Speed painting might skip some steps, but is that a bad thing? (just wondering out loud here.) @patricia558 has a point about it teaching instinct, but I'm not sure it's that serious. Art doesn't always need every single step, right? Sometimes jumping in can help you learn faster. Your friend might be worried about basics, but speed painting is just another way to practice. In the end, it's all about what works for you, not following rules strictly.

Yeah flat earth stuff is total nonsense, but Ellis.cole is right about finding that one good point in the weirdest places. I got shouted down once for asking a simple question and later found out it was actually a valid hole in the usual story.

That "drop the ball" feeling ties into a wider pattern of letdowns in customer service now.

Val518's whole thing about banning snacks feels over the top. A bit of chip dust on a card isn't the end of the world, and you can always use cheaper sleeves for casual nights. The real problem is making people so nervous about snacks that they forget to have fun. It's a game, not a museum exhibit.

Your "fancy ketchup" comment might be more helpful than you think. It's honest feedback that cuts through the fuss.