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In this thread we play an exciting round of Finchley Central. But what is Finchley Central and how do you play it I hear you ask? Well, it was a game described in the Spring 1969 issue of the mathematical magazine Manifold, edited by Ian Stewart and John Jaworski at the University of Warwick. Douglas Hofstadter referred to the article in his book Metamagical Themas. The game is referred to as an "English game" in an article on "non-games" and the rules are as follows: 'Two players alternate naming the stations of the London Underground. The first to say "Finchley Central" wins. It is clear that the "best" time to say "Finchley Central" is exactly before your opponent does. Failing that, it is good that he should be considering it. You could, of course, say "Finchley Central" on your second turn. In that case, your opponent puffs on his cigarette and says, "Well, shame on you".'  I'll kick things off then, shall I? Cockfosters.
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Platform 9-7/8's to Howgorts School for Warlocks and Wazardry. Do I win yet?
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Jan 6, 2014 11:45
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Bloody Hedgehog posted:Platform 9-7/8's to Howgorts School for Warlocks and Wazardry. Controversial move going straight for Kings Cross, did you account for delays on the Northern Line? Kentish Town.
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Jan 6, 2014 11:47
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Bluckburn Station
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Jan 6, 2014 11:49
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Dylan-D posted:Bluckburn Station Not a genuine station I'm afraid, have you not played this game before?
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Jan 6, 2014 11:51
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Cockfosters
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Jan 6, 2014 12:03
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ALL-PRO SEXMAN posted:Cockfosters Well played sir! Well since there's currently engineering works on the Jubilee Line and my ticket is for all zones... Chalfont & Latimer Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
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Jan 6, 2014 12:07
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Bluckburn Station
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Jan 6, 2014 12:10
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Finchley West motherfuckers! BOOYA! Didn't see that move did you?
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Jan 6, 2014 12:11
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SymfonyMan posted:Finchley West motherfuckers! BOOYA! Didn't see that move did you? A classic manouvre!  You've left me with no choice but to take the replacement bus service to Pimlico
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Jan 6, 2014 12:14
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Jan 6, 2014 12:15
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Dylan-D posted:Bluckburn Station This may be of some assistance. 
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Jan 6, 2014 12:16
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Gypsum Fantastic posted:A classic manouvre! Throwing down a Pimlico this soon? I'll admit that I wasn't prepared. I'll bow out of the game with a Jedward Memorial Station for any good it will do.
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Jan 6, 2014 12:16
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Heathrow Terminal 4
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Jan 6, 2014 12:19
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ALL-PRO SEXMAN posted:Heathrow Terminal 4 poo poo's getting real. I don't think there's really anything I can do here except for the obvious Shepherd's Bush.
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Jan 6, 2014 12:20
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Mornington Crescent
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Jan 6, 2014 12:21
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Penge West
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Jan 6, 2014 12:23
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ALL-PRO SEXMAN posted:Penge West If this was a Tuesday and after rush hour, that would have been a pretty good move, however... Tooting Bec
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Jan 6, 2014 12:24
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Jan 6, 2014 12:30
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El Cerrito Plaza Or are you not using the Old Bohemian Ruleset?
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Jan 6, 2014 12:31
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ALL-PRO SEXMAN posted:El Cerrito Plaza Oh! I didn't expect that if I'm honest, you sly dog. Well yes we're using the abridged Old Bohemian Ruleset with Appendix A through to F so my next move will come as little surprise. Theydon Bois
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Jan 6, 2014 12:35
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Gypsum Fantastic posted:Oh! I didn't expect that if I'm honest, you sly dog. Oh well if it's the abridged one than let me confound you further: Herschel Crater, Mimas.
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Jan 6, 2014 12:44
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ALL-PRO SEXMAN posted:Oh well if it's the abridged one than let me confound you further: Herschel Crater, Mimas. Well that's gotten me in quite the pickle! There's only one way I know to get out of this although I'm certain you'll counter with Tooting Broadway... Kokkai Gijidō-mae Tameike-Sannō (Tokyo Metro)
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Jan 6, 2014 12:48
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Gypsum Fantastic posted:Well that's gotten me in quite the pickle! There's only one way I know to get out of this although I'm certain you'll counter with Tooting Broadway... You ruffian. Very adroit of you, but it seems you've overlooked a very dangerous move indeed. Olympus Mons Tunnel.
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Jan 6, 2014 12:49
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Hip Gelatinous Cube posted:You ruffian. Very adroit of you, but it seems you've overlooked a very dangerous move indeed. Actually I'll retract my previous move and sit this turn out (as I believe is allowed in a situation like this under the Livingstone Ruling 1974 Van Buren vs. Nimrod) because this would seem like a more sensible way to go, given the circumstances.
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Jan 6, 2014 12:53
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On second thoughts... Bibliothèque François Mitterrand (Paris Metro - Zone 1)
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Jan 6, 2014 13:00
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Gypsum Fantastic posted:Actually I'll retract my previous move and sit this turn out (as I believe is allowed in a situation like this under the Livingstone Ruling 1974 Van Buren vs. Nimrod) because this would seem like a more sensible way to go, given the circumstances. Gypsum Fantastic posted:On second thoughts... If I'm not mistaken--and I'm certain I'm not--the Livingstone Ruling only allows you to retract your move if the station used during the move is located within a triangular area consisting of Warren Street, Royal Victoria, and The Lost City Of Atlantis. You're out of bounds, old chap, and will have to live with the consequences of your poor planning. Following up on Kokkai Gijidō-mae Tameike-Sannō: 望京西
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Jan 6, 2014 13:04
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Gypsum Fantastic posted:On second thoughts... drat, all that leaves me with is Jamaica Center – Parsons/Archer.
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Jan 6, 2014 13:05
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Hip Gelatinous Cube posted:If I'm not mistaken--and I'm certain I'm not--the Livingstone Ruling only allows you to retract your move if the station used during the move is located within a triangular area consisting of Warren Street, Royal Victoria, and The Lost City Of Atlantis. You're out of bounds, old chap, and will have to live with the consequences of your poor planning. I was certain you wouldn't catch me out, perhaps I will have to use a better moustache next time? Well in that case I'll pay my 85 Yen and hide in the ladies toilet in 望京西 (platform 4) 
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Jan 6, 2014 13:08
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Gypsum Fantastic posted:I was certain you wouldn't catch me out, perhaps I will have to use a better moustache next time? Well fine, I didn't want to do this to you but: VDNKh Vincent Van Goatse fucked around with this message at 13:13 on Jan 6, 2014 |
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Jan 6, 2014 13:11
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ALL-PRO SEXMAN posted:Well fine, I didn't want to do this to you but: VDNKh And your ticket is valid also on the Moscow underground network? The Bronx.
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Jan 6, 2014 13:43
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Finchley Central.
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Jan 6, 2014 19:31
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Kukash posted:Finchley Central. Well, shame on you... 
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Jan 6, 2014 19:32
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Gypsum Fantastic posted:Well, shame on you... i thought you took a puff before saying shame on you these rules are so confusing wait that cig doesn't even look lit what kind of sham is this
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Jan 6, 2014 19:33
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Blast of Confetti posted:i thought you took a puff before saying shame on you these rules are so confusing I'm on the frickin' e-cigs now, true story, new years resolution and all that so it's the best I can manage. Anyone care to start us off for another round?
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Jan 6, 2014 19:37
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I learned this opening off a drunk Russian in the park. South Ealing.
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Jan 6, 2014 19:47
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Gato posted:I learned this opening off a drunk Russian in the park. loving beautiful opener, I am literally sat here weeping as a result.  Walthamstow Central
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Jan 6, 2014 20:02
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New round aye? I'm back baby! Walthamstow Central? Nice try, but I know you were hoping the ONE person that wouldn't show up would be me. WALTHAMSTOW WEST! Predictable? Maybe... but it's effective.
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Jan 6, 2014 20:06
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thank you for the tube map that is just small enough to be uncomfortable to read, OP
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