Another Game

[wantonhalo]

This time against Cynthia Seales:

Play

I think BOGGLED and and POTEENS were the main mistakes. Maybe MELL too.

Comments

[axolotl8]

Just since I was critical of the last game, this one I thought you played extremely strongly--just some bad breaks.

[gijoel666]

You seem to frequently be in the wrong gear in these losses you're posting

[wantonhalo]

I think I would still exchange on the many-vowelled rack. Just not convinced.

ACEIQTZ seems like a tough call. The thing is, while the Q can still score next turn, I don't think it is good enough to keep. I still have plays like ZETA, and maybe I will draw something bigger as well.

I think CARTEL makes some sense. I can definitely draw some good options with the Z afterwards, even though I didn't know CARTELIZE. ZA seems like too timid a play, not accomplishing enough.

In the case of MELT, I don't think the shots at the Ys are bad at all, because (MELT)Y could be a really helpful play to have. While CLRY probably won't yield a large play there, the L probably will, and then I can hope to get a good Y play next turn. I'm less sure about CLATTER, as it does open her some other good scoring options. If I draw the other E I could be in good shape, but I think playing MELT tends to make this play a good deal more difficult for her, even if it wasn't this time.

Your general analysis seems good--I was playing too timidly in this game.

[wallydraigle]

I think it makes a lot more sense to post on cross-tables than on here, everyone. Just a suggestion...

[jmallick]

I tried that a few months ago, but that place seems even deader than here.

[wallydraigle]

I meant posting play suggestions under the play itself, not using their forums.

[wantonhalo]

That makes some sense. You'd have to make sure to enable email notifications for the post though.