Author: RichMShay
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WBC 2011 Yspahan Final Game
In the “better late than never” category, I have finally finished and published the write up of the 2011 WBC Yspahan Tournament Final Game. I think it is a good example of how the game is played by great players, since three of the most competitive gamers I know duke it out for the title.…
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Recon #3: Eminent Domain
This is a podcast about Tasty Minstrel’s game Eminent Domain by Seth Jaffee. It has more introductory information than previous Recon episodes because the game isn’t as widely know. I’m a big fan of the game and my favorable opinion shows through. As usual, I will try to give you enough information to play competently…
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Episode 4 – Puerto Rico the Beginning
In this episode, I start a series on playing Puerto Rico and I interview Andy Latto, an incredibly good player and a nice guy to play with. I’ll present what I think every Puerto Rico player should understand right after they learn the rules. This episode is a strategic overview. I’m sure plenty of folks…
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Episode 3 – Just Enough Math & Meet the Other Sheas!
In this episode I attempt to cover enough probability to help you make better decisions in games, without giving you so much that you fall asleep behind the wheel and drive into a ditch. I interview the gamingest family that I have met, and they are Sheas (no relation, spelled differently, really). I met them…
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Total Confusion 25 (2011) Results & Comments
Not only did I attend Total Confusion 25 in Mansfield, I also worked as the #2 Minion for boardgaming. Thanks to Rob Kircher’s experience and discipline, the events were organized and on time. Participation was up from previous years and many folks have commented on how well the convention runs. The convention website has the…