NYU Class of 2014 Forum

[ahduth]

I don't know how to play bridge, but I'm really quick at picking up new card games and I would definitely like to learn.

Bridge is not good if you have trouble with regret. I'm still irritated I went for an overtrick on a 6D contract last night for no reason and of course lost, then I guess I must have been flustered, so I played high cards early in a 3NT contract and went down several tricks. Luckily my partner and I were the only ones getting dealt any points. But it's definitely a great game if you like annoying tactical issues and bizarre coded negotiation.

edit: If you're quick at picking up bridge, you'll do just fine as a lawyer I'd have to imagine.

Yeah... I said card games, not Bridge.

I know Bridge is crazy complicated and full of nuances. But I would still love to learn...

Maybe we can find a fourth TLS. We'll see what whatthojeeves says about his skill level - mine's... low, at best. I know bidding conventions like Blackwood and Stayman, but beyond basic stuff like that I'm pretty lost. And as I said above, my groundplay sucks. But it's a lot of fun. Not much reason to play anything either than bridge or poker, that I've seen.

[whathojeeves]

I don't know how to play bridge, but I'm really quick at picking up new card games and I would definitely like to learn.

Bridge is not good if you have trouble with regret. I'm still irritated I went for an overtrick on a 6D contract last night for no reason and of course lost, then I guess I must have been flustered, so I played high cards early in a 3NT contract and went down several tricks. Luckily my partner and I were the only ones getting dealt any points. But it's definitely a great game if you like annoying tactical issues and bizarre coded negotiation.

edit: If you're quick at picking up bridge, you'll do just fine as a lawyer I'd have to imagine.

Yeah... I said card games, not Bridge.

I know Bridge is crazy complicated and full of nuances. But I would still love to learn...

Maybe we can find a fourth TLS. We'll see what whatthojeeves says about his skill level - mine's... low, at best. I know bidding conventions like Blackwood and Stayman, but beyond basic stuff like that I'm pretty lost. And as I said above, my groundplay sucks. But it's a lot of fun. Not much reason to play anything either than bridge or poker, that I've seen.

I like blackjack, personally, because I can play it after a few glasses, but I see what you're saying.

I am a very bad but very entertaining bridge player. We should have a TLS bridge group for sure.

[birdlaw117]

I like to play Pitch. I mean, there are hundreds of different versions of the game, but I enjoy it. I don't know if any of you have ever played, but it's solid.

[ahduth]

I like to play Pitch. I mean, there are hundreds of different versions of the game, but I enjoy it. I don't know if any of you have ever played, but it's solid.

I've never heard of that, but I'd give it a try.

I realize now I've been hanging around with too many trader/programmers. Anyone play Agricola or Power Grid or Seven Wonders or anything like that? I always hear Settlers of Cataan referenced for this genre of game, but I've never played it. But yeah, nerdy European boardgames are way too much fun. I should have learned less math.

[birdlaw117]

Pitch is really simple. If you know card games at all, you can pick it up in just a few minutes. Not necessarily be good at it, but at least know the rules.

Also, I have no idea what you're talking about with those other games...

[whathojeeves]

I like to play Pitch. I mean, there are hundreds of different versions of the game, but I enjoy it. I don't know if any of you have ever played, but it's solid.

I've never heard of that, but I'd give it a try.

I realize now I've been hanging around with too many trader/programmers. Anyone play Agricola or Power Grid or Seven Wonders or anything like that? I always hear Settlers of Cataan referenced for this genre of game, but I've never played it. But yeah, nerdy European boardgames are way too much fun. I should have learned less math.

I don't know what the rest of those are but.. SETTLERS OF CATAAN. YES.

[thecilent]

Jeeves, I thought you were a girl this whole time. Disappointed.

[whathojeeves]

Jeeves, I thought you were a girl this whole time. Disappointed.

I am. However, I've given up on correcting people on TLS. I think my dashing profile photo gives the wrong impression.

[thecilent]

Ah okay good

[cruelestgame]

Also, I neeeeed to play poker at least one night a week. Def going to get a group going once we get there, so if you're interested, make sure you tell me either here or in-person when we get to school

definitely interested. seems like a perfect way to invest extra loan money

[thecilent]

Also, I neeeeed to play poker at least one night a week. Def going to get a group going once we get there, so if you're interested, make sure you tell me either here or in-person when we get to school

definitely interested. seems like a perfect way to invest extra loan money

Exactlyyy. I'll make sure I find you in a few weeks

[ahduth]

Jeeves, I thought you were a girl this whole time. Disappointed.

I am. However, I've given up on correcting people on TLS. I think my dashing profile photo gives the wrong impression.

Sorry, my mistake - it was the avatar, yeah.

[whathojeeves]

Jeeves, I thought you were a girl this whole time. Disappointed.

I am. However, I've given up on correcting people on TLS. I think my dashing profile photo gives the wrong impression.

Sorry, my mistake - it was the avatar, yeah.

Haha no problem, it happens.

[ahduth]

I like to play Pitch. I mean, there are hundreds of different versions of the game, but I enjoy it. I don't know if any of you have ever played, but it's solid.

I've never heard of that, but I'd give it a try.

I realize now I've been hanging around with too many trader/programmers. Anyone play Agricola or Power Grid or Seven Wonders or anything like that? I always hear Settlers of Cataan referenced for this genre of game, but I've never played it. But yeah, nerdy European boardgames are way too much fun. I should have learned less math.

I don't know what the rest of those are but.. SETTLERS OF CATAAN. YES.

Okay, I double-checked, and apparently Settlers is an American game, not a Euro game. I still might like it, but I'm not a huge fan of dice. I'd rather lose just because I'm an idiot, not because I'm unlucky.

[Ludacrispat26]

Also, I neeeeed to play poker at least one night a week. Def going to get a group going once we get there, so if you're interested, make sure you tell me either here or in-person when we get to school

definitely interested. seems like a perfect way to invest extra loan money

Exactlyyy. I'll make sure I find you in a few weeks

I'm in too. Also, if there are any more serious players, I'd be down to make some trips to Foxwoods/AC. I went to undergrad in Boston, and trips to New Hampshire Poker Rooms/Foxwoods were routine. Might scare off some casual players, but if anyone's interested, let me know.

[thecilent]

There are busses that will get us to the borgata in 2hrs 20min. I'll def go play with you a few times

Eta: i guess Foxwoods is a lot closer though? I've never been there

[thecilent]

Oh you know what else.. Where the he'll has law_monkey been?

[Ratchet Jackson]

Oh you know what else.. Where the he'll has law_monkey been?

Going to HLS.

[thecilent]

Oh you know what else.. Where the he'll has law_monkey been?

Going to HLS.

Whatttt. Wow good for her

[Ratchet Jackson]

Oh you know what else.. Where the he'll has law_monkey been?

Going to HLS.

Whatttt. Wow good for her

Yup. Lost a soldier.

[thecilent]

Yeah she was hardcore into nyu, too

[whathojeeves]

There are busses that will get us to the borgata in 2hrs 20min. I'll def go play with you a few times

Eta: i guess Foxwoods is a lot closer though? I've never been there

It's pretty good, though the buses are scaryyyy https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/13/nyre ... buses.html

[thecilent]

Jesus.

[Ludacrispat26]

There are busses that will get us to the borgata in 2hrs 20min. I'll def go play with you a few times

Eta: i guess Foxwoods is a lot closer though? I've never been there

Nah Foxwoods is farther than AC. Sounds good, I'll let you know.

It'll be like Rounders. Paying LS tuition with poker earnings lol

[thecilent]

500? Not tonight.. give me three stacks of high society.