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Wow. 12 draws in a row. Yeah, like I said earlier, it's a philosophical difference on my part, because it sounds abnormal to me to draw that many times. But like you said, competitive chess plays differently and I'd be a hilarious opponent, more like a jester, in a competitive scene.

I know the general gist of chess. I've played a few games of it, won some, lost most, but we were just kids in a cafeteria playing so I'm a literal amateur. But I reckon it's a philosophical difference from specializations in different game-styles, because to me, 125-game win streak shouldn't...

Yeah, because 43% is an abysmal victory rate, UNLESS you factor in the number of draws, which I was not aware of. And I then edited in to correct my statement. I can't think of any far more popular sports that allow draws except in the most extreme of circumstances so I see nothing odd about me...

Can't say I agree. But sure. I've participated in 7 State-wide martial-arts tournaments. I did poorly in the first 2. Made it to the Semi-finals in the 3rd. Was champion in the 4th, 5th, and 6th tournaments, and then finished 3rd in my 7th and final tournament. I competed from the ages of 18 to...

Had to re-read to make sure you were still referring to a piss-stream :oops::sweating_profusely:

Thought he was a martial artist, considering the title of this thread. Color me surprised when I learn he's a Chess grandmaster. Threw me for a loop there. I myself am a martial artist who's won several state-level (never competed at national level unfortunately) tournaments and I was never...

I like reading more on RR, but I prefer the forums here. Basically, I find better stories on RR. But the social engagement is preferable here. While it's not me bragging about his story or anything, the main reason I came to SH initially, was because I heard that (beast_regards) had dropped RR...

Than yeah, I wouldn't appreciate that. Might be why I never watched it again.

Jacking this one too.

Definitely jacking this one

It's been so long since I watched that, I'm not sure what the context of the briefcase even is anymore. I watched that nearly a decade ago, and only once. It was a decent movie, but not the best by Tarantino. Yes. I also like descriptions, and I dislike it when these are kept minimal, but for...

Maybe I'm not explaining myself properly, or it's another one of those issues with text where meaning is not conveyed as it is originally intended. When a writer tells a reader to "use your imagination," in most cases in my experience, they were covering up a plot hole either after the fact...

You know the best way to respond to this MEANINGLESS advice? Tell them to shut up and read, or piss off. Simple as that. I get so annoyed by people who say "use your imagination." NO! It's your story. So YOU tell me. I'm not doing the mental work for you. Though admittedly, most of my...

Thanks for the replies everybody.