Well, who would have thought it? I became a counter clipper. There was a time when I would have sworn that I would never bother clipping counters, but it is really quite calming for when I just cannot be bothered painting figures. In addition, the clipped counters are rather aesthetically pleasing, and it keeps my focus on games I own instead of on the new shiny. This last is a Good Thing.
Of course, RSI is a potential problem from too much counter clipping, but it's meant to be relaxing, so just clip a few counters, drink tea, watch TV, and take it easy. Those counters will be clipped before you realise it. Now if only I could manage to read the rules for these games with the clipped counters...
Apologies to those that thought this post might be about a Zen-based game. Sorry about that.
I do admire the clipped counters of some of the second hand games I have bought and admire those that have the patience, but have never once clipped a counter. I understand the aestheticism and usefulness of them once on the board but I just cannot do it :-)
ReplyDeleteI used to be the same as you, Shaun. It's not for everyone. There is a significant faction on the ASL forums that actively shudders when they see clipped counters! :-D As it is, I have the time and when I don't feel up to anything else it is quite therapeutic. Also, I do not have the patience to sit down and just watch TV. I have to be doing something else. Clipping counters is one thing that fits the bill, letting me watch while my hands work on autopilot.
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