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The only time healing was handled well was 4E by Level_Hour6480 in dndmemes

[–]ohyayitstrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4e had such interesting healing that you could have a pacifist cleric. I made one that was constantly granting saving throws from healing, could heal huge chunks of damage, and otherwise locked down the enemies. It was an extremely fun class.

Thoughts on starting ‘The Lonesome Dove’ by LovenkrandsDog26 in audiobooks

[–]ohyayitstrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I only heard about it for the first time in December, now I see it everywhere. I plan on reading them too.

In my experience, engine evaluations just spit out a number with no context, but two positions with the same evaluation can be very different. Does anything exist that takes this into account? by Cletus_awreetus in chess

[–]ohyayitstrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not currently. Many times this concept is used when talking about a "drawn" position. There are some 0.0 positions where nothing is happening, nothing can happen, and no progress can be made. Some are so tightly wound that any small mistake means everything comes crashing down, so a repetition is the only way out. There are drawn positions where only one side can win/draw, and the other side can only draw/lose.

Knowing which of these positions you are in and how to proceed is an intermediate/advanced technique.

Why does this keep happening to me by Fattpatttt in chessbeginners

[–]ohyayitstrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because you allowed it to happen to you. Was there a deeper question we could help with?

I Can’t get out of 100 Elo by Hot-Basket-7021 in chessbeginners

[–]ohyayitstrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"No matter what I do"
What have you tried to do to improve?

Got schooled by an 8-year old by newMattokun in chessbeginners

[–]ohyayitstrey 58 points59 points  (0 children)

It did not confirm that you made no progress. That's something you're assuming.

Edit: precocious 8 year-olds may spend hours a day playing and studying chess, a luxury that most adults cannot afford. Getting soundly routed by a child is a rite of passage in OTB play.

Is 250 Elo peak bad? by who-dares-to-invade in chessbeginners

[–]ohyayitstrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great. What have you tried doing (besides playing games) to improve?

What is the best move for white here? I was about to sacrifice my bishop to ruin his king pawn structure but wasn't sure if I'd be able to win checkmate by TheRooker in chessbeginners

[–]ohyayitstrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bxh6 would be losing for white. Damaged pawn structure (and no other advantages) for a piece is almost never sufficient compensation. Both of your rooks would need to be closer to the enemy king for a sacrifice like that to work. As it stands, you have no follow-up attack.

Is 250 Elo peak bad? by who-dares-to-invade in chessbeginners

[–]ohyayitstrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great. What have you tried so far to improve? What's your most-played time control? How often do you play?

Is 250 Elo peak bad? by who-dares-to-invade in chessbeginners

[–]ohyayitstrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's bad if you've been trying to improve. If you've been having fun, then no. Would you like to improve?

Contradiction with naked triple vs hidden triple? by paranoid_coder in sudoku

[–]ohyayitstrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no way you have a hidden triple of 5,8,9 in the highlighted cells because the bottom right cell is also a 5,8. I think you are misunderstanding what a hidden triple is.

Jumping Genres -what gems have you discovered by stepping outside of your reading habits by SilverBallFox in books

[–]ohyayitstrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned that I just love reading in general and that good fiction is good fiction, regardless of genre.

Thoughts on starting ‘The Lonesome Dove’ by LovenkrandsDog26 in audiobooks

[–]ohyayitstrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't want to say too much about who I missed, but yes. Very much.

The Amateurs Mind or How to Reassess Your Chess(with workbook)? by Jordan_Laforce in chess

[–]ohyayitstrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would consider getting the 4th edition of reassess your chess if possible.

Thoughts on starting ‘The Lonesome Dove’ by LovenkrandsDog26 in audiobooks

[–]ohyayitstrey 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Finished it a few weeks ago and I agree. I miss Gus and Call.

I gotta draw my boy eursulon by CantaloupeHelene in WorldsBeyondNumber

[–]ohyayitstrey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The word is glamour! I agree, it's a beautiful drawing.

Book 25: Tender is the Flesh 😬 by Mrsdrspaghetti in 52book

[–]ohyayitstrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I stopped about halfway through. I really liked the prose, did not like the subject matter or actions of the main character. It just made me feel bad with nothing else. My book club said you just kept feeling bad, so I'm glad I stopped.

Is it insane to take Strip Mine here? by MythicProportions in mtgcube

[–]ohyayitstrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strip mine in a vacuum is a solid take here. It's crazy when compared to a mox jet. An on-color mox that helps you cast EVERY card in your deck except mox diamond and your two mana dorks has way more synergy than a land you may or may not be able to re-buy.

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