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My 13 hour flight just got delayed 7 hours, I'm stuck at my second airport, and I dont think I'm gonna make it. I have some movies and audio books on my phone, but really only anticipated having to burn the flight time via napping and some media, not 7 hours leading up to it, and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna mentally burn out on passive media.

  • I have media on my phone - movies, shows and audio books, but I can only do about 2-3 hours at a stretch before I burn out on those things.
  • I have wifi and power both on the ground and on the plane, although I'm sure the connection once we get going isn't going to be performance enough for online games.
  • I have a phone and headset but didn't bring a laptop because it was just extra bulk I didn't think I'd need. I don't have a switch or steam deck or anything neat.
  • I have access to the airport lounge, so drinks are free, and I get free drinks on the plane. I don't want to get wasted or have to pee constantly, so my plan is to jim lahey it.
  • I'm intrigued by mobile games, but every one I've tried has felt too gimmicky with gambling or freemium BS mechanics. Also tried started valley but it never got me hooked either. I have an android and will buy games if they're worth it.
  • I'm open to any other ideas that could somehow mentally (or physically while on the ground) stimulate me.
  • I'm a dude in my 30s with a family and kids, but I'm currently traveling solo.
  • I've already killed 2 hours on a plane and 2 more on the ground (my planned connection time) doing nothing, I was saving my media trying to avoid burning out on shit before I get on the plane.
  • I suck at sleeping when on the go.
  • I'm on my 3rd mimosa and bored as fuck.

Help.

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[–] Wilzax@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Download a textbook on a topic you're interested in and read it, see how much you can learn by the time you land

[–] Ilandar@aussie.zone 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Don't kill your time. When you're in the final moments of your life you'll most likely wish you had more, so make the effort to be thankful for every second you have now.

[–] And009@reddthat.com 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Seconds are extra long in airports and traveling. Only option is to fall asleep and travel forward in time

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[–] WhoRoger@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Last time I was stuck, I downloaded the Lemuroid emulator and went on to explore retro games. Phantasy Star IV was quite rad.

[–] spauldo@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 year ago

Go outside and sit with the smokers.

Smokers talk. Everyone's equal in the smoke pit. You can meet some really interesting people that way.

A few hours of secondhand smoke won't kill you. Otherwise humanity would have gone extinct in the 70s.

[–] Hillock@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago

Depending on the airport/country you are stuck in, you can take a trip to the nearby city. I was once stuck in Singapore Airport for 13 hours and just took a day trip to Singapore. It's a bit risky in your scenario because they might move your flight forward but depending on the circumstances of the delay it might be fine.

Almost all airports have a spa or some kind of wellness offers. Would be a great time to try it out. Maybe you discover something new you like, worst case scenario you wasted 1-2 hours. In general look up entertainment offers at the airport. Most have at least an internet cafe that would allow you to play "proper" games since mobile games aren't yours.

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 year ago

Airports are near cities. Go do tourist things in the city.

[–] teawrecks@sopuli.xyz 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is starting a conversation with someone an option?

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[–] fushuan@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago

Put an alarm and sleep.

[–] Colour_me_triggered@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[–] root@aussie.zone 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)
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[–] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago

This is the perfect moment to write a short story

[–] regalia@literature.cafe 8 points 1 year ago

Do lots of drugs

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you could get a rubix cube or something at the airport, (which seems plausible) could be a lot of time spent on learning how to do it if you download instructions beforehand.

[–] Ertebolle@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago

This - a lot of people don't know this, but the beginner method for solving Rubik's cubes is pretty straightforward algorithm that anyone can memorize; competitive speed cubers use a much more complicated one, but even with the beginner method, with enough practice you can get your times down to under a minute.

[–] majormoron@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Fuck, I could use 20 hours where there's nothing that could guilt me into feeling I could be spending my time better than gaming. Go find a nice comfy couch somewhere and just veg man, enjoy your freedom from responsibility for 20 hours. Won't happen often.

[–] Valmond@lemmy.mindoki.com 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Learn Chess!

Lifelong pain at a mediocre level guaranteed!

Super neat game though.

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[–] Charly@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Read webtoons!

[–] twice_twotimes@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If you truly didn’t enjoy Stardew Valley, then never mind ignore this. If you felt like it had potential but it just didn’t grab you, I’d suggest giving it another shot. It hooks some people immediately but it is a bit of a slow burn for others. It’s beloved by its cult following for a reason. But again, if you didn’t like it then that’s totally legit.

If you like puzzle games, The Witness is another exceptional PC game that was impressively preserved in its entirety when it came out on mobile. The visuals are stunning (though you may not get the absolute best experience on a small phone screen, but still) and it’s got a well-earned reputation for being one of those fully-suck-you-in-lose-track-of-all-sense-of-time games.

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[–] KingGordon@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Buy a fat book.

[–] tsonfeir@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago

Pretty sure your username is how you kill 20 hours.

[–] niels@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

It won't kill the full 20 hours, but 2 great mobile games that I like without the gambling bullshit: Vampire Survivors and Siralim Ultimate. The first one is free, so just try it. The second one is a monster training RPG where you can make sick combos and synergies.

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[–] Wrewlf@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Learn chess

[–] arefx@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago

Talk to people? Does the airplane have a bar? Even if you don't drink there's probably people there willing to have some conversations.

[–] WagnasT@iusearchlinux.fyi 7 points 1 year ago

If you can get an emulator on your phone you can play old games. Nealy endless hours of fun to be had. I recommend lemuroid and Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past.

[–] crowbar@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago

I probably sound very traditional but… talk to someone? Make some friends? Call someone?

[–] sanguinepar@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hey, how did you get on? Hope the 20 hours passed ok and you had a good flight :-)

[–] ButtDrugs@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I did good! Took a lot of these suggestions and it definitely helped. Mostly a mix of airport walks, some physical games, airport lounge drinks and naps, audio books and a couple of mobile games I actually enjoyed. But I missed my connection so as I write this I'm sitting in another airport after having to spend the night here.

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[–] _ffiresticks_@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

If I had that long of a layover I'd leave the airport and go check out the city I was in. I had an AWESOME 12 hour layover in London once.

[–] half_built_pyramids@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Duolingo. Then start texting your family in the new language that you learned that you forgot how to speak normally because of the delay time warp.

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[–] Vox_Ursus@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

If you're the self-improving kinda person, I'd suggest looking up podcasts related to your line of work, hobbies, mind and health, psychology and that sort of stuff. Last time I went on a transatlantic trip, I stocked up on podcasts and took personal notes as well as notes for my private practice. Kept me engaged for a considerable part of it (total of ~22 hours), although without delays.

Makes you a bit more active even with passive media, and since you're working towards a goal, it also probably leaves you with a productive end result, be it for yourself or ideas for work, hobbies, etc. Couple of ones I like (as reference) are:

How to be a better human; Stuff you should know; Feel better, live more; Speaking of psychology; This jungian life

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