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  • SmokeyDope@lemmy.dbzer0.comtoAnarchyChess@sopuli.xyz•I got caught :(English
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    2 hours ago

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    Full answer in case you were curious

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    Mirror Setup Guide:

    1. Choose the Mirror:
      • Use a small, compact mirror (e.g., a makeup mirror, tiny glass fragment) for subtlety. Avoid shiny objects like CDs, which reflect too much light.
    1. Optimal Placement:
      • On-Table Position: Place the mirror near the edge of your side of the board, angled downward to reflect your opponent’s pieces. Ensure it’s hidden among your pieces or against the table’s border.
      • Under-Table Option: Tape the mirror to the underside of the table, tilted upward to capture reflections. Use clear tape or adhesive putty to avoid detection.
    1. Angle Adjustment:
      • Angle the mirror so it reflects the opponent’s half of the board clearly. Test the view beforehand to confirm visibility without obstructing play.
    1. Covert Observation:
      • Practice glancing at the mirror naturally during moves (e.g., while adjusting a piece). Avoid excessive head movements that might alert your opponent.
    1. Alternative Techniques:
      • Periscope Method: Use two small mirrors—one on your side reflecting to a second hidden under the table—for better coverage.
      • Glass Pieces Trick: Hollow out a chess piece and place a mirror inside to reflect their board when viewed from above.

    Key Considerations:

    • Lighting: Ensure ambient light allows clear reflections but avoid glare that might reveal the mirror.
    • Subtlety: Keep the mirror small and blend it with surroundings (e.g., behind pawns or near the table’s edge).
    • Legality: Note that using aids in official tournaments is prohibited. This method works best in casual settings.

    By testing placement and maintaining discreetness, you can effectively use a mirror to gain strategic insight without detection.

  • SmokeyDope@lemmy.dbzer0.comOPtoPiracy: ꜱᴀɪʟ ᴛʜᴇ ʜɪɢʜ ꜱᴇᴀꜱ@lemmy.dbzer0.com•How to best share somewhat rare dictionary files? (Updated)English
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    5 days ago

    Thank you for the links! So im allowed to just post a magnet to them if i get the torrent up? Its my first time posting to the community not sure how detailed I am allowed to be, originally was gonna link to the fourm post for context. They are stardict versions of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (SOED).

    You might just be convinced it will change your life by the way literature nerds on the internet talk about it lol. I think its a good balance between shorter more to the point descriptions while still containing lots of information. Maybe not life changing but a high quality dictionary that isnt a slog to read is always nice to have especially on ereader.

    You can find good stardicts of just about every dictionary on the internet if you look hard enough except the SOED which is why it was a big deal to get a properly formatted not scuffed version of the dictionary in both mono and color.