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by okw
Sat Nov 23, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: Introductions and Guidelines
Topic: Hello
Replies: 12
Views: 12174

Re: Hello

Thanks for all of the welcomes.

@goTony: As much as I'd like to be able to answer questions about Japan's go scene, I actually don't know too much about it. I moved here around 4 months ago, and I basically live in the country. The town I live in also doesn't have any Go salons or equivilents. The ...
by okw
Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:04 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Beer
Replies: 27
Views: 18102

Re: Beer

A topic on beer and I'm not in yet? As a Belgian, I need to contribute

Here is my little favorite one: the Westvleteren. Brown, around 8%, a little bit sweet and bitter, it has a very specific flavor that you definitely need to try once in your life!

http://static1.7sur7.be/static ...
by okw
Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:34 am
Forum: General Go Chat
Topic: What's the difference between 5k and 2k?
Replies: 17
Views: 7048

Re: What's the difference between 5k and 2k?

Unusedname wrote:I noticed that more and more of my opponents moves began to feel like a pass.
Like they just naturally expected me to respond.


Completely agree:)
by okw
Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:29 am
Forum: Go Books
Topic: Michael Redmond Books on SmartGo.
Replies: 10
Views: 7722

Re: Michael Redmond Books on SmartGo.

Tip: Be careful to update the app, or you might not see the latest books.
by okw
Fri Jul 12, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: Study Journals
Topic: Uberdude's Go holiday journal
Replies: 97
Views: 80679

Re: Uberdude's Go holiday journal

very interesting journal! particularly about how those kids are learning go by fast forward play and fast forward review! makes me want to take the next plane to Korea and check it all out by myself:)
by okw
Fri Jul 12, 2013 11:46 am
Forum: Go Club Discussions
Topic: Can I play Go in Europe?
Replies: 13
Views: 13201

Re: Can I play Go in Europe?

I feel like I should add http://www.gofed.be/clubs in case you'd drop by Belgium :batman:
by okw
Thu Jul 11, 2013 3:34 am
Forum: Study Journals
Topic: Zac's (unimaginatively titled) Study Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 20432

Re: Zac's (unimaginatively titled) Study Journal

Humility is a key quality for a go player ^^
by okw
Thu Jul 11, 2013 1:38 am
Forum: Game Analysis
Topic: 1 hour main time 3 handicap game vs 2k
Replies: 5
Views: 3521

Re: 1 hour main time 3 handicap game vs 2k

I'm obviously not strong enough to review any of this, but I'd be interested to see what you guys have to say about d14 (seems a bit unfavorable for w) and r8 (armpit, feels like bad shape) :scratch:
by okw
Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:14 am
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Colourful Go set
Replies: 7
Views: 5296

Re: Colourful Go set

seems like you can order them only from Japan... maybe more luck here:

http://www.tradekorea.com/product-detai ... d0lRT48qTo
http://www.6brothers.com/sub_c1.php?c_code1=26

(still a bit expensive imho ^^'''')
by okw
Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:58 pm
Forum: Go Club Discussions
Topic: Looking for players in Tokyo, Japan
Replies: 2
Views: 5031

Re: Looking for players in Tokyo, Japan

Sure, I'll still be around. Just drop me a message:)

p2501 wrote:I will be in Tokyo early october, if that is not too long for you.
by okw
Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Go Club Discussions
Topic: Looking for players in Tokyo, Japan
Replies: 2
Views: 5031

Looking for players in Tokyo, Japan

Any English speaking player in Tokyo? I enjoy playing with locals, but it would be nice to play and comment in English too:)