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Companion Baduk

@xnash2000.bsky.social
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Creating a beginner-friendly introduction to GO/Baduk with ever-evolving AI opponents. linktr.ee/CompanionBaduk

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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Hey! I recently released another game I've been working on! Compiled is a strategy board game I designed, inspired by assembly language and CPU architecture, and it's now available on Android. If you enjoy strategy games, check it out! #IndieGame #GameDev #StrategyGame #ProgrammingGame #IndieDev
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Compiled - Apps on Google Play
A tactical board game where assembly commands shape every move.
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🎉 Companion Baduk v1.49 is here! 👻 Ghost stone previews 🎵 New music & sound effects 🤖 Improved companions 📚 Expanded Go proverbs 🔍 Redesigned game review Plus plenty of bug fixes and UI improvements! #Baduk #GoGame #IndieDev #Weiqi #GameDev #IndieGame #Go #StrategyGame #PCGaming #IndieGaming
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Companion Baduk - 1.49
A major update to Companion Baduk is here! Since v1.48, I've been working on improving the overall experience, from how the board feels to how you interact with your companions, study Go, and review y...
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Looks great!
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Companion Baduk 1.48 is out! 🎉 📚 Lots of new Go proverbs added to the Proverb Database 🎨 Smoother companion expressions ⭐ Improved level progression display 🛠️ More small fixes and improvements #Baduk #GoGame #Weiqi #IndieDev #GameDev #Go #AI #IndieGame #GoAI #BoardGames #Devlog #Puzzle #Strategy
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Companion Baduk - 1.48
Hi everyone! This update is mostly focused on expanding Companion Baduk's learning content and making a few quality-of-life improvements throughout the game. 📚 Lots of New Go Proverbs! The biggest...
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smirkingcat @smirkingcat.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
I'll be at the Calgary Japanese Festival Omatsuri July 17, and 18! Friday July 17 5-9 pm Saturday July 18 10 am - 5 pm calgaryjca.com/events/omats...
Poster for the Festival with a QR code that leads to calgaryjca.com/omatsuri .
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Too real. 😅
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
☀️ Companion Baduk is part of the itch.io Summer Sale! If you’ve wanted to learn Go (Baduk) or practice with a beginner-friendly AI teacher, now’s a great time to jump in. Play lessons, solve puzzles, challenge AI opponents, and improve at your own pace. #gamedev #indiedev #baduk #go
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Companion Baduk | Summer Sale 2026 by ZxNashx
A sale by ZxNashx, 50% off Companion Baduk
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
🚀 Companion Baduk 1.47 is out now! This update brings: 📚 Fresh proverb content & better navigation 🤖 Stronger, more varied Aletheia AI opponents 🧠 Smarter KataGo move selection (fewer unnatural passes) 🛒 Shop & progression tweaks ⚙️ Stability improvements across the board #gamedev #baduk #go #devlog
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Companion Baduk - 1.47
This update brings a mix of new content, smarter AI, and quality-of-life improvements that you’ll notice while playing, studying, and reviewing your games. 📚 Proverb Database – Fresh Content &...
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
I enjoyed reading opening theory made easy, and completing the level 1 and 2 lessons on GoMagic. I'll also occasionally go on twitch and watch whoever is currently playing in to Go section.
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
🚀 Companion Baduk 1.46 is out now! This update adds: 🧠 Better AI behaviour and move selection 🎓 Improved beginner guidance & teaching flow ✨ UI cleanup and polish across menus/gameplay ⚙️ Bug fixes and stability improvements #gamedev #indiedev #baduk #go #ai #devlog #strategygames
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Companion Baduk - 1.46
This update focused on improving the learning experience, polishing gameplay systems, and laying groundwork for future tools and AI improvements. A lot of this work has been centered around making the...
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Good luck! My first Go club meeting was a long time ago, but I still remember it well. Playing in person is such a different experience.
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Companion Baduk just reached 100 downloads 🎉 Really appreciate everyone who’s tried the app, shared feedback, or followed the project so far. It’s been fun continuing to improve it and add new features for Go players. More updates coming soon 🖤⚪ #baduk #goban #boardgames #indiedev #gamedev #igo
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Certainly an early resignation! Blacks corners look pretty open, theres also the side, I'd probably go L6 for an invasion for White. Black also has C3 as an option.
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Been building a few open-source Go projects recently 🧠⚫⚪ Here’s a devlog with what I’m working on + where it’s going #GoGame #Baduk #OpenSource #IndieDev #OpenSourceProject #Coding #Programming #GameDev
zxnashx.itch.io
Open Source Go Projects
Hi! I’ve been working on a set of projects aimed at making Go more social, engaging, and easier to study. Many of them originally began as features for Companion Baduk, but evolved into standalone t.....
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gondola.bsky.social @gondola.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Another gem from r/baduk
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
🚀 Companion Baduk 1.45 is live! 🧠 New custom AI (Aletheia) 🎮 Level + Belt progression system improvements ✨ UI polish ⚙️ Stability fixes (ko & self-capture) Big step forward for the project! #gamedev #indiedev #baduk #go #ai #indiegamedev #devlog #strategygames
zxnashx.itch.io
Companion Baduk - 1.45
Companion Baduk 1.45 is a big step forward for the project, with the addition of a new custom-built AI and a large set of interface upgrades focused on progression, clarity, player feedback, and gamep...
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Been working on a Go (Baduk) AI that actually explains its moves 🤯 Using proverbs + neural nets to make learning feel more intuitive (Work in progress update)
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Baduk AI Development
Building an AI That Teaches Go Through Proverbs and Shape While building this project, I wanted to create an AI that could do more than just play Go well. I wanted it to teach the user how to play by....
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Reuven Fischer ☮️🀄️🎶♟️🐈‍⬛🧘🎨🖼️🕉️ 🪕🐦‍⬛☕️⭕️ 🧩 @gruvenreuven.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
After about 11years, I’m starting to play netrunner again. Learning the new-2-me null signal games reboot. Omg love this card!! From the Vantage expansion #netrunner #baduk #go
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Tommmr @trohde.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
#Go #Baduk #Weiqi [Nature Article] Breaking the board: the rise of female Go players in Korea www.nature.com/articles/s41... (via @sakesoju in the OGS forum: forums.online-go.com/t/breaking-t...)
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Breaking the board: the rise of female Go players in Korea - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Breaking the board: the rise of female Go players in Korea
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
If you liked the original AlphaGo documentary (2017), this is a must-watch. 🎥 It goes beyond games and dives into DeepMind’s other projects and real-world scientific breakthroughs. #AI #DeepMind #AlphaGo #MachineLearning #Documentary #Science #Tech #ArtificialIntelligence #AGI
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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection
YouTube video by Google DeepMind
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
That is a good question! I'll have to flip a coin and find out 😅
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Found this neat little tool for generating QR codes for GO stones 🟡⚫️ Super fun for making GO-themed QR codes! 🔗 bluemoon012905.github.io/Go-stone-QR-... Made by bluemoon012905. Try it out and see what you come up with 😊
QR code generated for Companion Baduks Linkree page
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
🚀 Update 1.44 is live! ♟️ New Challenge #8: Atari Start Skirmish • 8×8 board • Starts from a preset Atari position 💘 Valentine’s Seasonal Cosmetics • Valentines Board • Black & Pink Hearts stones • VALENTINE redemption code #gamedev #indiedev #boardgames #baduk #go #indiegames #boardgame #weiqi
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Companion Baduk - 1.44
🧠 New Challenge Content: Atari Start Skirmish Added Challenge #8: Atari Start Skirmish Uses a forced 8×8 board with 5.5 komi The match begins from a preset central Atari opening pattern Introduced...
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
🧪 Companion Baduk update is live! ✨ UI polish & clarity improvements 🎒 New consumable items added 🔁 Alchemy mode — transmute unwanted items into rewards 🧭 New UI hints to explain game systems #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #boardgames #baduk #weiqi #go #AI #gamedesign #devlog #indiegamedev
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Companion Baduk - 1.43 - Consumable items!
UI adjustments Several small interface tweaks were made to improve clarity and consistency across menus. Layout spacing, panel behavior, and visual hierarchy should now feel a bit smoother while playi...
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
This reminds me of the proverb: "Play on the point of symmetry." senseis.xmp.net?PlayOnThePoi...
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Play on the Point of Symmetry at Sensei's Library
Sensei's Library, page: Play on the Point of Symmetry, keywords: Proverb. SL is a large WikiWikiWeb about the game of Go (Baduk, Weiqi). It's a collaboration and community site. Everyone can add comme...
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
New Companion Baduk update is live 🎶 This update focuses on better screen fitting across devices, introduces unlockable in game music, and includes a limited time FESTIVAL board. #Baduk #GoGame #IndieDev #GameDev #BoardGames #StrategyGames #AIGames #itchio
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Companion Baduk - 1.42 Gameplay
YouTube video by Companion Baduk
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Companion Baduk v1.41 is live! 🎉 This update adds: ✨ A fresh companion colour set ↩️ Undo Move button with 3 undos per game 🔧 Small quality-of-life improvements #baduk #weiqi #go #indiedev #boardgames #gamedev #itchio #gogame #puzzle #strategy #囲碁 #囲碁アプリ #圍棋 #바둑
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Companion Baduk - 1.41
Version 1.41 brings two simple but meaningful improvements to gameplay and personalization. 🎨 New Companion Color Set Companions now use an updated color set to give each personality a clearer, mor...
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
That is correct, it only runs on windows for now. Mac support is a future goal.
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
⏳ Only 4 days left! Companion Baduk is 100% off during the Black Friday Creator Day sale. A simple, adaptive way to learn and practice Go. #baduk #weiqi #go #boardgames #indiedev #itchio #learn #ai #gogame #blackfriday #sale #free #strategygames #pcgaming
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Companion Baduk | Black Friday Creator Day 2025 by ZxNashx
A sale by ZxNashx, 100% off Companion Baduk
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Companion Baduk 1.4 is out! You can now set your starting rank Playout speed can be adjusted during a game The layout feels cleaner with a better board fit The challenge panel and content panel have both been improved #baduk #weiqi #go #indiedev #boardgames #AI #gamedev
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Companion Baduk - 1.4
Thank you to everyone who sent detailed feedback. Companion Baduk 1.4 focuses on usability, layout improvements, and better control during games. New Features and Improvements 1. Maximum Rank Setting....
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
I’m gathering feedback to make Companion Baduk better. If you’ve tried the game, please take a moment to fill out this short form and let me know if everything is running properly + where I can improve. Feedback form: forms.gle/AccYgEXDJmSC... #baduk #go #weiqi #indiedev #gamedev
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Beginner GO Game feedback
General feedback for the game at https://zxnashx.itch.io/beginner-go-game would be much appreciated here.
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
🖤 Companion Baduk is FREE for Black Friday / Creator Day! 🎉 A perfect way for new players to get into Go, with catered-to-your-level AI that plays differently every game, friendly companions, and relaxing backdrops that grow as you improve. #baduk #go #weiqi #boardgames #itchio #sale #blackfriday
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Companion Baduk | Black Friday Creator Day 2025 by ZxNashx
A sale by ZxNashx, 100% off Companion Baduk
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
🎉 Companion Baduk 1.39 is live! (with a video) 👥 Lots of new companions 🖼️ Dynamic backdrops that change as you play 🤖 Updated AI behaviours 🐞 Several fixes and polish #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #baduk #go #boardgames #AI #gamedesign #weiqi
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Companion Baduk - 1.39
This update brings a large wave of visual and gameplay improvements to Companion Baduk. The focus this cycle has been on expanding the world, adding more personality to the companions, and making the....
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Dropping a new devlog showing the latest artwork + backdrops! 👀🎨 Take a peek at what’s coming in a future update: #baduk #weiqi #boardgames #indiegame #gameart
youtu.be
Background Change Progress + new artwork
YouTube video by Companion Baduk
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
That sounds worthy of a celebration to me! Congratz!
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Just wanted to talk about one of my favorite online Go tools 🏯 gokibitz.com lets you upload your games and get detailed, move-by-move discussion from the community. It’s like bringing a study group to every game you play. #baduk #go #boardgames #weiqi #igo #gogame
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GoKibitz: Move-by-move conversations about go games.
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
👻🎃 Halloween Sale is live! 🎃👻 Companion Baduk is on sale now. Sharpen your skills, try new puzzles, and train with AI while the spooky savings last! 🕸️🦇 ⚡ Don’t miss out! Offer ends after Halloween night! #gamedev #indiedev #halloween #sale #boardgames #baduk #go #indiegames #boardgame #weiqi
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Companion Baduk | Halloween Sale 2025 by ZxNashx
A sale by ZxNashx, 50% off Companion Baduk
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
🚀 Huge Companion Baduk 1.36 update is live! ✨ Reworked UI + animations 🧠 New Quiz Mode 🏪 New shop + redemption codes 📈 Rank history graph 📜 Improved game review & doc viewer 🧩 More puzzles 🎲 Better Double or Nothing mode #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #baduk #go #boardgames #AI #gamedesign #weiqi
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Updated UI + game review mode
This is our biggest update yet, bringing a full overhaul to the experience! ✨ UI & Visuals Nearly all UI elements have been reworked for a cleaner, more modern look . Added animations and reactive f.....
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
🚀 Companion Baduk v1.35 is live! 🏯 New Feature: Joseki Puzzles – test & learn openings ✨ New UI + smooth animations 💰 Reworked money system ⚡ Bug fixes + resign button 👉 zxnashx.itch.io/beginner-go-... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #boardgames #baduk #AI #gamedesign #devlog
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
🧠 Companion in Companion Baduk isn’t just another AI. It’s your training partner. 👴 Traditional vs ⚡ Modern 🧪 Experimental vs 🎯 Normal Switch styles on the fly and face new kinds of challenges every game. 🎥 Watch it in action: youtu.be/K2CwzFHzGgk #baduk #go #AI #boardgames #gamedev #indiedev
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Companion Baduk - Equipping Different AI Demo
YouTube video by Companion Baduk
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GoMagic.org @gomagic.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
What is the anime Hikaru no go about? #HikaruNoGo 👉 Full video on YouTube: Hikaru no Go: Turning Board Game into Exciting Anime 👉 youtu.be/yXq_kNbzV8E #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Anime #Japan #Shonen
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
🚀 Update 1.33 is live! ✨ Rounded, modern UI with smoother feedback 📱 More responsive webpage across different screen sizes 🧠 Tweaked AI ranking for more dynamic matchups 🐛 Small fixes & performance boosts #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #boardgames #baduk #AI #gamedesign #devlog
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
♟️🕹️ Two strategy games, one bundle! Get High Command (tactical RTS) + Companion Baduk (Go/Weiqi beginner AI) for just $3.49! 👉 itch.io/b/3264/strat... Offer ends in 2 weeks ⏳ #IndieGames #StrategyGames #Itchio #IndieDev #GameBundle #PCGaming #IndieStrategy #RTS #Baduk #GoGame #sale
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Strategy Game Duo-Bundle by ZxNashx, Arcane Creations
Strategy Game Duo-Bundle: High Command, Companion Baduk for $3.49
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
🚀 We’ve created a new OGS group for Companion Baduk! Our group runs friendly ladder games — perfect for new players who want to learn, practice, and climb step by step. 🪜✨ Join here 👉 online-go.com/group/15604 Come play some Go with us! 🏯⚫⚪ #Baduk #Weiqi #GoGame #Learn #BoardGames
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Companion Baduk
<div> <h2>Companion Baduk — Ladder Group</h2> <p>Welcome! This group is for Companion Baduk players who want steady, friendly Go games using a <em>ladder</em> format. It’s beginner-friendly and re...
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Duck and Mantis Play Go! @duckandmantis.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
The Mantis, the magician of the goban #duckandmantisplaygo #watercolor #tarot #baduk
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Duck and Mantis Play Go! @duckandmantis.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Duck and Mantis Play Go! p. 5 #duckandmantisplaygo #comix #watercolor #baduk
A comic page. Duck and Mantis continue to play. Mantis threatens to capture a stone. Duck wonders to herself if it can be saved, then continues the conversation.
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
I've been doing daily puzzles, daily correspondence moves and a live game if there is some time. A nice, not intensive routine that I think I can keep up for a little while.
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nathantung3d @nathantung3d.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
do you know how to play Baduk (Go)? #renderoftheday #archviz #architecturalvisualization #3drendering #cgi #render #design #3dsmax #vray
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Companion Baduk @xnash2000.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
🚀 Update 1.31 is live! ✨ More interactive buttons & smoother UI feedback 🧠 New AI with a unique strategy 🐛 Small fixes + optimizations Go test your skills against the new challenger! 💥 #gamedev #indiedev #update #indiegame #boardgames #baduk #AI #gamedesign #devlog #gameupdate
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1.31 More Interactive Elements
Hello everyone! This update focuses on making the game feel more alive, both in how you interact with it and how your opponents behave. It’s a smaller update in scope, but one that makes a noticeabl.....
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