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by Lyzl
Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: Amateurs
Topic: One Word for Good Go
Replies: 103
Views: 155493

Re: One Word for Good Go

Tao
by Lyzl
Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: New way to cultivate good beginner attitude?
Replies: 28
Views: 16220

Re: New way to cultivate good beginner attitude?

I'm actually just graduating from my bachelor's in Cognitive Science this year, and as to the matter of how learning works, here's some insight I remember, but am too lazy to link the references to, so you probably shouldn't take it at face value,

Basically, some things, such as breathing, walking ...
by Lyzl
Sat Dec 29, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: Study Group
Topic: Jowa's Go Advice (Japanese)
Replies: 12
Views: 19909

Re: Jowa's Go Advice (Japanese)

very nice advice, thank you for sharing and translating.
by Lyzl
Sat Dec 29, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: General Go Chat
Topic: The Importance of Blitz
Replies: 14
Views: 6192

Re: The Importance of Blitz

but does it work, or does it develop bad habits? :P
by Lyzl
Sat Dec 29, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: General Go Chat
Topic: The Importance of Blitz
Replies: 14
Views: 6192

Re: The Importance of Blitz

This is an interesting topic. I find that because I play few but very slow and thought out games, my moves are generally edging on greedy, because both my opponent and I have much time to consider variations.

However, sometimes during a game, I still miss incredibly simple moves, and this kills a ...
by Lyzl
Sat Dec 29, 2012 1:14 am
Forum: Beginners
Topic: New way to cultivate good beginner attitude?
Replies: 28
Views: 16220

Re: New way to cultivate good beginner attitude?

I think for me personally, it has a lot to do with the anonymity and seriousness of games online.

recently, I've played more games where I chat about my moves to my opponent, and I know that isn't completely 'competitive' but it really calms me down and turns the game into a friendly match and ...
by Lyzl
Fri Dec 28, 2012 8:10 pm
Forum: Kaya.gs
Topic: round robin kyu tourney
Replies: 18
Views: 40881

Re: round robin kyu tourney

Oh, this seems cool! Can I sign up for the DDK section, if spots still remain?
by Lyzl
Fri Dec 28, 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: New way to cultivate good beginner attitude?
Replies: 28
Views: 16220

Re: New way to cultivate good beginner attitude?

that sounds great CnP! I must check out that server. Just looking for anything to curb my anxiety haha
by Lyzl
Fri Dec 28, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: New way to cultivate good beginner attitude?
Replies: 28
Views: 16220

Re: New way to cultivate good beginner attitude?

haha I do play awful "energetic" pop music to get me in the mood. Oh sigh, it's such a strange comfort.
by Lyzl
Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: New way to cultivate good beginner attitude?
Replies: 28
Views: 16220

New way to cultivate good beginner attitude?

Hi everyone,

I'm fairly new to Go, but have slowly fallen more and more in love with it over months and years. At first I only learned the rules and ignored the game, but as I played a game here and there, I gradually deepened my study. However, I find there's been one big psychological barrier I ...