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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 Fox⁠Support Star Point⁠The 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 VideoGolden Group⁠Support Star Point⁠The 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 Point⁠The 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 Point⁠The 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 Point⁠The 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 SedolBlack Box Thinking by Matthew Syed⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

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 Point⁠The 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 Point⁠The 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 Video⁠Support Star Point⁠The 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 App⁠Support Star Point⁠The 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: CarcassonneHiveBlokusOnitamaRiskHexTicket to RideTakYinshStrategoOthelloKing's CrownGreat KingdomNine Knights⁠Dice Tower Video⁠⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

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 Point⁠The 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 Point⁠The 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 Interview⁠Support Star Point⁠The 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 - Baduk조훈현 - Cho HunhyunLinks:Vadim's Travel VlogShin Jinseo Drinks from the MerlionGo Set for the Visually ImpairedThe Stone (Full Movie)1984 Cho Hunhyun Game—⁠Support Star Point⁠The 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 GoQuantum Go Video TutorialQuantum Go Rules---⁠Support Star Point⁠The 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 Point⁠The Star Point Store

Go with no vision and Go on a cube,Ever play Toroidal Go on a tube?⁠Support Star Point⁠The 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 Pens: https://amzn.to/4goBH99 Shin Kaya YMI Go Board: https://amzn.to/4aKpCtE --- ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

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

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.

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.

Why do some pro moves seem so alien to us amateurs? Listen to what Eric Lee (not the top US Amateur) has to say about how to improve our intuition. Thank you again to Eric Lee for your insightful email! Eric's Pro Study Example Materials: Download SGF Yoon 8p's review --- Support Star Point

It's time to react to a message I left for myself last year! Also, this is the last episode of 2024. I'll be taking a 2-week break so I'll see y'all Jan 6, 2025. I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year! @maximelesage399, this is the pro game memorization app, it's called ScribeGo: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scribego/id6476177124 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Correspondence Go is how you “keep playing Go”... no excuses! I love correspondence Go for allowing me to stay connected to Go even when my life gets a little busy. But it's far from perfect. Enjoy the ramblings of all my love and hate for this peculiar time control of Go. Support Star Point --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

It's pretty simple. I love Go (if you couldn't tell by now). Here's why! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

This is part 2 of episode 47: The Classic of Weiqi (Chapters 1-6)! The Classic of Weiqi is an ancient Chinese text about Go so listen in as we take a look at some more general Go advice and proverbs that are over a thousand years old. Read the Classic of Weiqi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

This week's episode is all about intuition and how to hone our quick judgment of situations on the Go board! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

An interesting 2018 study seeks to find out the effects of Go learning on the cognitive development of children, if any. Let's talk about it! Polgote Article Try the Schulte Table Test --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Don't get me wrong! Go teachers are great! But if I had to give a few pointers... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

I ponder a listener's thoughts on why simple study may not be the key to unlocking your next rank, the limitations of SGF game reviews, and the dangers of identifying with a style. Thanks again for the insightful writeup, Eric! Dusty's Digital Go Magazine: Go Times --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Sean's back again for another Go discussion! This time we talk about Go as a form of art, ranging from a conversation about the aesthetic quality of Go to the mysterious process of understanding that we all experience as Go students. The Protracted Game Hanayeol's Big Sacrifice (Korean) ABC Podcast Episode About Go --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Here's how I personally use notes to extract problems from my games and solidify my Go knowledge using glorious SGF technology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

The first ever 3-man episode of Star Point! A meandering discussion of why we play Go, how Go appears to non-players, the "style fingerprint" we leave on the board, and more. Hope you enjoy! Dsaun's Shape Lecture --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Come gather 'round players and hear ye a tale of olde: a post-pandemic Go tournament and the first of this soul! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Do this and you'll be SDK... I think. Here are my surefire* steps to achieve SDK! *Not surefire but I think they will work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Tin (aka IndieSn) and I talk about the origins of the Mission Viejo Go club as well as the pros and cons of playing against AI. Thanks for coming on the show, Tin! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

I (allegedly) lost to a cheater! What cases of cheating have there been in the Go world? Can we do anything about it? Why do people cheat? This is a tough one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Sean and I chat about the quirks of hosting a Go club, adapting to different play styles, and the importance of tsumego in this super special guest episode of Star Point. Thanks so much for coming on the show, Sean! Hanayeol's Very Essential Life and Death Lecture --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

A review of the gripping coming-of-age historical fiction novel, The Girl Who Played Go by Shan Sa, followed by a discussion on the "aesthetic" and "spiritual" Japanese play style. Kolybi Go --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

We're back! Honinbo Dosaku was an unrivaled Go player in the Edo period of Japan. He made great contributions to Go theory, laid down the framework for the Japanese ranking system, and is still revered today by professional and amateurs alike. The Art of Sacrificing Stones of Honinbo Dosaku by Michael Redmond 9p Clossius Teaches Go to a Chess Player --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Do the current options for auto-match on OGS make sense? Also, what if the Queens' Gambit were about Go? Thank you all who have supported Star Point during its debut season, I am looking forward to more Star Pointing with you guys when the podcast returns on August 19th! OGS Forum Post: Revisiting Automatch Time Settings --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

The Classic of Weiqi is one of the oldest texts about Go. Written by Zhang Ni in the 10th or 11th century, it's chock full of ancient wisdom that has stood the test of time. Can such an old piece of writing help us improve our game? The Classic of Weiqi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Go is great! It's really great! Why don't more people see how great it is? Also, OGS also launched some really great updates! Here are the updates: OGS Updates --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Have you ever considered getting a Go teacher? Sometimes we need that extra push from a stronger player to get to the next level. Here are seven benefits of getting a Go teacher and a short story about Korean Go legend, Cho Hunhyun. https://www.britgo.org/bgj/bgj.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Have you ever realized in the middle of a game that you and your opponent had wildly different perceptions of what was going on? You can find truth on the go board, but until then we are lost in our own unique storylines. Also, I propose a new kind of Go problem to assess our story evaluation skills. My Sample "Story" Problems on OGS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Hate doing life and death problems? Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of your tsumego problems and perhaps even enjoy them! Go Board from "Puzzled" in Albuquerque Telegraph Go 101Weiqi Guide Takumi Go 101Weiqi Guide --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

This was a popular topic! It's another listener mail party, let's talk more about Chess and Go! Thank you all for your thoughtful contributions :) Silver's "Stones" Play More Go IndieGoGo Play More Go YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support

Recently, Telegraph Go (Nate Morse) caught wind of my interest in Rocket League and invited me to play a few games on stream with him. I happily obliged, and our resulting conversations about Go during the stream were quite thought-provoking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support