[Hymn #46] ~Sinistra~

[a_severed_fate]

[Private; unhackable]None of this makes any sense

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[fadetonigredo]

I'd like to think I was a fair hand at it. Of course, my usual partner was maddeningly good, so who can say?

[a_severed_fate]

I've played it a few times before, but my brother always won. Supposedly it's a good game to play to consider battlefield strategies.

[fadetonigredo]

A valid comparison. Not a perfect one, but the applications are certainly there. I find the movement of the different pieces to be most indicative, personally.

[a_severed_fate]

I suppose that's true. Battles are rarely so straight-forward, and there are always things going on outside of the battlefield. They might not be right in front of your eyes, but they are completely capable of turning the tide.

[apurposetolive]

No, I haven't played it. There was never really anyone around to play it against.

[a_severed_fate]

...I see.

Well then, why don't we give it a try? If there's anything you don't fully understand about the game, I'll teach it to you.

[apurposetolive]

Sure, sounds good to me. I could use something to do here that isn't work or training.

[a_severed_fate]

Perhaps there are other games that more than two individuals can play at the same time. I think Rika would approve of people continuing in the tradition of her games club.

Plus you're right. After a while, there really isn't very much to do on this island. Although...

[fluorite_flux]

What exactly is chess? Aside from being a game I mean. XD

[a_severed_fate]

It's a game of strategy that uses a checkered board. There are several different styles of game pieces representing kings, queens, knights, rooks, bishops, and pawns. Each of the pieces have different rules for movement.

[fluorite_flux]

Ah! I believe I know of a similar game by a different name. The pieces had different names as well. But, perhaps such a game is universal across worlds. I would not mind learning your version.

[a_severed_fate]

Really? Do you remember the names that were used in the version you're referring to?

That is an interesting coincidence... I wouldn't mind teaching you, although I'm not a particularly skilled player.

[knight_of_7]

Chess? I'm afraid I'm not good at such games... A friend of mine enjoys them much more than me.

[a_severed_fate]

Honestly I'm not a very skilled chess player, either, but it's the first thing that came to mind.

Are there any games that you are good at? I'm attempting to compile a list of possible activities. The more items we add to the list, the more likely it'll be that we can find a game that suits everyone - or at least a majority.

[knight_of_7]

Well, to be honest, I'm far better at games that involve physical activity.

[a_severed_fate]

Those are called "sports", aren't they? I remember I played one at the beach involving a ball and a net. They remind me a bit of training exercises, and yet they seem to be completely different.

[notaluchador]

I don't know how good I am, but it certainly won't hurt to try, right?

[a_severed_fate]

I can't think of any reason why the experience would be painful.

[notaluchador]

It's a figure of speech. I don't think chess can actually be physically harmful unless you're playing a really wacked version or it something.

[a_severed_fate]

"Wacked version"...? No, I believe it's a rather typical board game.
In any case, I believe I understand what you were trying to say.