What does /hist/ think of backgammon as a game of strategy? How does it compare to other games like Chess, go and Reversi and certain card games? I think its the perfect gauge of strategy if you play it right (match of numerous games over just one) because there is just enough of an element of chance as there needs to be. Chance and uncertainty is a fundamental aspect of life and war.
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general abstract strategy game thread
Objectively the best board game ever developed
>http://www.lutanho.net/play/hnefatafl.html
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what makes this objectively the best strategy game?
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>>/tg/
What are you ranks in Go?
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I think it would be interesting to discuss it here. I wanna hear your guys perspectives on it and especially how each pertains to strategy and war.
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I dont have one. I would like to get into it more.
>>43737114
It's one of those games which blend luck and skill, once you get over a certain point of experience, it ultimately boils down to luck, so it's not really the best "strategic" board game.
I don't see any way how it relates to war, chess is often regarded as a strategic game because it's won by utilizing values often used by military commanders, which are usually intelligence, strategy, tactics, positional advantage and utilizing the strength of each piece in the most beneficial way.
>>43737114
Use online-go.com or KGS servers as there is the biggest number of beginners ( like me , ~ 12kyu) there .
If you would like to improve faster check out Nick Sibicky videos, or dwyrin .
Start with the 9x9 board as the normal 19x19 is too big for most people and generally they feel lost not knowing how to achieve anything. 9x9 is much more focused on fighting, which is the tactical side and the one to improve before you approach the strategical one.
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The fact that you play it over a series of games you can gauge your enemies strategies and learn their play more. Also the use of the doubling cube and the element of risk taking and all of that. The element of chance and using chance to your advantage or manipulating it is something that I think Backgammon has that chess doesnt which is a real determining factor in real life conflict. Its about dealing with uncertainty.
>its just luck
That's what losers with no risk management skills say
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Oh, of course, the same could be applied to games like Poker too.
But, I still find Chess to be a better indicator of Strategical knowledge, since you don't get fucked over by luck, even though you might have been a better strategist than your opponent. The point that you are dealing with uncertainty become pretty much obsolete when playing at a higher level, although it is a good trait for a military leader to be able to adapt (one trait which has won and lost wars for some commanders)
Mahjong is a great example of luck and strategy too, check that out, athough you should really post this to /tg/ instead
