@Zerbique Glad it's not the always dreadful politics comin' into play. Sounds as if the system could use a "make-over", though. Your board gaming analogy made sense.
@Zerbique I feel for you, my friend, and have been greatly disappointed by how things work in academic circles. That's why I tried to change careers and now work like a slave instead. 😄 I hope you have better luck than me, don't give up in any case.
Solo mode was a stretch goal that has recently been unlocked! So soloable it is!