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'''Batoo''' is a variant of the board game [[Go (game)|Go]], originating in [[Korea]]. The name stems from a combination of the Korean words ''baduk'' (“Go”) and ''juntoo'' (“battle”). It is played entirely in [[cyberspace]], and differs from Go in a number of ways, most noticeably in the way in which certain areas of the board are worth different point values. The other principal difference is that both players place three stones before the game begins, and may also place a special “hidden stone”, which affects the board as a regular stone but is invisible to the opponent. |
'''Batoo''' is a variant of the board game [[Go (game)|Go]], originating in [[Korea]]. The name stems from a combination of the Korean words ''baduk'' (“Go”) and ''juntoo'' (“battle”). It is played entirely in [[cyberspace]], and differs from Go in a number of ways, most noticeably in the way in which certain areas of the board are worth different point values. The other principal difference is that both players place three stones before the game begins, and may also place a special “hidden stone”, which affects the board as a regular stone but is invisible to the opponent. |
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= Gameplay = |
= Gameplay = |
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Batoo is usually played on an 11x11 board, although some games may take place in boards as large as 13x13. Boards in Batoo usually have |
Batoo is usually played on an 11x11 board, although some games may take place in boards as large as 13x13. Boards in Batoo usually have plus-point and minus-point spots. When a player plays on these spots, they will either gain or lose five points. Different "maps" will have different plus-point locations and minus-point locations. Before the game begins, both players will place a "base build", consisting of three marked stones. When players are making their base-builds, they cannot see their opponent's base build. If there is overlap, a point will replace the pair of stones. Base stones are worth 5 points each, as opposed to a normal stone which is worth only 1. |
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The player to move first is the player who is willing to give the opponent the most points for playing second. This process is also known as "turn betting".Once the base building and the turn betting end, both players have 25 second intervals to make their move. For every stone on the board, a player will gain 1 point. If a player takes more than 25 seconds to make his/her move, he/she will lose 2 points [unless a character special ability is used] and a new 25 second interval will begin. If more than 3 25 second intervals are taken by any player during the game he/she will lose the game. The territory each player has at the end of the game is then added to the score. |
The player to move first is the player who is willing to give the opponent the most points for playing second. This process is also known as "turn betting".Once the base building and the turn betting end, both players have 25 second intervals to make their move. For every stone on the board, a player will gain 1 point. If a player takes more than 25 seconds to make his/her move, he/she will lose 2 points [unless a character special ability is used] and a new 25 second interval will begin. If more than 3 25 second intervals are taken by any player during the game he/she will lose the game. The territory each player has at the end of the game is then added to the score. |
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The most unique aspect about Batoo is the Hidden Stone. Once per game, every player may play a Hidden Stone instead of a normal stone. The Hidden Stone is not revealed to the opponent until he/she plays a move where the Hidden Stone is located or until he or she locates it with a scan. A player may use "scan" for 2 points to click a spot on the board and know whether the Hidden Stone is in it or not. The player may make a normal or hidden stone move following the scan. |
The most unique aspect about Batoo is the Hidden Stone. Once per game, every player may play a Hidden Stone instead of a normal stone. The Hidden Stone is not revealed to the opponent until he/she plays a move where the Hidden Stone is located or until he or she locates it with a scan. A player may use "scan" for 2 points to click a spot on the board and know whether the Hidden Stone is in it or not. The player may make a normal or hidden stone move following the scan. |
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A player can select one of three characters that grant the player special in game abilities. A fourth character can be bought using the in game currency. The players can also buy different color substitutes for black stones [dark red, dark green, dark violet, dark blue] and can also buy different looking boards with a different theme to them with the in game currency. |
A player can select one of three characters that grant the player special in game abilities. A fourth character can be bought using the in game currency. The players can also buy different color substitutes for black stones [dark red, dark green, dark violet, dark blue] and can also buy different looking boards with a different theme to them with the in game currency. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.batooleague.com/HomeMain/Main.aspx World Batoo League] |
* [http://www.batooleague.com/HomeMain/Main.aspx World Batoo League] |
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Revision as of 18:30, 23 June 2011
Batoo is a variant of the board game Go, originating in Korea. The name stems from a combination of the Korean words baduk (“Go”) and juntoo (“battle”). It is played entirely in cyberspace, and differs from Go in a number of ways, most noticeably in the way in which certain areas of the board are worth different point values. The other principal difference is that both players place three stones before the game begins, and may also place a special “hidden stone”, which affects the board as a regular stone but is invisible to the opponent.
Gameplay
Batoo is usually played on an 11x11 board, although some games may take place in boards as large as 13x13. Boards in Batoo usually have plus-point and minus-point spots. When a player plays on these spots, they will either gain or lose five points. Different "maps" will have different plus-point locations and minus-point locations. Before the game begins, both players will place a "base build", consisting of three marked stones. When players are making their base-builds, they cannot see their opponent's base build. If there is overlap, a point will replace the pair of stones. Base stones are worth 5 points each, as opposed to a normal stone which is worth only 1. The player to move first is the player who is willing to give the opponent the most points for playing second. This process is also known as "turn betting".Once the base building and the turn betting end, both players have 25 second intervals to make their move. For every stone on the board, a player will gain 1 point. If a player takes more than 25 seconds to make his/her move, he/she will lose 2 points [unless a character special ability is used] and a new 25 second interval will begin. If more than 3 25 second intervals are taken by any player during the game he/she will lose the game. The territory each player has at the end of the game is then added to the score.
Hidden Stone
The most unique aspect about Batoo is the Hidden Stone. Once per game, every player may play a Hidden Stone instead of a normal stone. The Hidden Stone is not revealed to the opponent until he/she plays a move where the Hidden Stone is located or until he or she locates it with a scan. A player may use "scan" for 2 points to click a spot on the board and know whether the Hidden Stone is in it or not. The player may make a normal or hidden stone move following the scan.
Characters, Special Abilities, and Customization
A player can select one of three characters that grant the player special in game abilities. A fourth character can be bought using the in game currency. The players can also buy different color substitutes for black stones [dark red, dark green, dark violet, dark blue] and can also buy different looking boards with a different theme to them with the in game currency.
Ranking
Player ability in Batoo is determined by "levels". A player will begin at level 5 and can grow to be up to level 35.