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i'm a newbie  :)

i played b-g occasionally in hs/college then worked and now have some time for easier things.  i tried chess for a year or so, too much thinking & not enough fun, looked at othello, it's just as hard as chess and now looking into backgammon

i poked around internet, found some good websites & software (gnugb monte carlo jellyfish bbgt realfibs etc etc) ordered a few books by robertie, tried some rounds against "expert" gnubg who does seem to get alot of doubles) so i need to read more strategy before trying to get my next handle = KickAssRayTeeng :)

blah blah blah, thanks for hosting this b-g forum its the most active of the few others i looked at

Welcome...sounds like me a ....few...years ago  ;)

Hope you enjoy playing, learning and I will look forward to playing a game with you  :cool:

Hi and welcome to Fibsboard and to Fibs!   :laugh:  Noticed that Javafibs was not on your equipment list and thought you should know that Javafibs is probably the best client to use to play on Fibs for now.   :yes:  Hope to see you soon!   :)

socksey



When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds, and diamonds are made under pressure. - Peter Marshall

yes i looked at the javafibs & 3dfibs clients and will probably try them later, altho likely it will be a few months before i go for a fibs rating

my 1st big goal is more consistent wins against gnubg expert level.  i need to read some books & articles and start the study practice cycle.  i hope this works  :)

Hello and welcome Fibster  :cool:
One of the best place to read articles and news about BG is http://www.bgonline.org/forums/. (http://www.bgonline.org/forums/.) You will read and learn there good strategy. Don't miss it.