- #31
su27killer
mattmns said:WOW!
I stopped playing once I finally broke below 100 total, my scores are 2-25-71
You can apply for bestever list at www.planet-minesweeper.com
Any tips for improving my minesweeper skills?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around strategies and tips for improving skills in the game Minesweeper. Participants share their personal records, experiences, and various approaches to playing the game, including both luck and logic-based strategies.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Mathematical reasoning
Main Points Raised
- Some participants share their personal best times, with one claiming a record of 8 seconds and another mentioning a time of 4 seconds.
- There is discussion about the role of luck versus strategy in achieving fast times, with some suggesting that luck plays a significant part.
- Several participants propose strategies, such as learning specific patterns (e.g., 1-2-1) and using the middle click button for efficiency.
- One participant mentions the possibility of writing a program to automate Minesweeper, suggesting it could play at expert level in about 5 seconds.
- Some express a preference for using logic over random guessing, while others admit to employing a mix of guessing and logic.
- There are references to external resources and websites that provide tips and records for Minesweeper.
- Participants discuss the psychological aspects of playing, such as the impact of nerves on performance and the effects of breaks on reflexes.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the best strategies for playing Minesweeper, with multiple competing views on the balance between luck and skill, as well as differing opinions on the effectiveness of various strategies.
Contextual Notes
Some strategies mentioned depend on recognizing patterns, but the discussion acknowledges that initial clicks often involve a degree of luck. There are also references to the psychological effects of time pressure and the potential for distraction during gameplay.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to casual gamers looking to improve their Minesweeper skills, as well as those interested in game strategy and logic-based problem-solving.
You can apply for bestever list at www.planet-minesweeper.com
- #32
mattmns
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I am on the list at http://metanoodle.com/minesweeper/
I don't think I have my videos/screenshots to submit my scores to a new site, but one site is enough
I don't think I have my videos/screenshots to submit my scores to a new site, but one site is enough
- #33
su27killer
Thats list which is not accurate for already 2 years. I don't know why Damien keeps that ranking at all.
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