kayaker's and pgagnon's Go thread [Archive]

kayaker

10-10-2009, 06:58 AM

Hey everyone,

Patrick (not Peter :D) and I just discovered that we both play the game Go. Are there any other players here in the Asylum?

Post here if you play or are interested in learning about this ancient and great game.:tu

pgagnon

10-10-2009, 07:07 AM

Peter being me, if anyone's got a rating you can post it as well :D

Smokin Gator

10-10-2009, 07:08 AM

I used to play a ton in college. I should find a new mat and beads.

kayaker

10-10-2009, 07:15 AM

That's cool Brent. I haven't played in a while, but It's time to get back in to it.

I'm going to post some online resources and a site where we can play online with each other.

kayaker

10-10-2009, 07:20 AM

http://playgo.to/interactive/ This is a great site for new Go players, or anyone who wants to brush up on their basic skills.

http://www.gokgs.com/ This is the server I used to play on. It also has some Go resources.

More sites to follow. :tu

pgagnon

10-10-2009, 07:43 AM

i have a site in my bookmarks at home with great exercises, i'll post it when i'll get back this evening

kayaker

10-10-2009, 08:12 AM

I have just set up a new user ID on KGS using my asylum name. Hope to see you there.:tu

pgagnon

10-10-2009, 08:15 AM

i think mine is either Kushiel or Aska or Askafael.....

kayaker

10-10-2009, 01:00 PM

Kushiel? Have you been reading the Jaqueline Carey series as well?

Old Sailor

10-10-2009, 02:53 PM

OldSailor:tu

pgagnon

10-10-2009, 05:50 PM

Kushiel? Have you been reading the Jaqueline Carey series as well?

that serie is awesome.... is very.... well i like some subject that is treating ;)

and my name is Askafael

kayaker

10-10-2009, 09:02 PM

Glad to see you there Dave and Patrick. Have you played before Dave?

Old Sailor

10-10-2009, 09:17 PM

Nope, tried the demo thingy, doesn't look too hard.

mariogolbee

10-10-2009, 09:23 PM

What's this Go thing?

Old Sailor

10-10-2009, 09:24 PM

there goes the neighbourhood:r:r:tf

Old Sailor

10-10-2009, 09:25 PM

Mario, looks like a neat online game, check out the place.

mariogolbee

10-10-2009, 09:29 PM

there goes the neighbourhood:r:r:tf
Yeah. YOUR neighborhood.:r Jk. Besides, that's for another thread ay?

Mario, looks like a neat online game, check out the place.
Hmmm.... I 'd like to but I don't know if I need any more distractions right about now. Maybe later. You guys have fun now. Play nicely together!

Old Sailor

10-10-2009, 09:30 PM

:banger:banger

mariogolbee

10-10-2009, 10:43 PM

kayaker

10-11-2009, 05:22 AM

Darn it! I went to the site already.

getting hooked?:D

pgagnon

10-11-2009, 01:22 PM

watch out it can get VERY abdictive

pgagnon

10-11-2009, 01:30 PM

i created a room for us, CigarAsylum so far only the 3 of us have access Ian and Dave. lemme know if anyone else wanna be added

kayaker

10-11-2009, 06:48 PM

That's great Patrick.:tu

We'll have to coordinate ourselves for a game.

kayaker

10-14-2009, 05:38 AM

Anyone up for a game today? Or learning how to play?

kayaker

10-15-2009, 02:43 PM

Patrick and I have played a couple of games already. We tried setting up our own room, but it keeps disappearing when we are not there.

We have been setting up in the Canadian Room for now.

If you want to learn the game or play one, let us know.

:tu

mariogolbee

10-15-2009, 03:14 PM

I do. I checked out the how to play thingy on one of the links you left Ian. I might be able to play later. How long does a game generally last?

kayaker

10-15-2009, 03:52 PM

A full sized game can be done in 45-60 min. They can take longer, but you can also play on smaller sized boards for quicker games. It will still teach you the basics of the game.

mariogolbee

10-15-2009, 04:08 PM

How late are you up?

kayaker

10-15-2009, 04:45 PM

How late are you up?

Well, there's 4.5 hours time difference between us. It's 8:15 pm now and I will likely be up until around 12.

mariogolbee

10-15-2009, 05:14 PM

Ah. Another time perhaps. Where is St. John? Where are you in reference to some where nearby?

kayaker

10-15-2009, 06:46 PM

No problem.

I'm at the Eastern most point of North America.

Newfoundland and Labrador is red. St. John's is at the point furthest to the right.

mariogolbee

10-15-2009, 06:53 PM

Ian, what are you doing there? Aren't you friggin cold?

Barteur

10-15-2009, 07:05 PM

Guys you are putting me in trouble, never played that game and I am on it since I read this post. This is very addictive:bh

mariogolbee

10-15-2009, 07:06 PM

Guys you are putting me in trouble, never played that game and I am on it since I read this post. This is very addictive:bh:r:r:r

cbsmokin

10-15-2009, 07:20 PM

Looks like fun.

kayaker

10-15-2009, 07:22 PM

Guys you are putting me in trouble, never played that game and I am on it since I read this post. This is very addictive:bh

That's awesome Eric. What is your screen name over there?

kayaker

10-15-2009, 07:23 PM

Looks like fun.

Give it a try. :tu

:D

kayaker

10-15-2009, 07:24 PM

Ian, what are you doing there? Aren't you friggin cold?

We are getting a little freezing on the go now, but we know how to dress for it.

We're a hardy folk here on the Rock.:D

Barteur

10-15-2009, 07:29 PM

That's awesome Eric. What is your screen name over there?

Still in the learning portion but making my ways trough the leasons... The more I do the worse it gets:D

As soon as I reach a level of confidence to play I will let you know:tu

kayaker

10-15-2009, 08:05 PM

As soon as I reach a level of confidence to play I will let you know:tu

I could also do some direct teaching at KGS. There is a chat function, controls for teaching and multiple path recording to look at alternatives of a situation.

Keep going with what you are doing and let me know if you want to play around a bit.

You can also look at www.goproblems.com it's a great site for developing an eye for different situations that can come up in a game. There is a full archive of problems from beginner to advanced.