This is a packing list for a winter vacation, which is abroad, and you are not traveling by plane. General
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Go terminology (Japanese)
Japanese Meaning 1 Geta Net Gote Playing second Hane Reach around Hasami Pincer Hasami-tsuke Pincer attachment Hazama-tobi Diagonal jump Hoshi
Continue readingMagic – Deck composition
The following compositions of cards is a general rule and can be shifted as desired. It’s 2/5 lands, 2/5 creature
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Type Permanent? Always playable? Land Yes No Creature Yes No Planeswalker Yes No Enchantment Yes No Artifact Yes No Sorcery
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Comparison American European Basis Theme Mechanic Luck High Low Conflict Direct Indirect Examples American-style games – Risk – Arcadia Quest
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Coffea species (Selection) Arabica Robusta Market 60-80% 20-40% Taste Sweeter More bitter Caffeine Lower Higher Altitude Above 1000 m Below
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International/Western Chess Go (Baduk, Weiqi) Scenario Battle War (with multiple battles) Main goal Capture the opponent king Gain more territory
Continue readingIncreased camera distance (Warcraft 3 classic)
The only way I have found to increase the camera distance is to modify the maps themself. Setup 1. Open
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Open Games – Ruy Lopez Moves: 1. e4, e5; 2. Nf3, Nc6; 3. Bb5 – Italian Game Moves: 1. e4,
Continue readingChess – Strategies & Tactics
Chess is way less about strategies than about tactics. Strategies (selection) Involve all pieces Control the center Protect the king
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