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I finally made it to 2 dan on Fox! Here’s everything I did to get past my (very) long plateau, including the BIG question: the super important question you should be asking yourself every single game. Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Wyatt is a listener of the show and we had a fantastic conversation about Go covering topics like why he took 15 years to play over-the-board, what it takes to start your own Go club, and Go’s similarities to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Go Magic Tenuki Video   ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

What does the Fox say? Star Point listeners should be well aware that my server of choice for live games is Fox Weiqi (or just Fox). This server has some interesting quirks that might surprise or confuse those of you coming from OGS. Not to worry! We’ll go over it all in this episode from strange scores to unorthodox play styles. Download Fox ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

I asked, you answered! Thank you so much to Isaiah, Dalan, Seventus, & Sadaharu for your amazing answers to so many of my kyu questions! Simple Baduk Video Golden Group ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

A long-winded discussion of the long-awaited Go movie, The Match (승부). Starring Lee Byung-hun as Cho Hun-hyun and Yoo Ah-in as Lee Chang-ho, The Match is a biopic of one of the most legendary student-teacher duos in Korean Go. The beginning of the episode is spoiler-free, but go watch the movie first if you haven’t already! ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

If I could have an unlimited Q&A session with a dan player (without them getting annoyed at me), what would I ask? If somebody asked me the same questions, what would I say? ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Reviewing games: Everyone says it’s important but it’s so easy to get sidetracked! Here’s how I’ve been doing punchy game reviews in a pinch. Plus, how to interpret AI graph patterns to really get to the meat of what it’s trying to tell you. ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

I recently read Black Box Thinking: Why Most People Never Learn From Their Mistakes—But Some Do , by Matthew Syed and harvested all the Go-related nuggets of knowledge just for all you Star Point listeners! Thank you so much for listening and supporting the show :) Pokémon Go Board Clip (Full Episode) The Devil’s Plan Season 2 Trailer w/ Lee Sedol Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed ⁠Support Star P...

Some of us have a rough time getting into Go. There’s something about this game that attracts us, but it can be really discouraging at times. Is this game just not for everyone? What does it take? At some point, do you keep trying to tape Jell-O to a tree or is it time to throw in the towel? ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

This one kicks off with a casual update of my Go life including some musings about proverbs and removing “rank bias.” Then I read a translated article featuring the legendary Cho Hun-hyun who gave his thoughts on new Korean Go film, The Match . Cho Hun-hyun Article (Korean) ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

I see you. Go “player.” Do you even play? Do you even study? It’s time to get serious and finally make some progress! Good study habits make good Go players, so listen up and make a study plan with me! Polyominoes Video ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

In the Edo period of Japan, there were four houses of Go. They were… the Four Houses of Go. And there were four of them. And they were houses. And they were of Go. Come on in for a short history lesson! Kendall’s Pro Game Memorization App ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Let’s look at how modern board games reflect our beloved game of Go. From Carcassonne to Ticket to Ride , you can find Go-like elements hiding in plain sight at your local game store! Also... Lee Sedol designs board games now?? Games mentioned in this episode: Carcassonne Hive Blokus Onitama Risk Hex Ticket to Ride Tak Yinsh Stratego Othello King's Crown Great Kingdom Nine Knights ⁠Dice Tower...

I am always chasing the secret formula for Go improvement. But what if it’s not a singular magic bullet? What if it’s a collection of habits that eventually come together to synergize into an overall understanding of the game? ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Why is the empty triangle bad? Go is a game rich with mathematical and geometric ideas. Let’s do some light math and counting to see what we can find out about shape efficiency! Plus, a new analogy to introduce the game to friends who aren’t sold on the usual war comparisons. ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Let’s talk about some unsettling experiments conducted during the 60s and 70s that revealed how limitations can be internalized and learned. Can we unlearn our limitations in Go and break through our ruts? Plus, some bonus futurology ramblings inspired by the AlphaGo documentary. All Things Go Podcast: The Surrounding Game Interview ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Lots of happenings in the Go world recently! A world chess champion talks Go, an inaugural world major tournament in Singapore, and a spicy cheating incident. Korean Search Terms: 바둑 - Baduk 조훈현 - Cho Hunhyun Links: Vadim’s Travel Vlog Shin Jinseo Drinks from the Merlion Go Set for the Visually Impaired The Stone (Full Movie) 1984 Cho Hunhyun Game — ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

FINALLY. The Match (승부) will see the light of day! I’m so hyped. I do a full recap of the long road that this baduk film has traveled to get here, adding a brief thought on feeding your passion for Go. I also had lots of fun reading about all your Go variants! The Match Trailer (Eng Sub) Cards Go Quantum Go Video Tutorial Quantum Go Rules --- ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

I start with a rant about why I prefer the old way of broadcasting professional games. Then, I explore what it really means to show respect for our beloved game and why respect is such an important theme in Go. ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Go with no vision and Go on a cube, Ever play Toroidal Go on a tube? ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

You might be thinking, how could anyone possibly talk for a whole podcast episode about their Go equipment? You underestimate my ability to ramble about Go topics. Here’s a rundown of all the Go equipment I collected over the years. Yellow Mountain Imports store.baduk.club Camille Lévêque (aka Stoned on the Goban) -Amazon Affiliate Links- Go Stone Bowl Bag: https://amzn.to/3CBiEKU Frixion Erasable...

Prisoner stone placed on the table instead of lid. Chaos ensues. Let's talk about all the hubbub from the LG Cup finals between Ke Jie and Byun Sang-il. What happened? What could have been done better? The Star Point Store Support Star Point <3

Sean and Tin are back! This time, they square off in a game of blind Go, embodying the spirit of true "Go fans away from the board." We also share our thoughts on a recent r/baduk post from someone who loves Go but finds actually playing it to be a chore. ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

What does learning Go teach you outside of the four corners of the board? Listen to my ramblings about how Go helps you think creatively, set priorities, and even build character, all while diving into its rich history and cultural roots. Support Star Point

Go punishes greed better than any game I know. Because it also punishes advanced greed :0 In this episode, I talk about my "Scorched Earth Go" tendencies and why it is a setup for failure.