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Ajanuary: Use gender neutral language

2022-01-20T16:19:45Z

Use gender neutral language

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	== Game play ==		== Game play ==

	# Each player owns 2 stone colours. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of ~~her~~ colours on any empty space.		# Each player owns 2 stone colours. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of their colours on any empty space.
	# From then on, starting with Player 2, the players take turns. On your turn, you must place 1 or 2 stones on any empty spaces.		# From then on, starting with Player 2, the players take turns. On your turn, you must place 1 or 2 stones on any empty spaces.
	#* If you place 2 stones, they must be different colours.		#* If you place 2 stones, they must be different colours.

Sammy McSam: Tips_meadow link, removed duplicate tips which are all on tips page, formatting

2021-12-26T10:25:29Z

Tips_meadow link, removed duplicate tips which are all on tips page, formatting

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	~~==Definitions==~~		For tips on how to play meadow, see <b>[[Tips_meadow]]</b>

	~~Group: a group is an entire group of connected stones on the board of the same color. A single stone (unconnected to others of the same color) is also a group.~~		== Game play ==

			# Each player owns 2 stone colours. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of her colours on any empty space.
	~~Overgrown: a group is overgrown when it has more than 5 stones in it.~~		# From then on, starting with Player 2, the players take turns. On your turn, you must place 1 or 2 stones on any empty spaces.
			#* If you place 2 stones, they must be different colours.

	~~Smothered: a group is smothered when there are no empty spaces adjacent to any of its stones.~~

	~~==Gameplay==~~

	# Each player owns 2 stone ~~colors~~. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of her ~~colors~~ on any empty space.
	# From then on, starting with Player 2, the players take turns. On your turn, you must place 1 or 2 stones on any empty spaces. If you place 2 stones, they must be different ~~colors~~.
	# After you place your stone(s), capture all smothered enemy groups, and then capture all overgrown enemy groups.		# After you place your stone(s), capture all smothered enemy groups, and then capture all overgrown enemy groups.
	# The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.		# The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.

	==~~Strategy Tips~~==		== Definitions ==

	~~Because your opponent can only place 2 stones each turn, she can't smother any group touching at least 3 empty spaces. So ensure your most important groups always touch least three empty spaces.~~


	It's possible to create situations where a group has 3 or more empty spaces your opponent can't ever fill. This makes the group un-smotherable, a big advantage. The methods for achieving this are complicated and still poorly understood, but be on the lookout for opportunities to do this.

			==== Group ====

	~~The board consists of concentric rings of hexagons. The the second-outermost ring~~ is ~~important, because groups with lots~~ of stones on ~~that ring are hard to capture without losing a lot~~ of ~~stones in~~ the ~~process~~. ~~Therefore, in~~ the ~~game's opening phase, place most of your stones on that ring~~.		* A group is an entire group of connected stones on the board of the same colour.
			* A single stone (unconnected to others of the same colour) is also a group.

			==== Overgrown ====

	~~When you make a size-5~~ group, it ~~can no longer evolve, which reduces your flexibility. Don't make a size-~~5 ~~group unless what you gain from~~ it ~~is more valuable than the lost flexibility~~.		* A group is overgrown when it has more than 5 stones in it.

			==== Smothered ====

	~~If your opponent has two size-5 groups of different colors that both touch the same empty space, she can't place a stone~~ there ~~without overgrowing and losing one of her groups. Therefore, if one of your groups is adjacent to that same space, your opponent can't smother it without overgrowing, giving you an advantage. Such~~ empty spaces ~~are called strong liberties. Try~~ to ~~force your opponent to make strong liberties for you, and avoid making strong liberties for them~~.		* A group is smothered when there are no empty spaces adjacent to any of its stones.

El Poopo: /* Definitions */

2021-07-26T13:27:09Z

Definitions

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	Group: a group is an entire group of connected stones on the board of the same color. A single stone (unconnected to others of the same color) is also a group.		Group: a group is an entire group of connected stones on the board of the same color. A single stone (unconnected to others of the same color) is also a group.


	Overgrown: a group is overgrown when it has more than 5 stones in it.		Overgrown: a group is overgrown when it has more than 5 stones in it.


	Smothered: a group is smothered when there are no empty spaces adjacent to any of its stones.		Smothered: a group is smothered when there are no empty spaces adjacent to any of its stones.

El Poopo: /* Strategy Tips */

2021-07-26T13:26:53Z

Strategy Tips

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	==Strategy Tips==		==Strategy Tips==

	Because your opponent can only place 2 stones on each turn, she ~~can’t~~ smother any group touching at least 3 empty spaces. So ~~try to make sure~~ your most important groups always touch least three empty spaces.		Because your opponent can only place 2 stones each turn, she can't smother any group touching at least 3 empty spaces. So ensure your most important groups always touch least three empty spaces.


	~~The board consists of concentric rings of hexagons~~. ~~The~~ the ~~second~~-~~outermost ring seems important~~, ~~because groups~~ on ~~that ring are hard~~ to ~~capture without losing a lot of stones~~.		It's possible to create situations where a group has 3 or more empty spaces your opponent can't ever fill. This makes the group un-smotherable, a big advantage. The methods for achieving this are complicated and still poorly understood, but be on the lookout for opportunities to do this.

	~~When you make a size-5 group, it can no longer evolve, which reduces your flexibility. Don’t make a size-5 group unless what you gain from it is more valuable than the lost flexibility.~~

	~~If your opponent has two size~~-5 groups of ~~different colors~~ that ~~both touch the same empty space, she can’t place a stone there~~ without ~~overgrowing and~~ losing ~~one~~ of ~~her groups~~. So, ~~if one~~ of your ~~groups touches~~ that ~~same empty space, your opponent can’t smother it without overgrowing and losing a group~~.		The board consists of concentric rings of hexagons. The the second-outermost ring is important, because groups with lots of stones on that ring are hard to capture without losing a lot of stones in the process. Therefore, in the game's opening phase, place most of your stones on that ring.

	~~Likewise, if you have more than one size-5 group, and they’re different colors, try to prevent those groups from touching the same empty spaces.~~

	If your opponent ~~is making big~~ groups ~~aggressively~~, ~~try playing "slow" by placing only~~ one ~~stone per turn~~. ~~Your~~ opponent ~~may eventually overgrow~~ to ~~much~~, making ~~it easy~~ for ~~you to storm back~~.		When you make a size-5 group, it can no longer evolve, which reduces your flexibility. Don't make a size-5 group unless what you gain from it is more valuable than the lost flexibility.


			If your opponent has two size-5 groups of different colors that both touch the same empty space, she can't place a stone there without overgrowing and losing one of her groups. Therefore, if one of your groups is adjacent to that same space, your opponent can't smother it without overgrowing, giving you an advantage. Such empty spaces are called strong liberties. Try to force your opponent to make strong liberties for you, and avoid making strong liberties for them.

Kevan: headings

2021-06-15T19:10:04Z

headings

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	~~'''~~Definitions~~:'''~~		==Definitions==


	Group: a group is an entire group of connected stones on the board of the same color. A single stone (unconnected to others of the same color) is also a group.		Group: a group is an entire group of connected stones on the board of the same color. A single stone (unconnected to others of the same color) is also a group.
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	Smothered: a group is smothered when there are no empty spaces adjacent to any of its stones.		Smothered: a group is smothered when there are no empty spaces adjacent to any of its stones.

			==Gameplay==
	~~'''~~Gameplay~~'''~~

	# Each player owns 2 stone colors. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of her colors on any empty space.		# Each player owns 2 stone colors. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of her colors on any empty space.
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	# The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.		# The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.

			==Strategy Tips==
	~~'''~~Strategy Tips~~'''~~

	Because your opponent can only place 2 stones on each turn, she can’t smother any group touching at least 3 empty spaces. So try to make sure your most important groups always touch least three empty spaces.		Because your opponent can only place 2 stones on each turn, she can’t smother any group touching at least 3 empty spaces. So try to make sure your most important groups always touch least three empty spaces.

Nidhoeggr42 at 22:31, 12 June 2021

2021-06-12T22:31:26Z

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	# Each player owns 2 stone colors. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of her colors on any empty space.		# Each player owns 2 stone colors. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of her colors on any empty space.
	# From then on, starting with Player 2, the players take turns. On your turn, you must place 1 or 2 stones on any empty spaces. If you place 2 stones, they must be different colors.		# From then on, starting with Player 2, the players take turns. On your turn, you must place 1 or 2 stones on any empty spaces. If you place 2 stones, they must be different colors.
	# After you place your stone(s), capture all smothered enemy groups, and then capture all overgrown enemy groups.		# After you place your stone(s), capture all smothered enemy groups, and then capture all overgrown enemy groups.
	# The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.		# The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.

El Poopo at 16:48, 9 June 2021

2021-06-09T16:48:10Z

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	# Each player owns 2 stone colors. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of her colors on any empty space.		# Each player owns 2 stone colors. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of her colors on any empty space.
	# From then on, starting with Player 2, the players take turns. On your turn, you must place 1 or 2 stones~~, in any combination of your colors,~~ on any empty spaces.		# From then on, starting with Player 2, the players take turns. On your turn, you must place 1 or 2 stones on any empty spaces. If you place 2 stones, they must be different colors.
	# After you place your stone(s), capture all smothered enemy groups, and then capture all overgrown enemy groups.		# After you place your stone(s), capture all smothered enemy groups, and then capture all overgrown enemy groups.
	# The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.		# The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.


	'''Strategy Tips'''		'''Strategy Tips'''

El Poopo at 19:38, 8 June 2021

2021-06-08T19:38:39Z

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	# After you place your stone(s), capture all smothered enemy groups, and then capture all overgrown enemy groups.		# After you place your stone(s), capture all smothered enemy groups, and then capture all overgrown enemy groups.
	# The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.		# The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.

			'''Strategy Tips'''

			Because your opponent can only place 2 stones on each turn, she can’t smother any group touching at least 3 empty spaces. So try to make sure your most important groups always touch least three empty spaces.

			The board consists of concentric rings of hexagons. The the second-outermost ring seems important, because groups on that ring are hard to capture without losing a lot of stones.

			When you make a size-5 group, it can no longer evolve, which reduces your flexibility. Don’t make a size-5 group unless what you gain from it is more valuable than the lost flexibility.

			If your opponent has two size-5 groups of different colors that both touch the same empty space, she can’t place a stone there without overgrowing and losing one of her groups. So, if one of your groups touches that same empty space, your opponent can’t smother it without overgrowing and losing a group.

			Likewise, if you have more than one size-5 group, and they’re different colors, try to prevent those groups from touching the same empty spaces.

			If your opponent is making big groups aggressively, try playing "slow" by placing only one stone per turn. Your opponent may eventually overgrow to much, making it easy for you to storm back.

El Poopo at 21:38, 8 September 2020

2020-09-08T21:38:43Z

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	Definitions		'''Definitions:'''


	Group: a group is an entire group of connected stones on the board of the same color. A single stone (unconnected to others of the same color) is also a group.		Group: a group is an entire group of connected stones on the board of the same color. A single stone (unconnected to others of the same color) is also a group.
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	Smothered: a group is smothered when there are no empty spaces adjacent to any of its stones.		Smothered: a group is smothered when there are no empty spaces adjacent to any of its stones.

	~~Gameplay~~

	~~1. Each player owns 2 stone colors. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of her colors on any empty space.~~

	~~2. From then on, starting with Player 2, the players take turns. On your turn, you must place 1 or 2 stones, in any combination of your colors, on any empty spaces.~~

	~~3. After you place your stone(s), capture all smothered enemy groups, and then capture all overgrown enemy groups.~~		'''Gameplay'''

	4. The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.		# Each player owns 2 stone colors. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of her colors on any empty space.
			# From then on, starting with Player 2, the players take turns. On your turn, you must place 1 or 2 stones, in any combination of your colors, on any empty spaces.
			# After you place your stone(s), capture all smothered enemy groups, and then capture all overgrown enemy groups.
			# The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.

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Definitions

Group: a group is an entire group of connected stones on the board of the same color. A single stone (unconnected to others of the same color) is also a group.

Overgrown: a group is overgrown when it has more than 5 stones in it.

Smothered: a group is smothered when there are no empty spaces adjacent to any of its stones.

Gameplay

1. Each player owns 2 stone colors. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of her colors on any empty space.

2. From then on, starting with Player 2, the players take turns. On your turn, you must place 1 or 2 stones, in any combination of your colors, on any empty spaces.

3. After you place your stone(s), capture all smothered enemy groups, and then capture all overgrown enemy groups.

4. The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.