every time i play, i become a bigger and bigger fan of Go. it promotes logical (and perhaps to an extent) abstract thought. it is peaceful, almost contemplative. the mere act of playing makes me want to be a more patient and thoughtful person.

and then i compare this to a more standard lunchtime game, like Quake or Unreal Tournament... blood, guts, and I tend to come away from it feeling very angry and hoping that no one heard me cursing.