ok, starting to think you are just trolling...

"somehow inferior".. this implies that chess being inferior to go is completely unthinkable (just like everything else i've said in this thread (did you read it or skim through it?)

your other 2 posts are both from threepool and he has clarified his position multiple times, saying that he's just pointing out differences in nature between the 2 games, nothing to do with either being superior..

QuickStriker

United States3694 Posts

April 20 2009 06:25 GMT

#122

Hi guys!!! I'm always a fan of Go!!! Although I would prefer chess over Go anyday! ^_^

But yea, I'm definitely interested in this board game, I remember like 4-5 years back, I finished the entire series of Hikaru no Go PLUS all manga chapters (just b/c I sort of enjoyed the plot and had an interest of Go) though I haven't really play Go as much but rather as a viewer type.... I did play Go several times at yahoo.com (the only place I thought Go existed for me to play) and I did win games here and there then lost here and there but hopefully know the basics... (I mean I did watched freaking 90? eps of Hikaru no Go) so........ yea, put me down as newbie for now..

GroT

Belgium3003 Posts

April 20 2009 08:05 GMT

#123

did you check out KGS yet quickstriker? In case you're still looking for a place to play..

threepool

United States150 Posts

April 21 2009 23:35 GMT

#124

On April 20 2009 15:25 QuickStriker wrote:
Hi guys!!! I'm always a fan of Go!!! Although I would prefer chess over Go anyday! ^_^

But yea, I'm definitely interested in this board game, I remember like 4-5 years back, I finished the entire series of Hikaru no Go PLUS all manga chapters (just b/c I sort of enjoyed the plot and had an interest of Go) though I haven't really play Go as much but rather as a viewer type.... I did play Go several times at yahoo.com (the only place I thought Go existed for me to play) and I did win games here and there then lost here and there but hopefully know the basics... (I mean I did watched freaking 90? eps of Hikaru no Go) so........ yea, put me down as newbie for now..

There's "only" 75 episodes of HnG.

And they are all awesome. One of my favorite things about Go tournaments is that sometimes you can get people to make that "ngh!" sound that everybody in that series makes in response to a really good move.

QuickStriker

United States3694 Posts

April 23 2009 02:01 GMT

#125

On April 22 2009 08:35 threepool wrote:

Show nested quote +

There's "only" 75 episodes of HnG.

Hahaha, I couldn't agree more, I definitely loved that years back when I saw that.... and you're right, 75.... well it was more like 90 to me since I went on and read the entire manga (in which even continues where it left off on anime meaning the storyline goes further before ending)

@GroT: I have just briefly took a peek at KGS and am willing to play when I have free time though... we'll see when I'll actually hold my breath and log in to play...

Just a quick question, a TL Go Group is really nice and all but I was wondering if you guys are planning for some sort of event or competition/tourny in the future??? Although playing Go online is fun, I always prefer those actual board and face to face with my opponents in a quiet room where tensions appear between 2 people....

threepool

United States150 Posts

April 23 2009 19:52 GMT

#126

I'd be happy to organize a TL Go Tournament in the SF Bay Area. I have three sets, I can probably get more if there are more than six people...

QuickStriker

United States3694 Posts

April 24 2009 23:30 GMT

#127

SF Bay Area..... SF = South Florida correct??? Blah, I'm located all the way up in NYC so this won't do.....

Anyway, I dled this program where it has a practice game with a comps where it goes down the level as you get better but for some reason I just can't seem to beat pass 16k (I did just by luck only to lose and go back to 18kish)..... So does this mean my level should be around there??? Dammit, I would think I was better...

threepool

United States150 Posts

April 25 2009 00:19 GMT

#128

Interesting, I suppose South Florida does have a bay...

Anyhow, I meant San Francisco.

Are you talking about Igowin, QuickStriker? I'd be wary about deciding my rank based on any computer program, but Igowin in particular is usually way off.

You should spend some time on KGS to get an accurate rating. But just so you're not too demoralized: if you really feel you're a "newbie," you definitely should not expect a rank stronger than about 20k.

Sky

Jordan812 Posts

December 24 2009 04:01 GMT

#129

Quite an old thread to bump, but it's the holidays and it's snowing outside. Other than actually riding the snow, I don't know of anything better to do than drink some deliciously spiked eggnog and playing go. Anyone still active with the game?

Athos

United States2484 Posts

December 24 2009 05:18 GMT

#130

Go = Chess X 9000. Not quite my cup of tea, although I see the appeal.

Shymon

United States620 Posts

December 24 2009 06:42 GMT

#131

The TL group on KGS, http://www.gokgs.com, is still going strong. We have a room for all of us under Social -> Teamliquid. If you are new to the game just ask in the room and we'll answer any questions you have, and if your not new where else can you talk about the latest honibo title and the OSl at the same time?

Dagon

Romania264 Posts

August 19 2010 16:52 GMT

#132

Umm.. Îs this still active? I would love to play Go with a fellow starcraft player.. I am about 3k on orobaduk witch translates to about 1k - 1d on KGS.. i am willing to give tips to those interested if they help me with my sc2 (top 5 of my platinum league but still pretty bad)

Shymon

United States620 Posts

August 19 2010 17:04 GMT

#133

On December 24 2009 15:42 Shymon wrote:
The TL group on KGS, http://www.gokgs.com, is still going strong. We have a room for all of us under Social -> Teamliquid. If you are new to the game just ask in the room and we'll answer any questions you have, and if your not new where else can you talk about the latest honibo title and the OSl at the same time?

my last reply still applies pretty much, not as active as it was during it's frst few months but we are still in the teamliquid room.

Hesmyrr

Canada5776 Posts

August 19 2010 17:36 GMT

#134

Editted.

TanGeng

Sanya12364 Posts

August 19 2010 17:38 GMT

#135

Anyone want to play or study?

1d KGS - I don't play often though.

Garnet

Vietnam9010 Posts

November 20 2010 16:56 GMT

#136

The old Go News site just moved to http://igokisen.web.fc2.com/news.html. Also BUMP.

Snuggles

United States1865 Posts

November 20 2010 17:16 GMT

#137

I've recently started playing Go, and I gotta say, it's a hell lot of fun. I'm just so bad at it though >.< The level of skill must be insane seeing how my ass would get so beat from like 18 or 20 w/e kyu bots. I'm probably like the lowest rank which is 32 kyu I think?

Any TLers still play Go actively? it'd be great if I could spectate or something, or maybe you guys could stream like how some people stream chess.

ketchup

14521 Posts

February 27 2011 05:25 GMT

#138

Long time lurker here, and made an account recently. Thought I'd add a few things here. To those interested, there is a teamliquid room on KGS as well. "teamliquid" under the "Social" category from the "Rooms" option. I do not believe it's been mentioned yet.

There used to be a baduk.tv stream that was regularly running for free. I believe now, it is pay-per-view to the person who is restreaming it. Pretty weird, but it's out there. I doubt it's worth it, something like 10$ for only one week pass. Wait, let me rephrase, it's definitely not worth it. The owner was restreaming it through ustream last I remember. I do not know about what it is using now.

Hesmyrr

Canada5776 Posts

February 27 2011 06:01 GMT

#139

I love Go, unfortunately had not been playing them for quite a while as they require decent time investment. And then there is the fact that getting official ranking on the KGS server is too hard, at least for me.

I'm sure I posted about Go on another (or this?) thread somewhere, but I am also player who just escaped newbie status.