102: Is Go Just a Game?

Star Point returns Monday, January 12th, 2026!I commentated the first round of the CA State Go Championship and it was a great time! Here’s a post-commentary reflection on what I enjoyed, what I found challenging, and what I learned from the experience.The importance of touch - Evergreen Psychotherapy CenterHow babies learn to walk (Netflix Documentary)Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Go should be a spectator sport along with the greats! But what’s the missing secret sauce?James' Palm Pilot PenJoin the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Go is tough! Especially for beginners. Let’s see what we have to say about the struggles they are going through.Also! Announcement! I’ll be commentating Round 1 of the California State Go Championship at 10am on Saturday, November 29th! Here’s a teaser for the tournament: California State Go Championship TeaserJoin the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

I assign Go ranks to various cartoon characters, like Homer Simpson, Scooby-Doo, and Jimmy Neutron. And yes, these ranks are canonical. (No, they are not. But this was fun to do).Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

No kibitzing! That’s what people usually say, but I think people should kibitz more! Let’s bring kibitzing back!Michael Redmond explains the Sacrifice Two Stones proverb.https://gokibitz.com/Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Is Go just a game? Possibly even a waste of time? How did the ancient world see games? What values can Go teach us? Hmmmmmmmm….Michael Redmond explains the Sacrifice Two Stones proverb.Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

I guess I think my Go brain is a pirate ship? I have tried to boil down the ingredients of Go strength from a high level and I present to you The Salty Crew of Go Skill!Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

To celebrate the 100th episode of Star Point (woohoo!) I am rating 100 Go Proverbs! Buckle up!Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Isn’t Go supposed to be fun? Why does Go feel like a bit of a chore to some of us? Let’s talk about why some games feel like work while others don’t and how we can keep the joy of Go from fizzling out.Go-inspired MusicJoin the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

I made a Go variant that you can play all by your lonesome!Solitaire Go ExamplesJoin the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store