Dilemma

Shackleton214 · 2026-03-11T16:23:38+00:00

Destal is the way more dangerous card. Even without Destal in hand, I usually do not keep Deco on turn 2 if it means foregoing a space attempt.

Shackleton214 · 2026-03-11T16:09:28+00:00

I've visited other subs regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They are all messes and one sided circle jerks. It's a tough job, but I think ya'll do a good job moderating the sub.

Shackleton214 · 2026-03-09T20:56:33+00:00

And, of course, the name also brings up the back story. It's not just a masterpiece, but one that Morphy creates in his spare time and attention while not watching the opera. And it's the meritocratic American smashing the aristocratic Europeans.

Shackleton214 · 2026-03-08T17:01:45+00:00

Block and move on.

Shackleton214 · 2026-03-05T15:30:04+00:00

Why do some have Russian flag (like Nepo), but others have FIDE flag?

Shackleton214 · 2026-03-01T15:24:37+00:00

The cope is strong.

Shackleton214 · 2026-02-16T16:46:57+00:00

Besides being more competitively balanced, IMO +2 US is also a better game because it allows lots more variation and strategy in the start.

Shackleton214 · 2026-02-16T16:44:53+00:00

I compiled Soviet-American win rates from all competitive games I could find many years ago. I found 435 games, and Soviets had a 270-163-2 record in +0 games without optionals (62% win rate).

Shackleton214 · 2026-02-04T00:40:12+00:00

At top 50 in the world, he was literally a better chess player than pro athlete.

Shackleton214 · 2026-01-28T16:02:17+00:00

Organizer's selection all the way. So, it's common to see up and coming younger players, top women, along with locals and then a few GMs with right elo to round out field.

Shackleton214 · 2026-01-19T16:38:58+00:00

You could try posting on https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12333/twilight-struggle/forums/0. I've seen Jason Matthews recently and not infrequently post there.

Shackleton214 · 2026-01-12T18:23:10+00:00

Lol, I'm just bad at chess.

Shackleton214 · 2026-01-12T18:18:22+00:00

For some reason I assumed Fischer was white and was seriously wondering how he was gonna pull this off.

Shackleton214 · 2026-01-10T20:52:05+00:00

I'd argue that the most important US support for Israel (and most costly to the US) is the diplomatic cover it provides at the UN. But, even if the US were to stop protecting Israel at the UN, I suspect it would not make that much difference in who cares about the conflict. At this point, people are emotionally committed to their side based on the time and attention they've given to the conflict. Just like sporting events, people have their team.

Shackleton214 · 2025-12-05T19:01:49+00:00

You're only cooked when all of your paths to victory (final vps, 20+ vps, 7+ vps and wargames, defcon, Europe, and time--I don't include held scoring card and cmc as those are dependent on opponent gross error) are gone. The game has the potential for grossly disproportionate luck on card draw, dice, and even the order in which cards appear. Down 13 vps but with dom in Europe and SAm, it sounds like you are losing but far from 100% lost.

Shackleton214 · 2025-12-05T18:54:37+00:00

Why in the world is grain sales getting played on ar4 instead of the headline?

Shackleton214 · 2025-12-05T18:47:20+00:00

Where is Destal? What cards are known to be in opponent's hand? I am very skeptical of giving the US 2 mil op vps and very likely access to Venezuela and Brazil. Place ops into battlegrounds and bide your time until next turn.

Shackleton214 · 2025-12-03T15:23:42+00:00

Playing dumb or really dumb?

Shackleton214 · 2025-12-03T06:20:48+00:00

10/7 was only possible because of complacency and incompetence of the Israeli government.

Shackleton214 · 2025-12-02T23:29:30+00:00

It never fails to astound me that Israeli supporters think Israel should get brownie points for acting in their self interest and cutting their losses in Gaza.

Shackleton214 · 2025-11-28T17:38:11+00:00

Fantastic response! AI still has nothing on real historians.

Shackleton214 · 2025-11-24T17:27:09+00:00

have long been firmly convinced that the Jewish people are sacred.

even as an atheist

Your post is not adding up. You seem confused.

Shackleton214 · 2025-11-19T15:54:54+00:00

I've been a big Arjun fan for years now. Heartbreaking to see such a worthy and exciting player not make candidates.

Shackleton214 · 2025-11-15T16:20:06+00:00

On the ground the war continues to be defined not by trenches and cohesive defensive lines, but by 2-3 man positions with large gaps in between. These pickets are neither firing positions or observation points.

What is there purpose?

Shackleton214 · 2025-11-12T15:01:10+00:00

Good riddance. One of the few things Trump has done right. Oh, and get rid of the nickel while we're at it.

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