As mentioned in the last session, all players who register for sessions will be guaranteed at least two games per session. See the schematic below for an example:

In Game 1, the session started off with Player C sitting out.

Since Player B acquired a 4th place in Table 3 for Game 1, he will sit out Game 2 while Player C will start at Table 3 for Game 2.

Since Player C acquired a 4th place in Table 3 for Game 2, under the old rules, he will sit-out Game 3. However, as Player C has already sat-out in Game 1, under the new rules, he will not sit-out again. Instead, Player D, who acquired a 3rd place in Table 3 for Game 2, will sit-out in Player C’s place instead.

If you have any queries, feel free to contact any of the organisers to clarify.

Eric Quek

Hello everyone!

All the while, I’ve been thinking about getting our riichi community together, learn from each other and enjoy the game more as we hone our skills.

In the current SMC environment, it is not a good learning environment as we cannot be too noisy. I’ve received feedback from past riichi players that players are pretty much left to themselves without guidance and everything in SMC is ranked based (this is the only thing that encourages us to play to our best).

It has been 6 years since the riichi mahjong section was founded and I’ve played equally long. During these 6 years, I would say I have had a lot of improvement but only to stagnate for the past 2 years. So how do we improve ourselves in a game whereby you cannot trust the outcome of the decision made of that particular game? It is to read mahjong theories and strategies, making a conscious effort to apply them. Most of the time this requires the help of online mahjong platform as you can take a screenshot of the reply and cross-check with everyone (the community) to see whether the decision you have made is optimal and what reason does it based on?

Ultimately in a game of variance, luck and uncertainty, we can only focus on making the decision based on the CORRECT reason so that we can produce good results consistently.

Although I’m aware that I belong to the stronger group of players as shown by the results, I’ve always try to refrain from writing strategies or so-called promoting myself to give advice or teach players how to play better because I don’t wish to think that the things I officially publish or preach are of proper learning materials.

I was criticised to having imposter syndrome and why I shouldn’t think like this. I accept it and therefore I’m going to start a telegram group on Riichi mahjong strategies whereby I will share What-Will-You-Discard/Do (WWYD) screenshots for everyone to participate and practice what they know/have learnt. Anybody can post their screenshots as well.

But to prevent the group from becoming a “just-ask-feng-for-answer” and how the rest of the players no longer see a need to participate after my input, I will only answer any WWYD 1 day after being posted.

To experienced players, if the answer to the WWYD seems too easy/obvious, would also like to ask you to refrain from commenting too fast as well.

My answer will just be a recommendation, feel free to disagree as it is part of my learning as well if I’ve made any mistake. Most importantly, do participate actively without fear of any judgement. This is the fastest way to improve and see the depth of Riichi Mahjong.

Join the group now at https://t.me/joinchat/A5_X3RZ8RxezyoJjSJmCkg

Feng

This is a reminder that the registration date for the coming 2 days Riichi tournament held in SMU during 14/15 Sept, will be closed on 8th sept 2359.

For details can be found here: https://sgriichimahjong.com/2019/08/04/14-15-september-smu-i-sports-10-han-chan-tournament/

Feng

Australia will be a holding a tournament on 7,8 December, a 8 han-chan tournament. 

All players will play for 6 han-chan and the top 4 players will play with each other for 2 han-chan to determine the champion.

The champion will get a slot in WRC 2020, which is held in August 2020, in Vienna.

Details can be found here: http://armo19.riichimahjong.com.au/

Registration can be done directly on your own via the website but It’s better to let me know so that I can coordinate and loop all interested players together so we can make accommodation planning together.

Some simple breakdown on the cost based on my estimation

Flight: Cheapest is scoot, currently at $500

Accommodation: $40 per person ($80 per night)

Expenses: $200

Entry fee: $50

Total: Basically around $1000, if you are not intending to travel. 

Regarding WRC Quota for Singapore, I’ve no idea how many we are getting. I’m still waiting for the WRC Organiser to get back to me. But because they are shrinking the number of participants, we probably have fewer quota than the last time.

Depending on how many Singaporean players participate in this Australia Riichi Mahjong Open, I may or may not change the date of our local tournament that is tentatively scheduled on 7,8 December, pending venue confirmation.

Feng

The next league will begin this coming Saturday, 29 June 2019. This time, we will be using the Aka-Ari ruleset. The summary is given below. This league consists of 10 sessions.

Remember to include the Aka-Dora before commencing your games today!

Aka-Ari rules

League Summary

• There will be 3 Aka Dora (red dora) used for this ruleset.
• There will be no Kazoe Yakuman (counted yakuman). Any hand with 13 or more han is treated as a sanbaiman.
• There will be no Nagashi Mangan.
• There will be no mid-game draws.
• There will be no multiple ron. The player closer to the discarder will win the hand.
• There will be no multiple yakuman.
• All kan declared will open a new kan dora indicator immediately, regardless of the type of kan (kakan, daiminkan, ankan).

League Points (LP) system

For this league, total score accumulation with uma will be utilised. See below for details:

Uma:

Score:

For every 100 points above 25000 at the end of the game, 0.1 LP will be awarded.
Likewise, for every 100 points below 25000 at the end of the game, 0.1 LP will be deducted.

Example

Player A will get +10 LP for having 10000 points above 25000 and +30 LP for achieving first place, for a total of +40 LP.

Player B will get +5 LP for having 5000 points above 25000 and +20 LP for achieving second place, for a total of +25 LP.

Player C will get -6.5 LP for having 6500 points below 25000 and 0 LP for achieving third place, for a total of -6.5 LP.

Player D will get -8.5 LP for having 8500 points below 25000 and -50 LP for achieving fourth place, for a total of -58.5 LP.

Chombo Penalty: -30 LP , 4000 point payment to all other players, hand is redealt.

Missing sessions: No penalty

Attending the 9th and 10th session: +10 LP for the next league.

LP will be halved after the 8th session of the league.

The winner of the Main League will be awarded $40 vouchers which will be presented in the next tournament.

Side League

The main league consists of 10 sessions which will have two side leagues consisting of 5 sessions each. In each of the side league, the same LP system will be used, and the winner of each side league will be entitled to fee waivers for one session.

Bonuses from the previous league will not be added to the Side League. Also, LP from the Side League will not be halved after the 8th session.

However, penalties from chombo will still be deducted from the Side League.

Attendance Points (AP) system

The attendance points system for this league will be as such:

All player’s attendance points will be reduced to 10% at the start of the WRC league. Newcomers, this is the best opportunity to get higher AP than the veterans to avoid sitting out for your first game!

This ruleset is the same ruleset used in WRC 2017.

This ruleset is the same as the previous league’s ruleset with the Aka Dora included.

That’s all for the Aka-ari league! Be sure to attend so that you do not miss out on all the fun!

Feel free to ask any questions regarding this league’s rules if you’re unsure.

Feng

Dear all,

Here’s a gentle reminder that there’s no session tomorrow due to an MCR tournament taking place at the playing venue.

Please register from Sunday, 23 June onwards if you’re attending the session on 29 June.

Eric Quek