@kyomu_utsuro Hitting "Translate" on the post is easy. It's trying to decipher the quoted picture's content that would stump non-speakers since it is context-relevant.
Also, mein Gott! Certain official shogi guidebooks are crazy expensive in Japan.
@kyomu_utsuro Maybe a bit of an extreme, and I'm practically shooting myself in mine own foot. But, use a shogi test to filter out normies? A la entrance/barrier exam.
@kyomu_utsuro "A game of attrition", I've heard it called before. You just confirmed that state. To be frank though, that aspect in itself is what intrigues me to still want to attempt trying it.
@kyomu_utsuro I'm sadly too inept to comprehend either game. Their moves always appear so mesmerising to watch despite not being understood, like watching a magic show, sort of. Mayhaps one day I'll try again.
@kyomu_utsuro It reminds me of "gamers" who only ever play casually, barely spend any money - or none at all on buying games, DLCs, or microtransactions, yet think their opinions and feedback are necessary for the growth of the wider industry as a whole.
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@kyomu_utsuro Well, it is certainly amusing, endearing, and even thought-provoking. The content I've come across here in particular. A veritable bundle of unexpecteds. Thank you for being here as it is.
@kyomu_utsuro The only difficulty in this approach, and frankly, it's not that big an issue, is the language barrier. And cultural nuances as well. But by using an okay translator and being mindful of the latter, I've learnt it is quite doable.