Warns of mind control.

[Psi Baba]

Okay, I now see the answer to my earlier question - thank you for clearing that up. The last point also makes obvious why the Central red regroup I suggested before is not workable. On that basis, I agree that sophia8's move is valid, though perhaps a little overeager.

By bit-wise correspondence, as allowed in the Jager-Amwald-Baer session some years ago,

Holloway Road

'Luthon64

Of course you could have played Wapping or Mudchute by applying the Möbius Transition which bypasses every third node, but a move like that is certainly not without risks.

 

[Hellbound]

Of course you could have played Wapping or Mudchute by applying the Möbius Transition which bypasses every third node, but a move like that is certainly not without risks.

Hmmm, interesting. In the spirit of Mortenhiemer's (in)famous triple cross/double bypass reverse, Known as tyhe "Morty" in his honor, I'll have to play

Queen's Park.

Now, before anyone points out that a Morty relies on Samson's Manuever, which is only allowable under Jakarta rules in the third circle, if you examine closely you'll see that my manuever does not rely on Samson's, but on a modified form of the Westbrook strategy, which (to my knowledge) is allowable under all rulesets.

 

[opqdan]

I'm not sure how we ended up here, but I love reading this.

Unfortunatly, I always lose when playing Mornington Crescent.

It may possibly be due to my 'mercan status.

 

[Anacoluthon64]

Unfortunatly, I always lose when playing Mornington Crescent.

Presently, we're still at a fairly basic level. Not to worry, it shouldn't be too difficult to follow with a little patience.

Of course you could have played Wapping or Mudchute by applying the Möbius Transition which bypasses every third node, but a move like that is certainly not without risks.

Absoloodle, which is why I refrained from doing so. A perhaps less familiar, though even riskier, alternative is carefully preserved in Appendix IV of the Magister Almanack, 17^th edition: the croix-et-seraphe constellation.

Now, before anyone points out that a Morty relies on Samson's Manuever, which is only allowable under Jakarta rules in the third circle, if you examine closely you'll see that my manuever does not rely on Samson's, but on a modified form of the Westbrook strategy, which (to my knowledge) is allowable under all rulesets.

Yes, it appears that you are correct - the prohibition was unsuccessfully contested using a clause in the rule set that was mistranslated via a faulty Indonesian phrasebook/dictionary. Had you instead named Kilburn Park, the infringement would, of course, have been both overt and irreparable.

I propose that we retain some simplicity for opqdan's sake without lapsing into complete triviality. Perhaps an ally would like to take the lead with a Gunnerson's Modified Tramlink Strike? This would give greater flexibility for subsequent players to use, for example, Conchoidal Reflex Strategy or Inner Square Emulation.

'Luthon64

 

[Bradk3]

Okay, I'll jump in here.

My Mornington Crescent's a bit rusty, but I think we've worked ourselves into (feel free to correct my termonology here) the classic Riecrest Quandary resulting (I suspect) from Huntsman's troublesome move to Queen's Park.

I don't think 'Luthon's suggestion of the Conchoidal Reflex Strategy would be advisable at this point, although someone may need to consider the Inner Square Emulation, with some modifications.

For now, assuming we're playing under straight rules (as no one has said otherwise, I'll assume the Chiltsburg revision of '43 has NOT been invoked), the only reasonable move I see would be Hendon. Or is this not allowed?

I'll try to dig up my old rules book before making any further moves.

 

[Hellbound]

Not only is Hendon allowed, but an excellent move, I think all will agree!

If you had taken the obvious move, to Whitecastle, you might as well have handed me Mornington Crescent on a platter.

Well played...rusty my a$$

You've also effectively tied my options; Eating Common is out due to the fact that the key is not in play, and St. James Park would only be valid under the Welsey Modification from '72. Which leaves me no choice but:

Vauxhall

 

[MRC_Hans]

Eeeew! I was preparing for Hendon. More ironically, that is a trip I won't have time for later this month. However, since Jakarta is also invoked, and I happen to have a double six, I can make a switchback and call

Whitehall

... Not that I am sure it will do me any good with the present diagonal configuration

Hans

 

[KingMerv00]

I've never played before. I'm sure I'd make a fool of myself. I've been reading the '86 St. John's Wood revision and I still don't know why you can't move from Bayswater to Knightsbridge.

 

[Bradk3]

Not only is Hendon allowed, but an excellent move, I think all will agree!

Thank you. I'm glad I haven't completely lost my touch.

If you had taken the obvious move, to Whitecastle, you might as well have handed me Mornington Crescent on a platter.

Heh. I'm not that rusty.

Now, that move to Whitehall was troublesome. Excellent move, but troublesome. I should have noted MRC_Hans' double-six and regressed to Bermondsey. I'll call Heathway here. Risky, I realize, but with Bonds Creek and Kingsbury arranged in the block and Fairlop on the winch, the only other real option (ignoring East Putney in this case, for obvious reasons) is Cockfosters.

And I think we can all agree that Cockfosters would be a bad idea in this run.

 

[Bradk3]

I've never played before. I'm sure I'd make a fool of myself. I've been reading the '86 St. John's Wood revision and I still don't know why you can't move from Bayswater to Knightsbridge.

Someone more knowledgable than I will have to give a full answer, but doesn't that have to do with the Crowley Dictum? Or does Jakarta supercede?

 

[RayChi]

Wouldn't Finchley Road and Frognal have been a safer option, given the current lunar calendar? Or are we not playing with that set up at present? I have to admit, I'm never quite confident with it.

 

[zooloo]

I played Mornington Cresent because High Barnet had already been played.

I know it's a bit of a sly move but both of my parents were born in Limehouse so they're proper cockneys and that's how they taught me to play - though my maternal uncle always played using the 1948 edition of the A to Z so would certainly agree with those who didn't like my move.

For those of you who didn't like it... Harrow-on-theHill!!! Get out of that without switching

zoo

 

[Hellbound]

Someone more knowledgable than I will have to give a full answer, but doesn't that have to do with the Crowley Dictum? Or does Jakarta supercede?

Actually, it's not always forbidden, and touches on most of the issues being discussed. Suffice it to say, the times it is allowed are exceedingly rare, requiring a coincidence of Jakarta, Crowley, and the Wood revision, as well as the Nottingham Accord from '01. I believe it's only been a valid move once in the history of the game, as far as can be verified.

That said, I see I have to deal with Harrow. An interesting choice. However, a switch is not absolutely required, thanks to the Liverpool Convention ruling in '93. And thus, I give you

Baker Street

 

[zooloo]

Oh Huntsman!

I am really impressed, Baker Street is a gem.

There was I thinking I was being smart,

I'm not going to make a move because it'd be MC in 2 whatever I do. Obviously I was rather banking on the switch.

Simply brilliant.

 

[politas]

I think you're forgetting the Frencham Accord from '32. Using a left-handed widdershins crossover, it's easy to escape the baker Street trap with

Kew Gardens

 

[Bradk3]

I don't believe you can reference the Frencham Accord in this game, as we began with a call to Turnham Green, thus forcing us to use the Reductionist Variant of straight rules Mornington Crescent.

Although, considering the reverse switch early on in the game and the fact that the play so far seems to be following the St. Pertew style (I am prepared to argue this point, although I feel it is fairly apparent), I would be willing to accede your use of Kew Gardens in light of the decision made in Dagney '84, which, unfortunately, places you in a bit of a snip there.

 

[zooloo]

I think you're forgetting the Frencham Accord from '32. Using a left-handed widdershins crossover, it's easy to escape the baker Street trap with

Kew Gardens

Isn't that in Nib? Seven Sisters already used and Huntsman invoked the Liverpool Convention ruling.

I agree with Bradk3 about the Frencham Accord, see you should be playing by proper cockney rules

zoo

PS The more I study Huntsman's move the more impressed I am - have we witnessed the birth of "Huntsman's Snip"? A devilish move. Brilliant in it's simplicity

 

[politas]

I believe it was settled by the Durham convention in '96 that the restrictions in the Reductionist Variant do not apply when playing in the Southern Hemisphere. I'm in Australia.

 

[zooloo]

I believe it was settled by the Durham convention in '96 that the restrictions in the Reductionist Variant do not apply when playing in the Southern Hemisphere. I'm in Australia.

Fair point but... isn't Kew handing it to Huntsman on a plate?

Huntsman moved without switching and Cockfosters was wisely avoided. So unless some amateur goes to the East, unlikely in my opinion, the diagonal cannot be put on the left.

So being forced South, as North is obviosly out and there's nowhere West, where would that leave you?

zoo

 

[Bradk3]

I believe it was settled by the Durham convention in '96 that the restrictions in the Reductionist Variant do not apply when playing in the Southern Hemisphere. I'm in Australia.

Ah, I was unaware... erm... mate.

Allowed, but I have to second zooloo's reservations. You may wish to reconsider.