Excellent 1st place play by sticklebrick. He got out ahead, the three remaining players flagged to him, he waited patiently while we three fought it out for 2nd, he didn't ask for a "real" flag from me when it became clear I would beat the 3rd place player (I put up a real flag anyway, of course, since I had "chat" flagged to him), his chat comments even showed that he was interested in the progression in the fight for 2nd (it could have gone either way--I got lucky). THAT is how 1st place should be played. He may agree with my motto: When 1st place is in hand, leave everyone alone (unless attacked or stalemate -- and it also applies to 2nd or 3rd or 4th being in hand, of course). Thanks, sticklebrick.

look at his stats. a noob. poor and bad player. learn the game, nooby angry young man. hey gay. I KILLED YOUR FIRST PLACE: WAS A PLEASURE HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA NOOB