I am a 1500s player (down from 1700s lately), who plays against Quackle frequently. Winning is not my focus with Quackle. I calculate my plays, then consult the "generate choices" feature. I'm pleased with how often my play is among the top three or so. But, when I like a Quackle choice better, I play it -- thereby "cheating", and nullifying the win/lose factor -- but I'm there for the lesson, not the win. Additional pleasure comes in watching Quackle perform his magic on HIS turn.
I have always played computerized versions of our game at their highest level, in order to see the finest possible words played against me. I could name oodles of words that I have learned that way -- rioja, unmew, lavabo, chirm, ratbag, thyrsi -- I keep a pad next to the computer and list the words that are new to me, then I study from it. By playing at a lower level, you wouldn't see those beauties go down! Personally, I am a strongly competitive player (gender notwithstanding:), still I prefer to save the "need to win" for my club and tournament games against humans. Kudos to the genii of Quackle! Carol Dustin Minneapolis, Mn
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