Yes, I'd love some insight once the game is further along.
I think on move 17 I should have moved where Joshua moved instead, that was my first instinct when I looked at it again. I can't say I can really explain why though. I think I just wanted to make a move that denied a space available to him but I chose the wrong one
I seem to be drawn to those spots 2 away from the corner.
I guess I just haven't played enough players who are particularly good at exploiting it? Would also appreciate more explanation about this.
Does it simply have to do with creating unbalanced edges?
Some of my moves are definitely lack of deeper understanding but I also think I'm experiencing some Hexversi burnout lol. This is also why I haven't been challenging players. I've been making a lot of hasty moves from sheer impatience. My game against butterbean, I felt completely lost and was just sort of doing whatever I felt like without analyzing too much. Despite having the inside track for most of the game, I think my mid-game mistakes (one in particular) might have given her a winning position that she failed to capitalize on. I could also be totally wrong about that
It must be a bit funny to see someone as clueless as I am be currently undefeated on the ladder. This is basically how good you would be with only half your brain, John. Just in case you were worried about anybody taking the crown from you