Who else plays this beautiful game? I've tried to get into it before without much success, but I've completely plunged into it in recent months.
For the uninformed, here's a wiki page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_(game)
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Who else plays this beautiful game? I've tried to get into it before without much success, but I've completely plunged into it in recent months.
For the uninformed, here's a wiki page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_(game)
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used to play it back when I was like 12. it's a reasonably fun game but I prefer other "classic" board games
Ha, I suppose I understand that. However, other "classic" games like Chess have started to bore me; play chess enough and you'll eventually play very similar games, especially within a small playgroup.
To me, Go is like a breath of fresh air. It's fun, unique, and is totally unlike anything else that I've played. Every game is an onrush of new experiences.
To me, Go is like a breath of fresh air. It's fun, unique, and is totally unlike anything else that I've played. Every game is an onrush of new experiences.
Frolossus
Smash Lord
wow there isn't a thread on this already?
i used to play quite a bit a few years back and have been trying to get back into it the last week or so
anyone know any good online servers now?
i used to play quite a bit a few years back and have been trying to get back into it the last week or so
anyone know any good online servers now?
Nah, there's no thread, I believe.
And I'm trying to find a good online server too! There just aren't too many for beginners.
And I'm trying to find a good online server too! There just aren't too many for beginners.
Frolossus
Smash Lord
i used to play on go kgs dunno if its still there or not but it ran on java and it was decent
edit: aha
http://www.gokgs.com/applet.jsp
edit: aha
http://www.gokgs.com/applet.jsp
Cool! Is there a decently active low ranked population?
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I don't mean chess/checkers etc., just abstract strategy games in general (guess I should have worded that better). I love Zértz but nobody I know plays it, or even knows about it really.
i used to play, but slowly fell out of it.
although i still play tsumego problems regularly, when im waiting in a line or similar.
although i still play tsumego problems regularly, when im waiting in a line or similar.
Try pandanet. They have a huge community, and also for iPod. Tetsuki I beleive, pandanet tetsuki(iPod users) the game is my favorite. More fun than skyrim.Nah, there's no thread, I believe.
And I'm trying to find a good online server too! There just aren't too many for beginners.
P.s. You can play me, in beginner as well
Awesome! I'll check it out, and I'd also be happy to play against you. ^_^
I'm maybe ordering a physical Goban this week!
I'm maybe ordering a physical Goban this week!
Great!!!! I am gaogao on the server, it is categorized by level, and wins and losses , and where might I ask you are obtaining a goban? I hve a few websites, we can trade links in pm?
*after pm convo*
I'm getting a bamboo board, so now I just have to teach people how to play!
I'm getting a bamboo board, so now I just have to teach people how to play!
-ShadowPhoenix-
Smash Bash
I've always been curious about Go
only exposure i've had to it is reading Hikaru no Go
only exposure i've had to it is reading Hikaru no Go
We gotta teach you then! And btw, nearly every go player has heard or watched(read) hikaru no go, after being a avid player I watched it..AND WOW. lol I plan on being a Dan soon!
that's my goal. There is a server called pandanet, or pandanet tetsuki for iPod users. And u just download it for free. Except u gotta sign up at pandanet first for a account. Tht is free too.
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Smash Bash
I dont have a touch though :/We gotta teach you then! And btw, nearly every go player has heard or watched(read) hikaru no go, after being a avid player I watched it..AND WOW. lol I plan on being a Dan soon!
I'd love to learn though.
Is there a certain website that is good for tutorials???
Hmmm I use YouTube... But I have found some places that have go problems and it's a community,
those are just like tutorials I will go find some and report back if I find any
Shadow, Go is a great game, and I'm glad to see your interest in it.
Gao, I found out that the Bamboo board is too big for my stones! Do you know of any boards that are decent and around 30 bucks?
Gao, I found out that the Bamboo board is too big for my stones!
Do you know of any boards that are decent and around 30 bucks?http://www.ymimports.com/p-1469-beechwood-veneer-58-go-reversible-board-19x19-and-13x13.aspx try this website. It has alot!!! I am sorry to hear about your stone problem I ussualy buy in sets.
I ussualy buy in sets.
Oooo, the foldable Shin Kaya is on sale! I know what I'm getting. ^_^
Haha, well, we do have this thread to arrange games, but I'll make a social group, lol.
And yeah! I'm gonna get it too. :3
And yeah! I'm gonna get it too. :3
Haha, tell me about it. I think about it a lot too, lol, but I rarely get to actually play. >_<
I have both a pandanet and a KGS account... and I'm regularly getting curb stomped.
Don't lose faith, it takes awhile at firstI have both a pandanet and a KGS account... and I'm regularly getting curb stomped.
I'm 15 kyu now. Used to be 30.it's been 2 months. But I'm getting it and so will you!
Ha, thanks.
Also, my shin-kaya foldable board came in yesterday! :D
Also, my shin-kaya foldable board came in yesterday! :D
#HBC | ZoZo
Shocodoro Blagshidect
I'd like to casually play this game :3
Thanks, Werekill~
Thanks, Werekill~
Violence
Smash Lord
I'm currently a 3d on KGS, 4d AGA.
I recommend KGS, they have a good Beginner's Room and the KGS Teaching Ladder room is generally helpful as well.
If you guys have any questions, I think I can help you answer em.
I recommend KGS, they have a good Beginner's Room and the KGS Teaching Ladder room is generally helpful as well.
If you guys have any questions, I think I can help you answer em.
3 Dan? Wow that's very cool! I'm learning Japanese and Chinese opening ad well as joseki, simple though. I can beat a 9kyu robot, but it's difficult. Kgs easy to download? I really need lessons, only go so far with just YouTube lectures. Maybe we can play on kgs, a teaching game?
Hehe, no problem. I'm glad you enjoy it. :3
Nope! It's on my laptop, same as KGS. And cool! Mine's pretty great.You said you have pandanet, is it for iPod? Also I just ordered a shin kaya yesterday, I CAN'T WAIT!!!!yaayayayayaya!!!
@Violence: Awesome. I'm around a 16-18 kyu, so I have a ton of work ahead of me.
I've only played a few matches, but I can tell it's a game I can easily get sucked into. As someone who mainly plays chess, GO is a nice change of pace. More reliance on intuition instead of purely analytical processes. It also feels much deeper.
Here's something interesting:
http://xkcd.com/1002/
Here's something interesting:
http://xkcd.com/1002/
roxolid
Smash Cadet
I see that all these posts are from two years ago, but does anyone else still play? If so, my OGS account is Niizuma_Eiji, and I'm on KGS as well. I would love to play you!
I was playing on a fairly regular basis a few years ago, but it was hard to learn since it was just me and a friend over and over. If there was a community to discuss it with I might have gotten more into it. Never really thought of playing online though.