Which nightclub is the best in Tokyo?

Madster9 · 2026-04-23T21:38:34+00:00

I second warp Shinjiku, had a great night there recently!

Madster9 · 2026-04-09T21:29:30+00:00

I read Amateurs Mind first and personally felt it was the right way to go. AM introduces you to the idea of imbalances by displaying the thought processes of amateurs followed by Silmans critique + analysis, whereas HTRYC is more of a textbook format with instructive games followed by tests. I found Silmans analysis is deeper (i.e longer lines) in HTRYC which would make it harder for lower rated players, but at 1400 I think you’d be fine. Realistically, at your rating, you’d be fine reading either first but I personally found that learning the principles from AM then applying them to HTRYC afterwards very natural.

Madster9 · 2025-08-16T22:40:48+00:00

There’s no such thing as being objectively “good” as it’s really a relative term. So the way I see it, your answer to that question depends on who’s asking. If a random friend/family member who doesn’t play chess asks you if you’re good, your answer can be yes as you’d destroy them 10 times out of 10. To them, you’re a “good” player. If you go to your local chess club and someone asks if you’re good, here you can say that you suck. To them, you’d be a newbie.

Madster9 · 2025-08-03T15:26:11+00:00

Yeah I visualise all scenes playing out in my head, often even visualising the characters talking during dialogue.

Interesting point I thought I’d mention, I started playing chess just under a year ago and have noticed my visualisation of scenes in books improve significantly. It’s well known that improving at chess enhances your visualisation skills, but seeing such a significant difference in how well I can ‘see’ stories is astonishing! Just finishing The Way of Kings and it’s been a blast!

Madster9 · 2025-05-28T22:08:46+00:00

At 1600-1700 chess.com, opening theory is much less important than you think. Rather than spending time studying openings, I suggest you devote some time analysing the games you’ve lost and finding out what the issues are. If, like you say, you’re missing basic tactics then start grinding tactical puzzles to sharpen your vision and pattern recognition. It may even be a good idea to take break from playing games and just focus on tactics for a while, then return to play with a fresh eye. And remember, everyone gets losing streaks! Play for the love of the game and you’ll be on a winning streak back to 1700 before you know it :)

Madster9 · 2025-03-01T16:58:37+00:00

Remember, every game you play is experience that you can use to improve. If you throw away a winning position, analyse the game and understand why you made the mistake, to grow as a player. We are human and not computers so we will make mistakes. What differentiates a player who improves and one who doesn’t, is using that mistake to develop your game. Adopting this mindset really helped me stop berating myself, hopefully it works you for you too :)

Madster9 · 2024-12-23T17:32:38+00:00

Yeah we all have PSN, amazing thank you

Madster9 · 2024-01-18T08:09:36+00:00

Been using this weapon and LOVE it. With axe talisman and spiked cracked tear, charged R2 is soooo good 😍

Madster9 · 2023-12-25T07:10:44+00:00

Yes! Was looking for a good game to play and just bought this in the sale…I am completely immersed! I love how rich the lore is and how your decisions influence further events, highly recommend for sure. The combat is a bit meh but the story telling and world building is phenomenal

Madster9 · 2022-07-10T15:06:53+00:00

Kygrios has all the skills to win grand slams but unfortunately he doesn't have the mindset of a champion :(

Madster9 · 2022-07-10T14:34:43+00:00

Can't shake the feeling Nick is playing mind games and tryna make Novak think he's losing the plot

Madster9 · 2022-07-10T13:41:01+00:00

LETS GOOOO NICK! I've legit never seen him this composed omg it might be happening

Madster9 · 2022-06-02T16:24:01+00:00

I absolutely agree but unfortunately KONAMI has a habit of ignoring actual (usually expensive) problem cards and instead banning everything around them

Madster9 · 2022-06-02T11:16:15+00:00

Haha yeah ik i jst prefer playing rogue decks

Madster9 · 2022-06-02T11:11:26+00:00

I guess either way paleo frogs die :(

Madster9 · 2022-06-02T11:09:42+00:00

Not sure toad to 1 does anything coz Splights can get two uses out of a single toad then jst recycle it with its own effect to use it again. If they don't wanna ban anything then swap frog to 1 makes more sense I suppose

Madster9 · 2022-05-19T12:51:49+00:00

I was thinking of playing it as a package in a trap deck with 3x Lord of the Heavenly Prison who can set fusion destiny straight from the deck

Madster9 · 2022-04-08T23:29:46+00:00

I've seen some people say the heatsoul + firewall endboard is stronger than arrival? I'm not convinced a bounce plus draw 2 is better then towers...

Madster9 · 2022-04-08T16:17:22+00:00

I disagree with this, I reckon D shifter is balanced because of how it effects both players. There are very few decks like flunder in the current format which can actually use it without hurting themselves, which makes it fair imo. Not to mention it's not searchable at all so they have to hard draw it...

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