miffy495 Posted July 31, 2013 I was also drinking along with you. Having the ability to fire up a stream so you can honestly say you don't drink alone is an amazing super power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berzee Posted July 31, 2013 "Idle Thumbs Plays Solitaire" is a strong contender for Best Idea 20XX. That's some procedurally generated video games-playing, that is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problem Machine Posted August 1, 2013 Between the solitaire and the Ragnar saga I'm starting to wonder if Nick has some sort of supernatural reality-bending powers when it comes to video games that make them always play out in the weirdest and most hilarious way possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted August 1, 2013 I feel like I just watched a very intelligent meta-commentary on the nature of twitch. That, or Nick was drunk and felt silly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted August 1, 2013 "LieBot, what is the saddest thing?" "Watching a man drink and play Solitaire in silence on twitch.tv." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen B Posted August 1, 2013 I hope Nick can bear to rewatch it for some Solitaire strats. He had outs in pretty much every game he restarted, especially the last one. That was practically nailed on. "LieBot, what is the saddest thing?" "Watching a man drink and play Solitaire in silence on twitch.tv." Also this is true. I just wanted to pat him on the back and say "it's going to be alright". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted August 1, 2013 That last game was so winnable, but it's a matter of shifting piles around to free up the ones you have, to make up for the one that's trapped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted August 1, 2013 That last game was so winnable, but it's a matter of shifting piles around to free up the ones you have, to make up for the one that's trapped. Screen shot 2013-08-01 at 10.52.48 AM.png Yeah, I thought that was weird. I fired up solitaire to make sure that you can move non-king cards to empty spaces, only to realize that my Windows installation did not come with games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted August 1, 2013 Yeah, I thought that was weird. I fired up solitaire to make sure that you can move non-king cards to empty spaces, only to realize that my Windows installation did not come with games.It probably does, but you have to manually enable them as a "windows feature," then they all just show up. (?!!?!?) We had to go through that process to get Solitaire going, and Nick's rage during that process alone should have probably also been streamed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted August 1, 2013 Windows 8 no longer comes with any games. You have to sign up with some Windows Store thingy before you can download solitaire and alike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted August 1, 2013 It probably does, but you have to manually enable them as a "windows feature," then they all just show up. (?!!?!?) We had to go through that process to get Solitaire going, and Nick's rage during that process alone should have probably also been streamed. So it seems. That's super weird. Also, seems like Nick was not being stupid. You can only move kings to empty spaces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted August 2, 2013 Moving any other card to an empty space is cheatin'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted August 2, 2013 Not if you buy the "Card Mover" DLC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen B Posted August 2, 2013 The solution wasn't to move them to an empty space but to move stacks between each other and keep removing cards until you reach the covered cards. Spoilers: 5 Spades > 6 Hearts, remove 6 Diamonds, 6 Hearts > 7 Spades, remove 7 Clubs, 7 Spades > 8 Hearts, remove 8 Diamonds, 8 Hearts > 9 Clubs, REVEAL YOUR PRIZE. Sick Solitaire stratz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted August 2, 2013 P elementary stratz if you've been in that situation before. Impressed you went to the lengths of telling him exactly which moves he needed to make. No, wait, not impressed, the other one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen B Posted August 2, 2013 I originally only included the first two moves as an "e.g." but then I saw it would only take two more to complete it so indulged myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegan Posted August 2, 2013 goddamnit breckon now I can't stop playing solitaire AUGH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted August 2, 2013 "Take On Mars" sounds like a Idle Thumbs worthy game to stream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dez Posted August 3, 2013 I haven't seen anything about that game, but if it's anything like Moonbase Alpha it would be a blast. Makes me wish they could have streamed Moonbase Alpha in it's prime. Now it would either be empty or just dudes mimicing that one Youtube video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLastBaron Posted August 3, 2013 Solitaire is the only tablet game I ever play, I switch back and forth between normal and spider every couple games to keep myself on my toes. On an actual computer I never ever paly it though, I'm a minesweeper guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted August 3, 2013 I just got my first tablet and I've spent the last couple days playing solitaire while watching Star Trek: The Next Generation. So basically, I've returned to the late 80s/early 90s and I brought futuristic device with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thestalkinghead Posted August 3, 2013 i don't know how to play solitaire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faegbeard Posted August 4, 2013 goddamnit breckon now I can't stop playing solitaire AUGH You and Nick will be embarrassed/pleased to learn that you can take back that cards that you have put up the top, saving you from situations such as these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted August 7, 2013 (WATCHES THREE MOST RECENT VIDEOS ON TWITCH.) What the hell was that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sclpls Posted August 7, 2013 My reaction to the latest stream is that lately Idle Thumbs must have been frequenting the smoke shops on Mission St. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites