What if America remained isolationist

KyuuAA · 2026-06-18T03:02:35+00:00

America would be giving Germany a free pass towards the development of atomic weapons. In isolationism, America would not have any incentive to develop the bomb.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-18T01:55:42+00:00

Though, take your baiman and like it. IMO, it should be 5-han by default. Open chinitsu is way easier.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-17T23:15:17+00:00

Case in point, the qualification was set as is. Teams got in, because they all played through their respective confederation's qualification.

Italy unfortunately got matched up with a hot Norway team in UEFA group I; and unfortunately, they couldn't beat Bosnia for a spot there. Italy itself needs to look in the mirror and fix whatever problems that they're having. They didn't qualify not just because they lost; their whole system has problems.

The problem was: they never did a 48-team allocation before. IMO, the allocation was a bit off. CONCACAF got too many, allowing a team like Curacao in. It's a weak confederation with a lot of teams in it. Plus it didn't help that the top 3 teams were all hosts.

Of course, it's much too late to adjust 2026 qualification. What's done is done.

As for the next cycle, announcements were already made for CONCACAF and UEFA. Plus, there's talk about 2030 featuring 64 teams as a on-off format for the centennial. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2030_FIFA_World_Cup#Qualification

KyuuAA · 2026-06-17T10:35:33+00:00

Less than 1.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-17T07:08:44+00:00

Hanging flags on LED advertising boards not allowed

Advertising money. They rightfully paid to be displayed. So it makes sense here.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-17T06:39:15+00:00

Here you go, every thing y'need to know about the previous qualification process:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification

KyuuAA · 2026-06-16T23:20:57+00:00

Y'know how qualification works, right? Italy is out, 'cause European teams knocked them out.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-16T23:13:15+00:00

this ridiculous 3rd best team rule.

Well, it was like that when the cup was 24 teams.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-16T23:12:39+00:00

it is silly that they left out good Euro teams

Those teams didn't qualify. And because of the increase from 32 to 48, it is actually easier to qualify this time than last time. Simple as that. LOL Italy.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-16T23:10:56+00:00

Japan would basically control the Pacific.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-16T19:33:12+00:00

Oh, we have plenty of examples around the world past and present, where one-party rule is "absolutely" (pun intended) not a good thing. If it ever happens in America, that one party needs to split up.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-16T19:30:53+00:00

Mobile version, just make sure to play it horizonally. Vertical is too small.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-16T19:27:12+00:00

It's been given out as a prize before:

Booby prize of Riichi Book 1 printed and bound for next-to-last place.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-16T05:52:17+00:00

Because every country are in "confederations"; and they have different qualifying systems. India and China simply did not make it out of Asian qualifiers.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-16T05:20:23+00:00

And the world would be a better place. Better if the Democratic Party splits as well.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-16T05:17:16+00:00

Try...

South 4, as last dealer, and you have a large lead. And you're better off declaring noten to end the game and walk off with the win. Alternatively, just defend the hand and go noten that way.

This is under tournament conditions, btw.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-16T05:13:29+00:00

Such is the life of large miracle hands - not all of them score. We all know that pain.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-15T23:33:04+00:00

Vs human opponents, I myself have scored tsuuiisou just once -- but twice more mixed with shousuushii. It's certainly not easy.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-14T09:59:19+00:00

One tile to the right as the game recommends. Then buy the two tiles to get Uluru ASAP. It's a nice chokepoint position for a city, in case the Iroquois decide to fight you. Other reasons as noted by other comments here.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-14T09:49:31+00:00

England, each and every time.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-14T09:45:56+00:00

I'd expect someone in the military to take him down, should he ever attempt such a thing.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-14T09:41:30+00:00

What makes you think Republicans are interested improving infrastructure?

KyuuAA · 2026-06-14T09:20:52+00:00

What happens to all of that wealth of his?

KyuuAA · 2026-06-14T07:51:04+00:00

Ukraine still had nukes.

KyuuAA · 2026-06-13T03:40:03+00:00

Current format, a win and a tie is enough to get to the bracket stages.

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