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Learning From Pros Episode 5 – Hinata Aiko: Female Saikouisen B League
Author: Flowingcloud Please contact Flowingcloud if there are any typos, issues, or input. All feedback is welcome! Introduction A relatively short post this time compared to some other posts. This time I will be discussing the bread and butter of dama and understanding how to adjust play based off placement. We will be featuring Hinata Aiko…
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Learning From Pros Episode 4 – Oohira Aki: Female Saikouisen B League
Author: Flowingcloud Please contact Flowingcloud if there are any typos, issues, or input. All feedback is welcome! Introduction The past few posts, I have been mainly identifying how to maximize hand potential and capping out value. This post, I thought I’d take a completely different approach and take a look from the POV of someone who…
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Riichi Nomi Open 2024 Reflection Post
Since this site also acts as my blog, I thought I’d right my tournament reflections here as well from now on. Overall, Riichi Nomi Open (RNO) was a very enjoyable experience other than a blazing heat that made me melt faster than an ice cream bar. Tournament Gameplay Day 1: 4-3-1-4-3 Day 2: 1-4-1-1-3 Honestly,…
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JPML Pro Test 2023
Translator: Flowingcloud I’ve been neglecting JPML for a while so here’s the JPML pro test for those interested. The test is shorter than the Saikouisen test, but its a pretty good test for those who want to practice their scoring. Note: This test uses the updated 2023 JPML rules and there is NO kiriage mangan…
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Saikouisen 2021 Pro Test (Tokyo, Sapporo, Niigata)
Translator: Flowingcloud Two posts in one day!?!? I got a little productive so here’s another one for the day. Please refer to the previous post for more information about the Saikouisen pro test and Online Academy. Included the flyer at the end. I’ll do some JPML pro tests soon to balance things out. Note: This…
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Saikouisen Pro Test 2022 (Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo)
Translator: Flowingcloud The upcoming Saikouisen pro test for the upcoming 50th season will be avaiable in English in Los Angeles, California, USA. I thought this would be a good time to release a few of the translated tests for people to study with. A few more will be coming in the follow weeks. Please feel…
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Saikouisen Classic Rules
Translator: Flowingcloud This is a fully translated version of the Saikouisen Nihon Pro Mahjong Classic competition rules, also more commonly known as Saikouisen Classic rules in the English-speaking community. The Saikouisen Classic rules follow the main updated Saikouisen main league rules that were updated in 2023 with a few modifications. Rules: Saikouisen Classic Rules
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Learning From Pros Episode 3 – Hinata Aiko: Saikouisen B1 League
Author: Flowingcloud Please contact Flowingcloud if there are any typos, issues, or input. All feedback is welcome! Introduction Welcome back to part 2 of the series. The last post was relatively simple, but this time, there will be a more complex situation. The topics are still relatively related, but this time, there is more to the…
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Learning From Pros Episode 2 – Aruga Riki: Saikouisen A2 League
Author: Flowingcloud Please contact Flowingcloud if there are any typos, issues, or input. All feedback is welcome! Introduction Welcome back after the somewhat long delay. This episode will be a 2-part series where I start with an easier-to-understand hand, then next week, we’ll explore a slightly more complex hand. Note that this example will have…
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Random Rant: Willingness to Fold Among Intermediate Players
Hi guys, this is Flowingcloud with my first shower thought post. This is inevitable going to be some ranting and incoherent thoughts, but this is somewhat of my own personal mahjong blog as well. I thought it would be good to write out in text to explain my thoughts on mahjong-related topics once in a…