#match play strategy

[thegratefulgolfer]

Never Giving Up In A Golf Match

It is impossible to determine the outcome of two equally matched golfers. The slightest error or bad bounce could determine the end results. During a Match Play format, there are 18 mini matches rolled into one larger event that will determine the winner. Have a poor hole, well, forget it because it is only 5.5% of the total score. Therefore, it is important to never stop playing because you will…

[bonefall]

I’m rereading Po3 and despite its flaws I really enjoyed the introduction to the three. Jaykit isn’t mentioned to be blind in the first few chapters and instead they chose to show how much MORE capable he is compared to his littermates; until at the end of chapter 3, he brings up his blindness on his own. It makes forcing him to be a medicine cat SO much more frustrating because it really feels like they’re setting him up to be a warrior and choose his own fate (note i haven’t finished the reread this is just my first impression)

I like how you seem to take that path in BB regardless! It makes his arc so much more enjoyable

His arc in canon is super frustrating because he's such an independent character who clearly wants to make his own decisions in life, but then he just gets shoved into the medcat den. I LIKE that he ultimately goes there and that he enjoys it; but it was still really fucked up that they stripped away his autonomy in the process.

Re: they are not real, they are writing choices. Taking away the choices a disabled character can make over their own life, forcing them into a celibate nun role, and then going "awwwww dont worry see? he likes it! This was the best thing for him :)" was fucked up.

And imo it didn't have to be that way! You wouldn't have to go the FULL route I did with big changes, he could just be more involved in the descision to stop being a warrior apprentice and it would be fine. Minor change that would make a world of difference.

I do also have to interject to say though... blindness should really not be an extremely severe impairment for a ThunderClan cat.

I'm dead serious.

Whiskers are built-in sensors that tell you the exact position of everything within several inches of your head, ears swerve to pick up sound, and the jacobson's organ provides a sense of smell so keen that I have an entire Clanmew expansion draft because I needed to make WORDS describing the power of this sense that humans do not have. I cannot stress enough how delicate their other senses are, felines do not rely on their sight like primates do

ThunderClan lives in a mixed-oak woodland, where sight is already often obscured by foliage, objects are close together (for whiskers to feel), and nearly every movement makes noise against the leaf litter. RiverClan and (moor-running) WindClan cats would have a harder time with this disability than Thunder or Shadow.

Cat sight SUCKS to begin with. It sucks BADDD. They don't have color vision, they're significantly nearsighted, and they can't track up-and-down movements well. WC doesn't write realistic cats (more like small fuzzy people really) and I also work with more humanesque eyesight, but the only thing Jay should really lose is an ability to rapidly track a small animal swerving fast. Blind cats are often still excellent hunters in spite of that!

So it's an extra big waste that they railroaded him into a position he didn't choose, saying he couldn't be a warrior. This is the perfect disability to write, if you want to explore how ableism can impact the characters in this society who ARE legitimately still capable of nearly full independence, but still need to find accommodations for what they can't do.

In the same arc they're doing the dumb Cinder Reincarnation Plotline, no less!! Where SHE is also feeling like she has no choice over her "destiny," and gets a conflict over a potentially disabling injury

"Oh nooo if cinderpaw breaks her leg she wont be a warrior!"

"What the f-- Im Jaypaw and im reporting live from the scene where a Category 1 Idiot Moment is taking place. Woman breaks leg, suddenly everyone believes she is a horse, more at 11."

One of these days I should really make "herb guides" just covering how various sensory disabilities impact the lives of Clan cats and some tips for writing them as warriors, especially between Clans. Stuff you wouldn't usually consider, like how much noise deaf cats tend to make, how RiverClan would get a ton of sinus infections and lose their sense of smell, being blind in Sky vs Thunder, etc.

[hamletthedane]

I hate dating apps I need to meet the love of my life more organically*

*in hand-to-hand combat before the great walls of the City of Troy

[so-very-small]

Currently thinking about a person who has a chess board set up on their coffee table. they occasionally play themselves, but it’s mostly for decoration. One morning they shuffle into the living room, and a ebony pawn is moved two spaces forward. So, of course, they move an ivory one.

Their mystery opponent takes their turns in the middle of the night, usually. Eventually they learn if they step out the room for twenty minutes, their opponent will take their turn, and the games get quicker. They keep this up for weeks, match after match, surprisingly close in skill.

They’re not even worried about being haunted, or whatever, they’re simply elated to finally have someone to play chess with.

And the borrower in the walls is happy they finally get to play too.

[goldensunset]

I BEAT CYNTHIAAAAAAAAA

[skyplayssplatoon3]

The one hill I will die on for Splatoon is that the Spawn Bubbles will always be superior to the launchers because of the sheer amount of inescapable camping I have seen in Splatoon 3

That launch armor is JUST not strong enough to give people a real chance to escape on some maps

If you don't believe me...

[Source]

And in case anyone is thinkin' "But they lost! It didn't help them!"

This team is apparently notable for not caring about losses, even intentionally extending this lost game to feed their kill counts as much as possible

They aren't even mad about it! They just do it for clout LMAO;;

[whoamikiding15]

It was a boring match. Croatia didn't deserve it. The play was mostly in their half of the pitch. They hardly had any shots on targets. Blah blah blah.

I don't get it. You're supposed to play to your strengths right? And that's what Croatia do. If their defense and keeper is a world class iron clad brick wall then good for them.

Stop being bitter. It's their play.

[talietikasero]

aight now i'll do ng+

[forcedhesitation]

aaaah everyone on twitter arguing about mods, meanwhile statements that even hint towards them working on meaningful and UNIQUE additions to wyll's overall available game material remain at a painful zero y'know.

where is the energy of these loud annoying fans who spam any larian related socials they can find, day and night, when it comes to demanding improvements for one of the most important characters in this game??

[tristrattournament]

Round 1 has officially concluded! Here's an updated bracket with the new match-ups for Round 2. I've put a text summary of the results below the cut as well. I already have a good amount of the new polls drafted up, so Round 2 should probably start tomorrow.

Results:

Frederica vs. Kamsell

Medina vs. Geela

Travis vs. Clarus

Trish vs. Tenebris

Jerrom vs. Rosellan Elder

Dragan vs. Erika

Corentin vs. Plinius

Giovanna vs. Ezana

Serenoa vs. the Hierophant

Cats vs. the Scales of Conviction

Jens vs. Author of Marvels of Norzelia

Landroi vs. Julio

Erador vs. Hossabara

Benedict vs. Symon

Queen Glenbrook vs. Destra

Zigmunt vs. Orlaea

Narve vs. Grandante

Piccoletta vs. Quahaug

Decimal vs. Goddess of Salt

Groma vs. Lyla

Lionel vs. Idore

Booker vs. Milo

Rudolph vs. Sycras

Archibald vs. Anna

Gustadoph vs. Sorsley

Patriatte vs. Silvio

Flanagan vs. Hughette

Roland vs. Svarog

Regna vs. Cordelia

Frani vs. Thalas

Maxwell vs. Rufus

Avlora vs. Exharme

New matchups for Round 2:

Frederica vs. Geela

Travis vs. Trish

Jerrom vs. Dragan

Corentin vs. Ezana

Serenoa vs. the Cats

Jens vs. Julio

Erador vs. Benedict

Destra vs. Orlaea

Narve vs. Quahaug

Decimal vs. Lyla

Lionel vs. Milo

Rudolph vs. Anna

Gustadolph vs. Patriatte

Hughette vs. Roland

Cordelia vs. Frani

Maxwell vs. Avlora

[thegratefulgolfer]

Nuance of Match Play Golf

Match Play format is a unique one on one or team on team competition that has far more strategy than amateur players can imagine. It is not focused on playing our own game like stroke play, match play offers the opportunity to apply greater pressure to your opponent using the ‘concession’ rule. Basically, a player can concede the hole at any time during that hole and move on to the next. There…

[greatestrival]

twitter was on fire ytd bc of the la classique honestly it was.... disappointing to say the least

[bodhrancomedy]

Sometimes having a reputation for being smart beats actually being smart.

I once beat my school’s chess champion in a game because he spent the entire match desperately trying to work out my strategy because I was “smart” and therefore good at chess.

We were playing with a Lord of the Rings chess set. I was moving the characters I liked best.

I’m terrible at chess.

[fogaminghub]

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[jadeannbyrne]

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[random-thot-generator]

Ghost decides after one blind date that you're going to be his.

>>>>>

Simon isn't used to dating. A quick hook up in the loo, sure. A drunken one night stand? He's had too many of those to count. But proper courting? Hell, it's been years, maybe a decade, since he's taken a bird out on an actual date.

It's probably going to be a disaster, but he gave Johnny his word he'd go out with his bird's best friend, so he can't back out now. He'll just have to grit his teeth and power through it.

His sour outlook for the evening is forgotten the second he sees you walk in with Johnny's bird. You're no tipsy tart on the pull, like the birds he's used to dealing with. You're a proper lady, dolled up nice for your date with him. It makes his chest feel tight when he gets a good look at your pretty face and nervous little smile.

His usual gruff manner is obviously not going to fly with you, so he quickly tries to recall the mannerisms he's seen his captain use around women. He gets to his feet with Johnny when the two of you reach the table, trying his best to look less intimidating.

Johnny introduces the two of you, and Simon melts inside when he takes your soft little hand in his for the first time. His brain goes fuzzy, dark eyes glazing over, and he's not sure what he says when he greets you, but it earns him a smile.

"It's really nice to meet you, Simon," are the first words you say to him.

Your voice is soft and sweet, and the way you say his name? Oh, he's gonna need to hear more of that, and often.

For the first time in a long time, Simon's worried about what someone thinks of him. He's worried he'll put you off with his harsh manner. So, he minds his words and gentles his tone. He slows his steps to match your pace and tucks your small hand at his elbow to keep you close and safe. He's holding doors and pulling out your chair. He compliments your dress and hair.

And when your heel catches on the sidewalk and you stumble, he doesn't bark a laugh or say something mean, wouldn't bloody dream of it. No, he catches you before you fall, and all that softness in his hands makes something shift in his brain. You're such a fragile little thing, delicate as spun sugar. You need a big nasty mutt like him to protect you, take care of you, and he's more than willing to do the job.

When the date is over, Simon sees you home, and you kiss him on your front stoop. It's not all groping hands and tangling tongues. It's a gentle press of lips, his big hands cradling your face, the sweet intimacy making his eyes flutter shut. He's floating when he finally gets back in his truck and drives himself home.

Instead of going to bed, Simon begins to formulate a plan of strategy. He figures it'll take a few more dates before you invite him into your flat, and several more after that before you invite him into your bed, then eventually into your life. It might take months, even a year or more. That's alright, though. If his years in the military have taught him anything, it's patience.

Simon knows how to play the long game. He'll go at your pace, let you get used to having him around, then make himself indispensable to you. No one will treat you as good, meet your every need and desire the way he will. He won't stop until he is your world, your reason for being. Your everything.

And when enough time has passed, he'll claim you completely as his. He's going to put a ring on your finger and a baby in your belly, then tuck you away safe and sound in one of those cute country cottages he looked up online. You'll be his little missus, and he'll be your tamed beast, keeping his teeth and claws hidden but at the ready.

By the time he arrives at your flat the next evening for your second date, he's already got your engagement ring in his safe at home and the names of your future children picked out.

And when you text him the day after to invite him for dinner, the new name he replaced yours with pops up on his screen.

It says 'Missus Riley', of course.

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