Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

**the sun fan** · 08-21-2019, 02:20 PM

Re: Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

I have no idea how to play go but I want to learn

**Funnygurl555** · 08-21-2019, 02:33 PM

Re: Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

hit up mashi he's good at it

**storn42** · 08-21-2019, 02:35 PM

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**MixMasterLar** · 08-21-2019, 02:57 PM

Re: Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

Oh yeah, what was Mashi's screen name on here again?

Originally posted by the sun fan

I have no idea how to play go but I want to learn

Table Top Sim Go games when? (trick question I work this week so like Saturday afternoon or Tuesday night)

Originally posted by storn42

**devonin** · 08-21-2019, 03:11 PM

Re: Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

Originally posted by MixMasterLar

So I was never really good at Go and haven't played in probably a decade. Friend of me wants to get back into it as sort of something for us to do and we agreed to relearn/practice up while we shop for a decent board (I could use paper scraps for what it's worth, he wants a nice wood set) and find the time to play.

Thing is, I suck at the game and I know at one point he was actually ranked (fairly low) in it so I don't really want to walk up and get my ass handed to me.

We have a pretty varied community here so I know someone has had to played the game more serious then me. Any advice/strategies for a beginner?

I also suck at go, we should play online some time and flail around trying to pretend we understand even basic strategies.

**Dinglesberry** · 08-21-2019, 03:27 PM

Re: Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

read Hikaru no Go its a manga about Go for some reason lol

Hikaru no Go

https://myanimelist.net/manga/20/Hikaru_no_Go

When Hikaru Shindou discovers an old go board in his grandfather's attic, he is greeted by the spirit of an ancient go master, Fujiwara no Sai. Sai spent his life teaching the techniques of the board game to an emperor during the Heian era, and now in his ghostly state, he is eager to share his passion with the unsuspecting Hikaru. The only problem is that Hikaru is not all that interested in board games. But Sai is not easily dissuaded. Pressured by Sai's unrelenting desire to pursue something he refers to as the "Divine Move," Hikaru begrudgingly consents to playing the game, executing moves as dictated by Sai. But slowly, intrigued by the dedication of his peers, he begins to learn the basics of the game. As Hikaru enters into the world of go, guided by his intangible tutor and inspired by his rival, Akira Touya, he cannot help but be drawn into the complex game as he grows determined to prove his own abilities. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

**Funnygurl555** · 08-21-2019, 06:30 PM

Re: Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

Originally posted by MixMasterLar

Oh yeah, what was Mashi's screen name on here again?

Table Top Sim Go games when? (trick question I work this week so like Saturday afternoon or Tuesday night)

charles claythorne

**MixMasterLar** · 08-21-2019, 08:42 PM

Re: Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

So There's two users with that name....

....but yeah, messaged sent. Hopefully he swings by and helps us out. I'm totally down to find the time for online games too, I'll post in here when I get my immediate schedule sorted (tomorrow was already planned for Pump it UP, Tai Chi, and anime)

**MixMasterLar** · 09-1-2019, 01:50 AM

Re: Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

Bumping this to say that I got this coming Tuesday night free, so if people wanna try to get some games in we should plan for it

I assume somebody knows a good site or one is easy googleable lol. Probably get in discord and start slappin' stones around 9 or 10 server time, or maybe earlier depending on stuff

**Charles Claythorne** · 11-17-2019, 10:33 PM

Re: Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

I'M SORRY I'M LATE BUT

I would totally be up for playing if you're still interested! I would not say I'm good (I'm about 12 kyu, but I haven't played regularly in a while), but if I'm teaching a beginner/relatively new person, I would be happy to help.

I used to play online via KGS, which I like because it's convenient and has useful features for teaching and reviewing games. So if you (or anyone else!) is interested in playing together, definitely let me know.

**MixMasterLar** · 11-18-2019, 11:11 PM

Re: Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

I'm still down to clown, but this week is actually gonna be ass. Might be around tomorrow night but if not lets try to get a regularly time next week. (Tuesdays. it should be Tuesdays). I'm MixMasterLar#5485 on discord.

I actually still never got any practice XD My bud and I just picked up pool at his request but I do still want to learn Go.

**flashflash account** · 11-19-2019, 01:33 PM

Re: Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

my old flip phone had Go on it, but it was extremely hard

**DaBackpack** · 11-19-2019, 03:17 PM

Re: Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

How much do you remember? It might be best for you to ask your friend directly for a tutorial or refresher. I got back into Shogi this way, by just up and playing a few matches with a friend IRL (at Otakon).

No reason not to ask online, and some YouTube tutorials might be nice, but for me at least it's most effective to learn in a real-time environment

or you can read that paper about AlphaGo

Trying to relearn the Game of Go: Need tips and advice

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