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zub_the_goat
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
 Posted - 04/15/2006 : 04:32:43
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| Has anyone ever played the Go board game? (the one with the black and white stones on a grid) ive seen and heard a bit about it and im curious about playing, does anyone know how hard it is to learn/whether its worth it or just plane irratating? |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 04:41:56
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Damn I was hoping this would be about the film or the Moby track that I was listening to yesterday.
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 04:50:27
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I've always wanted to play IRL too. I'm sure I found some kind of online/downloadable game somewhere. I'll try and find it.
I think it's pretty easy to learnthe basics, but the tactics/subtleties are fairly complex.
[edit] - there seems to be an online game here.......http://www.geocities.com/shanleqi/index.html
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 05:42:13
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I can't make that link work on this computer (I hate this computer) but as tragic as it is, I love board games in general. I've seen the one with the stones and think it looks fabulous. I keep meaning to learn how to play chess properly (my half arsed have a go and see what happens method only takes me so far). I love board games as much as cards.
I am 72 yes.
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I tried doing that once, making every minute count. It gave me a headache.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 04/15/2006 : 05:48:24
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seems like something i would start getting nightmares about. like scrabble and tetris.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 05:57:47
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um, I think Yahoo games might have it, we could have a few games there.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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zub_the_goat
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 06:08:40
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quote:
Originally posted by Llamadance
I've always wanted to play IRL too. I'm sure I found some kind of online/downloadable game somewhere. I'll try and find it.
I think it's pretty easy to learnthe basics, but the tactics/subtleties are fairly complex.
[edit] - there seems to be an online game here.......http://www.geocities.com/shanleqi/index.html
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
Cool, thanks llama, i've got the link to work, i just need to look up the rules i think as at the moment im clicking manically hoping for the best. |
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zub_the_goat
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 06:11:32
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Originally posted by Llamadance
um, I think Yahoo games might have it, we could have a few games there.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
Found it!
http://uk.games.yahoo.com/online-games/board/games_go.html
Id be up for a game if anyone can work out how we can all connect! |
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The Holiday Son
= Quote Accumulator =
France
2010 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 06:11:49
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http://kgs.kiseido.com/en_US/
I tried, but Go is too complicated for me.
I enjoy games with short term strategy such as Quarto or Connect 4.
Long term strategy makes my brain hurt (though a game of chess from time to time is ok) |
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 06:18:16
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zub, sign in - if you have a yahoo account - I'm in the Zebra Cove social room. I was randomly clicking on tiles on the first link too.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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zub_the_goat
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 08:32:31
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| Me and Llama managed to get on and had a few fun games (it was really close, but i let him win both times, ahem)-it seems to be pretty straightforward once we'd figured out the rules...does anyone fancy joining some sort of forum Go! league? as a few people seem to be interested |
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zub_the_goat
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 12:56:15
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| alright, been in that go forum on yahoo, ive been shouted at in lots of different languages, and now a 56 year old is hitting on me...anyone from the forum want to play, lama? |
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 13:23:52
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aye, I'll play, where are you?
Ok, I'm in Zebra Cove again if you return Zub, or if anyone else wants a game :)
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 17:24:43
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I'm going to figure out how to make it work and then I'm coming back to teach you all what a proper arse kicking feels like.
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I tried doing that once, making every minute count. It gave me a headache.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2006 : 03:15:46
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Originally posted by PixieSteve
seems like something i would start getting nightmares about. like scrabble and tetris.
Scrabble is brilliant. Best board game ever.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2006 : 05:15:02
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aye, but playing too much gives me "gotta find a Q-word" nightmares
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2006 : 05:49:29
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I understand both your tetris and scrabble rouble. I played tetris so much at one stage every static object I began to break down into crazy little blocks. I had a dream where I was eating my dinner and the table started to change colour and then flew apart spewing tetris shapes everywhere. Had to go cold turkey after that.
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I tried doing that once, making every minute count. It gave me a headache.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2006 : 08:08:00
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Originally posted by starmekitten
I'm going to figure out how to make it work and then I'm coming back to teach you all what a proper arse kicking feels like.
It might be a Java problem, do you have it installed?
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2006 : 02:19:17
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Anybody fancy a game in Zebra Cove...?
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2006 : 03:24:24
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Originally posted by zub_the_goat
...does anyone fancy joining some sort of forum Go! league? as a few people seem to be interested
how cool would this be! i'm well up for it. count me in. |
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zub_the_goat
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2006 : 03:31:56
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hurrah, so its
Me
Lamadance
FBC
Starmekitten (when shes ready to kick our arses)
and anyone else who wants to join!
so would people rather play on yahoo, msn or http://kgs.kiseido.com/en_US/ (ive got a spare msn account and a spare yahoo account if needed)?
Oh yeah, sorry we didnt manage a game last night llama, i did look in zebra cove, but obviously at the wrong time, but i'll be on yahoo go! tonight in zebra cove |
Edited by - zub_the_goat on 04/17/2006 03:33:20 |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2006 : 03:39:12
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2006 : 03:45:00
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yep, yahoo for me, but it doesn't matter really.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2006 : 04:02:43
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I've just got yahoo working (was a java problem) so I'm happy with that.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2006 : 16:16:17
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zub, if you're looking, I need to crash soon.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 04/17/2006 : 16:29:50
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just Go to bed. lool.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2006 : 16:39:40
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I can't.. I'm compelled to play......
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 01:49:08
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I can play Sundays and some days during the week in the evening, but not Tuesdays. Tuesdays is Giant Jenga night. According to my coach, I'll soon be ready for action.
I'm looking forward to seeing the fixture list and especially to kicking some Irish "Go!" butt. I know you're running scared, Carl. Dare you not represent your nation?
And this sticky'd ;) |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 10:01:31
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I've never played Go! It's not fair!!
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 12:21:35
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Neither have I. Excuses, Irish Man. Check Llama and Zub's links. This league table will not be the same without at least one Eireman involved. I need a victory from somewhere.
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Edited by - fbc on 04/22/2006 12:23:08 |
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zub_the_goat
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 13:52:51
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yeah, carl you've been oficially recruited, unless you REALLY dont want to play!
ive written down names, and drawn them out randomly, so we got
Llamadance
fbc
carl
zub the goat
starmekitten
an even number would be better if anyone else wants to play-so would we rather do it in terms of everybody play everybody and see who wins the most games, or do it in eliminator rounds? |
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zub_the_goat
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2006 : 15:10:48
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| sorry i havent been able to play recently! (dead internet) anyone still up for this? |
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 04/30/2006 : 05:33:20
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yep
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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zub_the_goat
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 04/30/2006 : 06:09:18
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| cool, yay! hows 8 tonight llama (and anyone else)? (UK time) |
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 04/30/2006 : 06:11:46
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should be fine, I'll post here if there's an unforeseen child going to bed issue. Zebra Cove?
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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zub_the_goat
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 04/30/2006 : 06:14:21
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| cool, yeah, zebra cove, hopefully see you there |
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