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BW-Go Analysis

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BW-Go is a full version board game application designed for Android devices, focusing on the classic game of Go. This application provides users with a digital platform to play Go, a strategy board game that emphasizes skill and tactical thinking. The program features various modes of play, including single-player and multiplayer options, allowing users to engage with both AI opponents and friends. It also includes helpful tutorials for beginners and advanced settings for seasoned players, making it suitable for all skill levels.

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The interface is user-friendly, designed to enhance the gaming experience with intuitive controls and clear visuals. BW-Go supports different board sizes and customizations, catering to personal preferences. The application also allows for saving games in progress, enabling users to return to their matches seamlessly. With its emphasis on strategic gameplay and accessibility, BW-Go stands out as a comprehensive Go application for enthusiasts of the genre.

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Release
Latest update
Version
5.3.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Android
Additional Requirements
Requires Android 4.0.3 and up
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
21
Downloads Last Week
2

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FAQ: Where is the save button. To bring BW-Go more in line with modern Android practice, Save has been replaced with Share.

FAQ: Where is the save button?

- To bring BW-Go more in line with modern Android practice, Save has been replaced with Share. Just long-press on a game in the list, and share it to whatever app you want. If you do want to save a game locally, you can install a file manager program that can handle the Share request much better than BW-Go ever could in a simple Save screen.

BW-Go (Black & White Go) is a flexible, easy-to-use SGF editor to record, analyze, study and replay Go / Igo / Weiqi / Baduk games. A Gnu Go computer player is available as a separate download to play against Android.

Also, download the free BW-DGS plugin to play on the turn-based Dragon Go Server.

If you encounter any problems, please mail me. Any feedback is welcome, including suggestions for later versions!

Features:

- All tools in one screen, including comments

- Unique 'tether' stone and markup placement: play a stone and move your finger away to check and correct the position.

Fast for tablets, accurate enough for a 25x25 game on a 320x480 screen!

- Correction for involuntary movements while lifting your finger

- Adjustable screen colors

- Use the BW-DGS plugin (separate download) to make your moves on the turn-based Dragon Go Server! Check it out on the Play Store for details.

- Use a bot player (separate download) as an opponent or analysis helper. The bot is activated as just another tool, to be used in any SGF!

Check out BW-Gnu Go on the Play Store for details.

- Study joseki while analysing your games using embedded Kogo's Joseki Dictionary, March 6 2013 version.

KJD included by courtesy of Alexander Dinerchtein, curator, and Gary Odom, originator. http://waterfire.us/joseki.htm

- Landscape support on both phones and tablets

- Record your own games

- Game review/study: replay a game on the board while the app only accepts the game moves. Ask for hint: show 5x5 square containing next move (size adjustable in settings)

- Score and score estimate (manual marking of dead stones)

- Easy creation and browsing of variations without unnecessary pop-ups

- Mark moku with letters, digits and shapes

- Game editing: add and remove stones, correct earlier moves (checks if this results in impossible moves later)

- Supports game collections in single SGF, like the ones at http://webdocs.cs.ualberta.ca/~mmueller/go/games.html

- Also supports old SGF formats (pre-FF[4]). Please report any incompatible SGF's!

Tags: Go, Baduk, Weiqi, SGF


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