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Gemma ジェマ
@damaqueen.bsky.social
雀士 pro mahjong player certified in Japan. WRC President
A month later… I updated again!

I wish I didn’t have to do paid work and mahjong strategy was just my job that paid the rent.

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Riichi mahjong blog btw!
Keeping options open — dama queen
A discussion of how to choose between riichi mahjong yaku on a starting hand.
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March 17, 2024 at 11:27 PM
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Recent studies have shown that the 2 sou tile in mahjong is a very average tile. It’s just sou sou
November 13, 2023 at 1:51 AM
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Today I came across these mahjong chocolates in a gelato shop. I still remember the time when chocolate was difficult to find in China, but nowadays one can buy pretty looking chocolate pralines even here in Kunshan.
November 6, 2023 at 4:59 PM
Agree. I’m a big fan of Kemono Mahjong as a teaching tool. Plus you can recommend it without looking like a creep. 10/10.
RLB: kemono mahjong is a phenomenal teaching app and a very solid playing experience, and if you have any interest in non riichi mahjong plays tiles, please make some noise! They've already got one app under their belt, so I would absolutely feel safe with them at the helm for another.
November 6, 2023 at 1:20 PM
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Mahjong is like.. really funking fun. And not that weird ass matching solo one, the cool based multilayer one.
November 3, 2023 at 4:06 PM
This December! FFXIV Doman Mahjong community tournament.

Such a favourite event of mine.

Sign up and details here…

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October 25, 2023 at 10:32 AM
Mahjong blog update!

I also tried to make it a little easier on the eyes. Still more work to do…
When to break seven pairs — dama queen
Chitoi or toitoi? A few pointers to help you decide! Improve your mahjong strategy by reading this blog.
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October 23, 2023 at 8:46 PM
“Mind Games: The Experiment” featuring mahjong professional Ryoei Hirano and his journey to the World Riichi Championship 2022 alongside other mind athletes is available for free on YouTube.
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October 23, 2023 at 2:13 PM
16.00 CET - TNT paris club, the very first hosts of the World Riichi Championship, are streaming the final table of their championship. (Games also streamed throughout the day!)

www.twitch.tv/trinitrotiles
October 22, 2023 at 6:34 AM
My feeds are full of mahjong content and I love it! I thought all was lost but here we are after covid — bigger, better and stronger than ever 💥
October 22, 2023 at 6:29 AM
This update was long delayed!

🀄️ mahjong blog update for those interested in strategy.

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6 Block Theory — dama queen
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October 9, 2023 at 8:53 PM
It’s been a busy week and not enough time for mahjong so I’ve neglected my blog :(

However! Next weekend I’m off to the first Welsh open and I am hype.

This evening I’m doing my usual stream with USPML. twitch.tv/uspml
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October 7, 2023 at 7:24 AM
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there are two JPML affiliated persons who are on bluesky!

@damaqueen.bsky.social
@mahjongjen.bsky.social

i don't think there are any other people from the JPML or any other orgs on this website yet, but when i confirm they are here I will definitely update! 🀄
September 15, 2023 at 9:13 PM
It’s only simple if you know it.

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5 Block Theory — dama queen
Struggling with moving your mahjong hand forward effectively and efficiently? Learn the mahjong theory!
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September 9, 2023 at 9:54 PM
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Amazing statistic for team raiden player kurosawa saki.

My call rate on riichi city is 36% after 50 games.

The average call rate in the last m league season is about 20% after around 24 games.

Kurosawa Saki's CAREER CALL RATE AFTER FIVE SEASONS (100+ games)

8.1%

Inhumanly low 🀄
September 8, 2023 at 6:14 AM
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i think if you do make a face, it shouldn't be AT someone. but faces at the table or at a hand should be ok. Seeing the players react to the game is like 50% of the reason there are so many people tuning into M league without even knowing how to play mahjong
September 6, 2023 at 2:45 PM
Riichi mahjong blog update!

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Pulling faces — dama queen
Play riichi mahjong with perfect manners just like the professonals.
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September 6, 2023 at 2:22 PM
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I’m lucky that I had the backing of a larger statewide group.

Once I had the sets, the schedule, and a local brewery that graciously hosts us for free, people just started showing up to learn how to play.

Most weeks we don’t have a 4-player table but we still have fun, and we’re growing steadily.
September 4, 2023 at 7:24 PM
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All of the above, to a degree. Also, getting your existing friends into mahjong is a big ask. There's a lot of rules and memorization compared to other games, and playing is also a decently big investment of time.
September 4, 2023 at 4:19 PM
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mahjong sets are a bit harder to acquire than other board games and I need to convince 2-3 other people to sit down and learn it for a good while 😢
September 4, 2023 at 3:05 PM
What are your obstacles to starting your own riichi mahjong group?

Expertise in your area?

Logistics like space?

Crippling anxiety about engaging and leading people?

WRC is all very well but we need to support the bottom of the pyramid if the community is to grow.
September 4, 2023 at 9:51 AM
How many times do you need to do something for it to be a habit?

Mahjong!

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August 30, 2023 at 8:50 PM
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I am going to *absolutely* try this, since I'm trash at reviewing games after the fact and this seems like a great way to start at it. :D
August 27, 2023 at 1:35 PM