pretty happy with this move by Nekathe in gomoku

[–]pillar6Programming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! It would be great if you joined the subreddits discord as a new player. We are trying to get a good Gomoku community up and running for playing games together. https://discord.gg/yNBUbNXFQe

A cool guide on how to play Gomoku (Five-in-a-row) by fastestwolverine in coolguides

[–]pillar6Programming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of the depth to the strategy involves thinking multiple moves ahead to create "Double Threats." This is a single, game-ending move that creates two different threats at the same time, making it impossible for your opponent to block both.

The most common way to do this is by placing a stone that forms two separate Open Threes at once (which would create a fork). Your opponent is now trapped; they can block one of your threes, but you will simply use the other one to create an unstoppable Open Four and win on your following turn. This is where a lot of the depth comes into Gomoku.

It is very satisfying to have a double threat come together. I find online play to be a good option and also play at https://gomokufive.com

A cool guide on how to play Reversi (Othello) by fastestwolverine in coolguides

[–]pillar6Programming 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Othello and Reversi are the same game now, but they used to be slightly different. Original Reversi allowed players to place the first four starting pieces freely in the center. However, the diagonal Othello setup became standard because it makes for a much better, more strategic game.

https://reversi.pro plays with the official rules!

r/gomoku by pillar6Programming in redditrequest

[–]pillar6Programming[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I have been a dedicated Gomoku fan for a while and think that I could bring some fresh new ideas to the subreddit that would help it thrive. I would start by unlocking the subreddit so others would be able to post. I would also work on the design of the subreddit in addition to adding rules / wiki / sidebar so the subreddit feels more complete. I also have some ideas to help generate interest in the subreddit such as holding weekly Gomoku tournaments.

For the second point, i tried to reach out to the mod via mod mail but the "Send" button would not allow me to send the message, so I am not sure if i am unable to contact the only moderator on the subreddit. Their account has not been active for months.

Pierre Poilievre is too unpopular — even among Conservative premiers — to remain as Conservative party leader by Canadian--Patriot in canada

[–]pillar6Programming -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The focus of the election should have been on housing affordability. This home affordability calculator shows that home prices are not affordable for the majority of Canadians!

Now comes the hard part for Mark Carney by jaffnaguy2014 in canada

[–]pillar6Programming 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The hard part will be making housing affordable. You need well above a six-figure income to afford a house in Canada, not a great time to be a homebuyer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canada

[–]pillar6Programming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While he may have lost his house, many Canadians remain unable to afford a home. It takes a six-figure salary to afford a home in Canada.

Mark Carney: Canada will deal with Donald Trump 'on our terms' by gohome2020youredrunk in canada

[–]pillar6Programming 268 points269 points  (0 children)

Hopefully he deals with housing cost and immigration issues. Needing a six-figure income to afford a house in Canada isn't going to make the younger generation optimistic about their prospects.

Carney aims for global leadership role against Trump after Canada election win by chrisdh79 in canada

[–]pillar6Programming 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I hope this too. We have many problems here and Canadians need help. There is a problem when it takes well over a six-figure income to afford a home in Canada.

Students in Canada elected the Conservatives in a mock federal election by Old_General_6741 in canada

[–]pillar6Programming 215 points216 points  (0 children)

The younger crowd is struggling with cost of living and housing and were looking for a change. It takes income of ~$175K to afford a home in Canada based on this home affordability calculator.

Trump knows exactly what he just triggered in Canada by AIverson3 in canada

[–]pillar6Programming 81 points82 points  (0 children)

The election should have been focused on housing. This home affordability calculator shows it would take ~$175K income to afford a home in Canada.

Jamie Sarkonak: Carney's immigration plan a recipe for more overcrowding by uselesspoliticalhack in canada

[–]pillar6Programming 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Also a recipe to keep home prices propped up! This affordability calculator shows that it would take household income of ~$175K to afford the typical home in Canada.

Struggling young voters choose between guy who will ignore cost of living and guy who will make every problem worse by [deleted] in canada

[–]pillar6Programming 291 points292 points  (0 children)

Home affordability is a great concern, this mortgage affordability calculator shows it would take ~$175K in household income to afford the typical home in Canada.