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{{ "Chess has become my latest obsession. It's simple to learn but impossible to master—exactly the kind of challenge I enjoy!" | markdownify }}
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<h6>Resources and Links:</h6>
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<li><i class="fas fa-chess-queen"></i> <a href="https://www.chess.com/lessons/guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chess.com Free Guides</a></li>
<li><i class="fas fa-chess-rook"></i> <a href="https://lichess.org/learn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lichess.org Interactive Guides</a></li>
<li><i class="fas fa-chess-king"></i> <a href="https://drmdev.github.io/CCCR/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My modernized take on our local Rochester Community Chess Club website</a></li>
<li><i class="fas fa-brain"></i> <a href="{{ '/puzzles' | relative_url }}" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Chess Woodpecker App</a></li>
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<h6>Latest 5 Games on Chess.com for 15/10 controls:</h6>
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<h5 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-dragon"></i> Magic: The Gathering</h5>
{{ "I've played Magic: The Gathering since I was a kid. After a break during high school and college, I rediscovered the game as an adult, and it's now one of my favorite games!" | markdownify }}
<h6>Resources and Links:</h6>
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<li><img src="/assets/images/mtg/plains.svg" alt="Plains" width="32"> <a href="https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/08077c8d-24d8-4e14-a571-fceff902d343" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My MTG Cube set!</a></li>
<li><img src="/assets/images/mtg/island.svg" alt="Island" width="32"> <a href="https://17lands.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">17Lands: Improve your draft game</a></li>
<li><img src="/assets/images/mtg/swamp.svg" alt="Swamp" width="32"> <a href="{{ "/mtg-brawl" | relative_url }}" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brawl Commander Generator</a></li>
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<h5 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-dice"></i> Board Games</h5>
{{ "Board games have evolved far beyond classics like Monopoly and Clue! Twice a month (or more!), I host a game night with friends to play modern board games and card games." | markdownify }}
<h6>Explore Board Games:</h6>
<p>Use the filters below to find games based on players and game type.</p>
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<h5 class="card-title">Filter Board Games</h5>
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<label for="min-players" class="form-label"><i class="fas fa-users"></i> Minimum Players</label>
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<label for="max-players" class="form-label"><i class="fas fa-users"></i> Maximum Players</label>
<input type="number" id="max-players" class="form-control" placeholder="12" min="1" max="12">
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<label for="type" class="form-label"><i class="fas fa-tag"></i> Game Type</label>
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<option value="">All</option>
<option value="Strategy">Strategy</option>
<option value="Party">Party</option>
<option value="Deckbuilder">Deckbuilder</option>
<option value="Cooperative">Cooperative</option>
<option value="Worker Placement">Worker Placement</option>
<option value="Teams">Teams</option>
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<h5 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-stopwatch"></i> Speedrunning</h5>
{{ "Speedrunning is one of my favorite ways to combine gaming with personal improvement goal-setting. I focus on retro classics like NES and SNES games as well as modern retro-style games like *Prison City* and *Iron Meat*." | markdownify }}
<p>Check out my runs on <a href="https://www.speedrun.com/users/nescapeplan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Speedrun.com!</a></p>
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