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The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to stop, look up and get our bearings. So this year, you really want to improve your game (that's part of why we play, isn't it?). Do you know the feeling? You’re super stoked about this winning big change you want to create in your life. Excitedly, you fill up your gamesheet. But after struggling with it for a few weeks (or even just days), it all becomes a grind. What was supposed to be an exciting planned opportunity to master your intended game has quickly become a source of dread, frustration, and self-doubt: Why can’t I win or at least lose less? Why am I not getting it? Why do I always do this? What’s wrong with me? So then you quit. Again and again and again, each time feeling a little more discouraged than the last. But winning doesn't have to be this hard. In fact, it can be quite easy (and even a lot of fun). Assuming you already know how to play (you can't get better if you don't know the rules lol), you might start by joining a club that specializes in your favored game. Regularly associating with like minded players will help your game tremendously as they pass out tips and tricks to their compadres! Try playing, not against the grand master, but someone more closely rated to yourself. Don't make yourself feel good by playing people that clearly are worse than you. If you have to make yourself feel better after a loss, a good way is to start planning how to counter your opponent. Check out books on the subject, and study the moves. Find, practice and develop a few pre-planned moves that are commonly used in that game until you fully understand how they work and function. Then add more, and more, fully comprehending each tactic before adding another. By the end of a year, you will have amassed a huge and well practiced knowledge base in your game this way. Notice patterns in moves that tend to make you win the game and work intently on those. Ask someone to coach you in your game of choice and review a few past games with them. Nobody is a grandmaster the first game much less the second, but by respecting the knowledge of others, you will be well on your way there. Make it your goal to play 10,000 games (to become a professional at anything, you need put in 10,000 hours, so why not games). Lastly, to fully improve your game, join tournaments. There's nothing like being pitted against a tough player to practice your newfound proficiency in the game. If you are truly committed to becoming a better player, this is the path you should follow. So...what will be your game to mostly improve upon for 2018? Have a wonderful month and play like you mean it! --Badger ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In this month's newsletter, we have:
Birthday Wishes: -- Happy Birthday to MrLarry47 on January 1st! - -- Happy Birthday to SIRI on January 2nd! - From The Backgammon Tournament Club and { Club } - -- Happy Birthday to Big Giant Head on January 3rd! - From The Scoop's Castle Club , The Classic TV & Music Club, The Prime Time TV Club and The Friendship Club - -- Happy Birthday to skzoey on January 3rd! - From The Prime Time TV Club - -- Happy Birthday to GUINESS14 on January 4th! - From The Backgammon Tournament Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Pork Chop Club - -- Happy Birthday to BrnIdGirl on January 5th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and The Innocent Instigators Club - -- Happy Birthday to China_Blue on January 5th! - -- Happy Birthday to Toodles on January 6th! - From The Pork Chop Club, The Friendship Club , The Scoop's Castle Club - -- Happy Birthday to Callie on January 8th! - From The Daily Laugh Club, The He's Alive Club, The Pork Chop Club, The Scoop's Castle Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club - -- Happy Birthday to Capricorn - on January 9th! - -- Happy Birthday to vlf on January 13th! - From The Scoop's Castle Club, The Friendship Club, The Word O'Rama Club and The Prime Time TV Club - -- Happy Birthday to sarahjan on January 13th! - -- Happy Birthday to Ruache on January 13th! - From The Friendship Club - -- Happy Birthday to adopt 3 on January 17th! - From The He's Alive Club, The Prime Time TV Club, The Scoop's Castle Club, The Friendship Club , The Backgammon Tournament Club, The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and { Club } - -- Happy Birthday to gravyrun on January 17th! - -- Happy Birthday to Kinoko zoku on January 19th! - -- Happy Birthday to monkeytyper on January 20th! - The Pork Chop Club, The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club, The Word O'Rama Club and { Club } - -- Happy Birthday to spellbound on January 24th! - From The Scoop's Castle Club - -- Happy Birthday to ET124 on January 24th! - -- Happy Birthday to squirrel on January 25th! - From The Word O'Rama Club, and The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club - -- Happy Birthday to kittyrambo on January 26th! - From { Club } and The Classic TV & Music Club - -- Happy Birthday to mutt on January 29th! - From The Monkeytyper's Gaming Paradise Club and The Scoop's Castle Club - Anniversary & Other Wishes: --Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to Chuckc33 and Lori on January 5th! Many special wishes sent to you both! - --Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to kellymcinaz and her husband on January 16th! Many special wishes sent to you both! - --Happy Wedding Anniversary goes out to furryfeet and his wife on January 22nd! - * If you would like to announce any birthdays, anniversaries or other special events coming up for next month, please send GoldToken's Newshound a message before the 25th of this month, so we can give them a shout out in next month's newsletter! (Please keep all announcements upcoming and not belated. Announcements submitted after the newsletter is published, cannot be put in after the fact, we're sorry!)
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The same way as so many other players on the site, I initially had been playing (still am ) on Its Your Turn...one of my opponents suggested that I try GoldToken, as his mom was playing there and she loved it. That's how, years back, I logged on, and have not left the site ever since.
As for choosing the name, it resembles pretty much the one I have on the other site....besides, I love flowers
I am interested in playing "clean",carrying on small conversations. But what I am interested in the most, is, to overcome my desire to win, and play for the fun of it and for good companionship...
we are all winners, after all....
My favourite games are word games
I live in Romania Romania.
I am sure tourists would enjoy visiting the Danube Delta, which is unique in Europe, the Bear - cub nursery, which is located in the National Park of Bicaz Gorges and Hasmasul Mare mountain....and last, but not least, the Peles Castleand places where Dracula
is said to have lived.
I like reading and listening to music
I have no children and no grandchildren
I work as a teacherof foreign languages (English and French) in primary and middle school.
Unfortunately I live in a 4th floor apartment and that's not the proper place for a pet to live in...at least this is how I see it...But if I had the chance, I'd love to have hedgies around...this is why my icon on the site is a hedgie.
I am female,over 50.
I visited Israel and Germany.
I am a veryhome - centered person...so, the best place for me would be either my favorite armchair, and a good book to read or, near the window, watching the snowfall, with a cup of coffee with topping in my hand
I love Spring, with the awakening of nature, the world around becoming colourful and noisy again, and the feeling of spiritual rejuvenation
My favourite movie is The Great Gatsby - it was the first movie where I was able to understand the English words without having to look at the surtitles. And also Schindler's List, for a number of very different reasons
Favorite Song?
My favourite song is Sailing by Rod Stewart
I would love to meet my parents again...






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