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Well, I've visited both the Orkney Islands and Skara Brae itself, at the Winter Solstice, so seems like I'll be giving this game a try!

As one that played Baird's Tale on Apple Laser 2, as a kid, Skara Brae catches my eyes easily. Will give it a go

Surely “Stuck In The Midden With You” would be a more appropriate announcement title?

andyhre wrote: ↑04 March 2026, 14:29 ok, so 5,000 years ago I suspect the Orkney island were Pictish, if anything. The Scotti didn't move from Ireland until about 1,500 years ago and the Norse probably got there before Scots.
/yes, I am being THAT GUY, sorry/

Beat me to it I'm sure whatever language the neolithic inhabitants spoke, it wouldn't have sounded like they were reciting Burns poetry...

andyhre wrote: ↑04 March 2026, 14:29 ok, so 5,000 years ago I suspect the Orkney island were Pictish, if anything. The Scotti didn't move from Ireland until about 1,500 years ago and the Norse probably got there before Scots.
/yes, I am being THAT GUY, sorry/

Love this historical comment! Also, great tutorial; thanks!

andyhre wrote: ↑04 March 2026, 14:29 ok, so 5,000 years ago I suspect the Orkney island were Pictish, if anything. The Scotti didn't move from Ireland until about 1,500 years ago and the Norse probably got there before Scots.
/yes, I am being THAT GUY, sorry/

Much appreciated

kjduffy wrote: ↑05 March 2026, 19:34

andyhre wrote: ↑04 March 2026, 14:29 ok, so 5,000 years ago I suspect the Orkney island were Pictish, if anything. The Scotti didn't move from Ireland until about 1,500 years ago and the Norse probably got there before Scots.
/yes, I am being THAT GUY, sorry/

Beat me to it I'm sure whatever language the neolithic inhabitants spoke, it wouldn't have sounded like they were reciting Burns poetry...

I would think the comment is not so much about language than it is about culture and identity - which admittedly comprises language...
The British Isles have been much trodden upon over the millenia and centuries. The boardgame Britannia illustrates that beautifully.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240/britannia

Really looking forward to trying this, so glad to have it available, thank you

This is a fantastic game with catchy artwork, dripping with theme, and I really enjoy the BGA adaptation. Great work to all involved!