Life In 19x19

I've been playing Go for about 2 weeks- so a totally new beginner. But REALLY enjoying it so far

Looking forward to learning loads from you guys

Regards,
Ian

Welcome. Amazing you found this site so quickly. The power of the internet is changing things so much.

DrStraw wrote:Welcome. Amazing you found this site so quickly. The power of the internet is changing things so much.

Many thanks

The internet is my first port if call for any info nowadays

Been lurking and reading posts for about a week and now I want to join in!!!!

I've just downloaded the 2 volumes of "River Mountain Go"- FANTASTIC free resource. I also play a colleague from work on IGS- normally 2 games a night at 9 x 9. It's all good stuff.

Just wish I had found Go sooner- I'm 44 years old.

Kind regards,
Ian

Cheers!

IDN101 wrote:

DrStraw wrote:Welcome. Amazing you found this site so quickly. The power of the internet is changing things so much.

Many thanks

The internet is my first port if call for any info nowadays

Been lurking and reading posts for about a week and now I want to join in!!!!

I've just downloaded the 2 volumes of "River Mountain Go"- FANTASTIC free resource. I also play a colleague from work on IGS- normally 2 games a night at 9 x 9. It's all good stuff.

Just wish I had found Go sooner- I'm 44 years old.

Kind regards,
Ian

That means you were one of the few people here who was actually alive when I played by first game.

Well, there are also players who live reasonably close to you (in Shropshire).

Try www.britgo.org to find out more.

Best wishes

Jon

mumps wrote:Well, there are also players who live reasonably close to you (in Shropshire).

Try http://www.britgo.org to find out more.

Best wishes

Jon

Thanks Jon,

Yes- looks like there's a contact in Hinstock. Also Chester is only 40 mins from where I live- and looks to have a regular Go club

Regards,
Ian

Welcome and Happy New Year!

You aren't the only 40 year old newbie, so have fun!

goTony wrote:Welcome and Happy New Year!

You aren't the only 40 year old newbie, so have fun!

Thanks

I'm starting my own full time business next year- so I definitely don't consider age a barrier to trying new pursuits!

REALLY enjoying the game of Go so far. Mixing my time between playing and reading (River Mountain Go). I used to play online poker for 2 years- so I appreciate the discipline of balancing the playing with the studying.

Regards,
Ian

A new business, excellent! What are you doing or is it under wraps? GO is great because it can be enjoyed on so many levels. 40 is the new 20, so go for dan level.

goTony wrote:A new business, excellent! What are you doing or is it under wraps? GO is great because it can be enjoyed on so many levels. 40 is the new 20, so go for dan level.

Thanks Tony,

I'm an architect by training- my business is focused on the emerging global trend of "Building Information Modelling" or BIM for short. It's a totally new way of working for many design practices / facility managers, etc.

Anybody that uses Autodesk Revit will know what I'm on about

Regards,
Ian

Welcome to the site! I'm fairly new as well. Look forward to getting to play you some day in KGS.

Rowen wrote:Welcome to the site! I'm fairly new as well. Look forward to getting to play you some day in KGS.

Many thanks

Yes, will have to get onto KGS at some point. I play online exclusively on ipad/iPhone and I don't think there is a KGS client for iOS at present

Regards,
Ian

OGS' web interface works well, though.

(I also started playing this year at 38 and live in the UK - let me know if you'd like to play online? I'm not strong, but I'm at least friendly )