The plan was simple: hop the fence and talk about life beyond the table. What followed was a tour of real projects, real rest, and the stories that keep us curious. Mike is in the final stretch of transforming a 1950s metal trailer into a cozy home, complete with a shipping container for laundry now and a dream board game room later. That sparks a candid moment about trimming a 375-game collection to something that fits the life we want, not the shelves we have.Holidays feel different this year. We trade travel stress for staying put with a sick kid, lean into small rituals like lefsa at cookie parties, and give ourselves permission to skip plans. On screen, we sift through Stranger Things fatigue, embrace the joy of finishing a saga, and remember why comfort rewatches like Pitch Perfect hit so hard. The real surprise is Dispatch, a story-first superhero game voiced by Aaron Paul and loaded with Critical Role talent. It plays like an interactive series, makes fast decisions matter, and is friendly to anyone who doesn’t “do” video games.We also tackle creativity fear in tabletop roleplaying. Not everyone wants to improv a backstory on day one, and that’s okay. With a supportive DM, a clear map, and a guided campaign, even the “uncreative” can learn to explore, ask better questions, and find character along the way. We look ahead to a Walking Dead–style TTRPG run by our friend Izzy, then pivot to two sci-fi stops: Pluribus on Apple TV, a hive mind thriller with sharp ideas about identity, and Avatar: Fire and Ash, a long, glossy continuation best watched after the first two films.Come for the tiny home grit, stay for the media gems, and leave with practical courage to downsize, start small, and try a new story format. If you enjoyed this one, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop us a note with your comfort rewatch or a beginner-friendly TTRPG we should try next.We want to hear from our listeners! Send us a text with recommendations, weigh in on discussions, or just say hi!Support the showAs always, come interact with us online, let us know if you have any feedback, and leave us a review/comment anywhere you get your favorite podcasts! https://www.instagram.com/operation_game_night_podcast/ Show your support for the OGN Crew by contributing to the OGN War Chest: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2396881/support

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