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by Hare
Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: Caring for Glass Go Stones?
Replies: 14
Views: 13443

Re: Caring for Glass Go Stones?

Oil won't do anything for them as they aren't porous, except make them slippery. Glass stones are susceptible to chipping so be gentle.
by Hare
Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:11 am
Forum: Amateurs
Topic: tsumego will make you strong
Replies: 45
Views: 37966

Re: tsumego will make you strong

Everything is easy if you put hard work in it.
This is not true. People have limitations. I've seen people work very hard and not become 8d.
I would agree with palapiku completely. I learned go as an adult at about the same time as my father. We grew together. I now am watching his rank slide in ...
by Hare
Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:01 am
Forum: Amateurs
Topic: Strategy vs tactics ( aka theory vs reading )
Replies: 142
Views: 81779

Re: Seeking opinion about books

I was told that memorizing joseki was for those at or about dan level. Joseki works when applied at the right time and in the right direction. I find ddk don't yet understand what is happening on the whole board. Understanding the big picture is vital to applying joseki (timing and direction of play ...
by Hare
Sat Jun 12, 2010 8:04 am
Forum: Introductions and Guidelines
Topic: Errr.... What's up doc?
Replies: 1
Views: 3246

Re: Errr.... What's up doc?

thanks :razz:
by Hare
Sat Jun 12, 2010 7:52 am
Forum: Introductions and Guidelines
Topic: Errr.... What's up doc?
Replies: 1
Views: 3246

Errr.... What's up doc?

Hello go forum attendees. I just registered. I hope you don't mind a lagomorph bounding around. I'm generally quiet but very curious about the game of go.