What does "gg" mean to you? Is it waving the white flag or d

[chuck D]

Any time I've ever said, "gg", I've quit trying to win. It's like waving the white flag and inviting the other guy to "run the road" in route 66, or get the oasis, or whatever, and that I won't keep fighting as they quickly win the game w/out any more battles.

However, I was in a recent game where my opponent said, "gg" and then just started stacking on one of his two 1s ieft (in a poly game). So, after the "gg" by him, I went after him instead of defending my bonuses or playing strategic. However, he then roared back, took my bonuses and was positioned to win. It wasn't surprising that he could do this, as I had my guard down.

Seemed somewhat like a dick move. After he said, "gg" he should no longer try to win. That's always how I've played and how I've seen others play.

But, am I reading the typing of "gg" wrong? Do I just play w/ circles and clans that have adopted this but isn't widely done in the wilds of CC?

I gotta know.

[Caymanmew]

Some people are assholes, gg should mean your done and won't try anymore, but some people will say it to try and get you to let your guard down. Play your games out normally, even if they say gg unless you know and trust them.

[Dukasaur]

Any time I've ever said, "gg", I've quit trying to win. It's like waving the white flag and inviting the other guy to "run the road" in route 66, or get the oasis, or whatever, and that I won't keep fighting as they quickly win the game w/out any more battles.

However, I was in a recent game where my opponent said, "gg" and then just started stacking on one of his two 1s ieft (in a poly game). So, after the "gg" by him, I went after him instead of defending my bonuses or playing strategic. However, he then roared back, took my bonuses and was positioned to win. It wasn't surprising that he could do this, as I had my guard down.

Seemed somewhat like a dick move. After he said, "gg" he should no longer try to win. That's always how I've played and how I've seen others play.

But, am I reading the typing of "gg" wrong? Do I just play w/ circles and clans that have adopted this but isn't widely done in the wilds of CC?

I gotta know.

You're reading it correctly. Most of the time, once somebody gives the gg, they're giving up.

They can change their minds, however. Sometimes, after a particularly bad turn, someone may feel like giving up, but the next day they've recharged their optimism battery and are ready to resume trying.

Some people are assholes, gg should mean your done and won't try anymore, but some people will say it to try and get you to let your guard down. Play your games out normally, even if they say gg unless you know and trust them.

I suppose some may do it to be misleading. But I think most of the time it's an unplanned change of heart.

[Nut Shot Scott]

What dukasaur said. Ive won games ive thought were lost and said gg, only to have my opponent whiff an 11 v 2 or completely stop trying. Youd be a fool to say gg then see an opening and think "nah, i said gg, i'm gonna ignore that".

[Evil Semp]

My opinion when someone says GG doesn't mean they are giving up. It might mean that they think they lost.

[Silly Knig-it]

I think it means as close to a "resign" button as we can have since we don't have resign button (under ordinary circumstances.

[2dimes]

When I write "gg" something happened such as most of my armies being taken out. I expect I won't be able to recover.

I'm never surrendering. If I have one guy on one territory. Next turn I'm attacking with the three new guys. If I can turn it around I will.

That's why, while I am in favour of a surrender button, I wouldn't use it.

Unsportsmanlike? Maybe, but this is war people. I'm fighting until I'm completely eliminated.

[rockfist]

My opinion when someone says GG doesn't mean they are giving up. It might mean that they think they lost.

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[Donelladan]

My opinion when someone says GG doesn't mean they are giving up. It might mean that they think they lost.

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Me too.

If you're playing against me and I say gg, I am still going to try to win for couple of more turns. Sometimes I do mention it, like "gg", and next line "I'll still try a few more turns" in case people think like the OP.
Otherwise I often say, "gg, I give up".

When it's really clear there is no comeback possible anyway, then I only say "gg" and do give up. That's what I do in clan games most of the time.

In speed game especially, I often say gg when I am pissed after an incredible turn from my opponent, but I always try to turn it back.

[ConfederateSS]

When I write "gg" something happened such as most of my armies being taken out. I expect I won't be able to recover.

I'm never surrendering. If I have one guy on one territory. Next turn I'm attacking with the three new guys. If I can turn it around I will.

That's why, while I am in favour of a surrender button, I wouldn't use it.

Unsportsmanlike? Maybe, but this is war people. I'm fighting until I'm completely eliminated.

+1,000,000
--------One Last Rebel CHARGE .... ConfederateSS.out!(The Blue and Silver Rebellion)... .... Although...I write Great Game....so...Great might be different than good game....

[Ltrain]

db means I give up (deadbeat). If you say deadbeat and move again and you are a repeat offender there's a case to be made that it should be bannable offense, though CC is pretty clear in the rules that wack stuff like that in chat is not cool but could be considered part of the game. It sure happens in real life risk!

I've done all of these things:
1. Said GG when I have a shockingly bad roll that pissed me off and kept playing.
2. Said GG when I figured the game was over, gave it another round and then said DB (that's my usual)
3. Have someone say GG, then I do something really aggressive and they come back and win and I get a little pissy!

[general cod]

"Great game" what percentage of games apply to this? 1 in a 100 maybe over generous

[Deanos75]

Hi

'gg' for me means 'i think i have lost'. If im going to stop trying i will be more specific and actually say that.

Cheers

Dean

[2dimes]

Also "gg" often means something like, "that sucked you were all lame."

gg = go f*ck yourself
Good game. = Good game.

Seems about right to me.

If I actually enjoyed the game, I would write something to indicate that instead.

[ConfederateSS]

"Great game" what percentage of games apply to this? 1 in a 100 maybe over generous

----------------You are playing R.I.S.K . ALL GAMES ARE GREAT ... ConfederateSS.out!(The Blue and Silver Rebellion)...

[BabySasuke]

My opinion when someone says GG doesn't mean they are giving up. It might mean that they think they lost.

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Me too.

If you're playing against me and I say gg, I am still going to try to win for couple of more turns. Sometimes I do mention it, like "gg", and next line "I'll still try a few more turns" in case people think like the OP.
Otherwise I often say, "gg, I give up".

When it's really clear there is no comeback possible anyway, then I only say "gg" and do give up. That's what I do in clan games most of the time.

In speed game especially, I often say gg when I am pissed after an incredible turn from my opponent, but I always try to turn it back.

Game 19785210

you got saucy at me tho

[Qwert]

dont use words GG or accept that,,i only use SG=shitgame because dices dictate who will win thats have nothing with GG or how you look on strategy. After so many years away from playing i come back and try few games to see if something change and i was wrong , dice are same, who have luck with dices have most wins and i dont have luck with dices.

[Donelladan]

My opinion when someone says GG doesn't mean they are giving up. It might mean that they think they lost.

This

Me too.

If you're playing against me and I say gg, I am still going to try to win for couple of more turns. Sometimes I do mention it, like "gg", and next line "I'll still try a few more turns" in case people think like the OP.
Otherwise I often say, "gg, I give up".

When it's really clear there is no comeback possible anyway, then I only say "gg" and do give up. That's what I do in clan games most of the time.

In speed game especially, I often say gg when I am pissed after an incredible turn from my opponent, but I always try to turn it back.

Game 19785210

you got saucy at me tho

You should read the chat again mate.

2020-03-29 01:59:08 - BabySasuke: dang that was my last chance
2020-03-29 01:59:31 - BabySasuke: gg mate
2020-03-29 02:00:22 - Donelladan: that was close
2020-03-29 02:00:23 - Donelladan: gg
2020-03-29 02:01:23 - BabySasuke: when i see resign, i will use it
2020-03-29 02:01:25 - BabySasuke: was a good one
2020-03-29 02:06:39 - BabySasuke: never give up! lmao
2020-03-29 02:06:44 - Donelladan: hum, I don't expect you to stop playing after you said "gg" but I kinda expected you too fater you said you were going to resign
2020-03-29 02:06:46 - BabySasuke: sorry resign didnt come yet, so you have to try
2020-03-29 02:06:59 - Donelladan: stop after*

Didn't think I was saucy anyway, stayed pretty calm here imho.

[HitRed]

Latin compliment

Giganteus - Like that of the Giants

[HOWITZERHAL]

Well, Well, Well. I have been away for awhile. Prolly bored, since i was reading old posts. Thought I would add my $.02.

I would say that I have a few games under my belt...... As "gg" was always used in my games and 'OUR' wars, it referred to the ending of the game. Either by the apparent winner or loser, acknowledging that ending. I have said it as the winner and the loser. In those games it was glaringly evident how "gg" was being used.

I had never heard of "gg" being a loser only statement or someone intent on giving up, that's what DeadBeating is for.

IRL my middle name is often wrong.


As You Were

[Hooch]

GG at the start of the game can mean Good Gaming.

May just be rude and lazy.

[mookiemcgee]

Any time I've ever said, "gg", I've quit trying to win. It's like waving the white flag and inviting the other guy to "run the road" in route 66, or get the oasis, or whatever, and that I won't keep fighting as they quickly win the game w/out any more battles.

However, I was in a recent game where my opponent said, "gg" and then just started stacking on one of his two 1s ieft (in a poly game). So, after the "gg" by him, I went after him instead of defending my bonuses or playing strategic. However, he then roared back, took my bonuses and was positioned to win. It wasn't surprising that he could do this, as I had my guard down.

Seemed somewhat like a dick move. After he said, "gg" he should no longer try to win. That's always how I've played and how I've seen others play.

But, am I reading the typing of "gg" wrong? Do I just play w/ circles and clans that have adopted this but isn't widely done in the wilds of CC?

I gotta know.

I usually take it as 'I don't think I can win' but not a full throated 'I'm done trying to win' though some people do fully give up.

[bigtoughralf]

The way I've seen it used it either means the game is clearly over and someone will have won in a couple of turns max, or it means one turn went against a player and they've decided to be a sour little bitch about it and say 'gg' to insinuate that if/when they lose it's because of their poor dice that one round (because obviously the only reason a strategic mastermind like them could lose a game is if the game conspires against them from the outset).

Either way if you see someone say 'gg' and respond by taking your foot off the gas then you only have yourself to blame if they stage a successful comeback.

[PureStink]

"GG" is for when you've just played the worst game of your life; your opponent started with a bonus, you lost 11vs4 and there was nothing remotely good about the game but you want to add a little passive aggressive spice to your chat.