Health Month Feelin'

Join Team MetaFilter for the April Game over at Health Month! Why should you join? A) It's fun. 2) You might actually improve your health. iii) Because mefites have accomplished some pretty great changes. (previously, previouslier) [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Mar 31, 2011 - 88 comments

It's Health Month Time Again!

Are you a geek? Do charts and graphs help you accomplish things? Do you have personal goals that might could use some group encouragement? Join Team Metafilter for the March game over at Health Month! [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Mar 1, 2011 - 67 comments

Hey, check it out: Gamefilter

Games are fun, and talking about games is fun. So it's pretty cool that stavrosthewonderchicken has recently built a mefi-inspired site called Gamefilter, for linking to neat game- (video and otherwise) related stuff on the web and talking about those things. Go check it out! [more inside]
posted by cortex on Feb 17, 2011 - 52 comments

Health Month

I'm going to be playing Health Month for the month of March. I noticed there wasn't a MetaFilter team, so I made one. Are you playing Health Month? Do you want to play Health Month? Join the team!
posted by ocherdraco on Feb 3, 2011 - 69 comments

The Edge of reason

Update to this post on Tim Langdell, Mobigames and the Edge trademark: EA Victorious as Court Denies Injunction Against Publisher for 'Edge' Trademark The court has denied Edge Games’ motion for injunction, citing that it believes that Langdell made fraudulent statements to the US Patent and Trademark Office and strongly believes that Langdell is “suspect,” and has been “trolling” the game industry for licensing opportunities. His actions could possibly warrant “criminal penalties.”
posted by Artw on Oct 5, 2010 - 4 comments

SSSSssssss.....

Any interest in starting a metafilter Minecraft server? Either creative or (the still very buggy) survival mode?
posted by empath on Sep 8, 2010 - 131 comments

OUTSIDE TIME.

Come Out and Play! So this big real world games festival is going on in Gowanus and around Prospect Park. Paper Airplane Derbys and Sidewalk Wars and Mystery Solving is going on. [more inside]
posted by edbles on Jun 5, 2010 - 6 comments

March Madness 2010

NCAA basketball is upon us. For all interested parties, I have set up a pick 'em on Yahoo! [more inside]
posted by reenum on Mar 11, 2010 - 20 comments

Animal Crossing has stolen my soul

The last time anyone asked about a meetup of MeFites in Animal Crossing was in 2006. Anyone playing AC: City Folk want to visit and swap fruit? [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake on Feb 21, 2010 - 4 comments

Who are the MeFi Olympians?

Who are the MeFi Olympians? [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady on Feb 13, 2010 - 159 comments

Words With (Metafilter) Friends

Words With Friends Free is a free implementation of Scrabble for the iPhone. One of the nice things is being able to invite players by username. Let's get our words on; post your Words With Friends username here if you'd like to play. I'm on Words With Friends as "DWRoelands". (I am assuming these sorts of posts are still okay, based on the similar Spore thread from a while back. Please delete if things have changed.)
posted by DWRoelands on Feb 10, 2010 - 94 comments

MeFight Club Fright-lu-ween invitations

Greeting from Mefight Club! Come play with us on this special weekend! The madmen at Valve are having a special weekend of Halloween themed excitement, achievements and hats. Come over to the MeFight Club (run by MetaFilter's Own™ stavrosthewonderchicken and have fun with all of the regulars (and irregulars) over the weekend. [more inside]
posted by boo_radley on Oct 29, 2009 - 47 comments

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