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Double Conversions!!

I just got done playing a game where I tested out playing double conversions.
An example of a double conversion is: / _ \ and then you come in to convert, just like you would convert a single leaner, but you do it from straight above so that both of the leaners fall at the same time.
The best way to set up your leaners to make a double conversion happen is by placing them at as low an angle as possible against the foundation so that they fall at the same time.
You may be asking yourself "Why convert two at a time?" Well this is a good question. But think about a normal conversion, it wastes your entire turn just to get one foundation. But with a double conversion you can gain TWO foundations with one wasted turn, therefore gaining two additional routes for which to place standing discs. This is especially helpful when you need extra foundational "real estate" to unload your discs from your hand.
It takes a little practice to get the double conversions down, but I practiced with it for about 5 minutes before the game and then during the game it worked like a charm every time. I even had one foundation with three leaners up against it and almost got a triple converion. If anyone figures out how to do a triple conversion, please let me know :-)

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By opie Aug 26, 2005 06:37AM

Unrated

Thanks for the good rating :-) It really isn’t difficult at all and I don’t think its even a dangerous move to do. It can really expand your playing area… its like two turns in one!

By opticalsky Aug 25, 2005 08:43PM

Rated this tip: 10

I have witnessed it, pretty cool to see.
I have tried a few times, but haven’t gotten a hang of it yet, but I will keep practicing.

Register Not a member yet? Register Today and join in the great discussions in our Polarity Forums!	Play Tips » Tips Index » Double Conversions!! Double Conversions!! By: opie I just got done playing a game where I tested out playing double conversions. An example of a double conversion is: / _ \ and then you come in to convert, just like you would convert a single leaner, but you do it from straight above so that both of the leaners fall at the same time. The best way to set up your leaners to make a double conversion happen is by placing them at as low an angle as possible against the foundation so that they fall at the same time. You may be asking yourself "Why convert two at a time?" Well this is a good question. But think about a normal conversion, it wastes your entire turn just to get one foundation. But with a double conversion you can gain TWO foundations with one wasted turn, therefore gaining two additional routes for which to place standing discs. This is especially helpful when you need extra foundational "real estate" to unload your discs from your hand. It takes a little practice to get the double conversions down, but I practiced with it for about 5 minutes before the game and then during the game it worked like a charm every time. I even had one foundation with three leaners up against it and almost got a triple converion. If anyone figures out how to do a triple conversion, please let me know :-) Average Rating 9.25 4 ratings submitted Comments By opie Aug 26, 2005 06:37AM Unrated Thanks for the good rating :-) It really isn’t difficult at all and I don’t think its even a dangerous move to do. It can really expand your playing area… its like two turns in one! By opticalsky Aug 25, 2005 08:43PM Rated this tip: 10 I have witnessed it, pretty cool to see. I have tried a few times, but haven’t gotten a hang of it yet, but I will keep practicing.