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Offline Joelnelsonb
 Post subject: 25x25 Go Boards?
Post #1 Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:54 pm 
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Hi, I've recently been experimenting on OGS with the 25x25 boards. It's definitely a different experience than 19x19; it takes "all out war" to the next level as there are many, many fronts to fight on. I wouldn't say it's anywhere near as good as the standard 19x19 (seems to be the perfect size) but it is fun just to change things up and play a MUCH longer game from time to time. My question is, does anyone know of a place where I could purchase a 25x25 to play in person? I'm reluctant to make my own as I'm not too good at those sorts of projects.

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Offline sybob
 Post subject: Re: 25x25 Go Boards?
Post #2 Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 2:33 pm 
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You may want to contact user dracflamloc
He makes go boards.
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Offline DrStraw
 Post subject: Re: 25x25 Go Boards?
Post #3 Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 3:31 pm 
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I would recommend drawing one out on a large sheet of paper. I suspect that the novelty will wear off long before the return on investment of such a board was recovered.

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Offline Joelnelsonb
 Post subject: Re: 25x25 Go Boards?
Post #4 Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:05 pm 
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DrStraw wrote:
I would recommend drawing one out on a large sheet of paper. I suspect that the novelty will wear off long before the return on investment of such a board was recovered.


Good point. I suppose I'll see how much of it I continue to play for a good while before contracting someone.

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Offline saxmaam
 Post subject: Re: 25x25 Go Boards?
Post #5 Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:06 pm 
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OGS supports 25x25 board size

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Post #6 Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 5:49 pm 
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saxmaam wrote:
OGS supports 25x25 board size


That's the first sentence of the thread.
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Offline DrStraw
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Post #7 Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:01 pm 
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jdl wrote:
saxmaam wrote:
OGS supports 25x25 board size


That's the first sentence of the thread.


It would have been perfect symmetry to let it end that way, but you have to interrupt. :razz: :lol: :razz:

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Offline jdl
 Post subject: Re: 25x25 Go Boards?
Post #8 Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:43 am 
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DrStraw wrote:
jdl wrote:
saxmaam wrote:
OGS supports 25x25 board size


That's the first sentence of the thread.


It would have been perfect symmetry to let it end that way, but you have to interrupt. :razz: :lol: :razz:


Doh. I ruined the bookends.

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Post #9 Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:12 am 
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