Danke, Franz -- thanks! It is a daily pleasure.
Martin Rep
‘The best sets have beautiful flower tiles’
OEMC Player: Franz Maresch
Franz Maresch from Austria remembers the most beautiful hand he ever made as if it were yesterday. “It was during a game in the Ibis Hotel at Utrecht, Sunday evening, August 29th, after the WMC2010. I played against Mr. Koji Idota from Japan, and my fellow-countrymen Norbert Tschinkel and Ernest Glaser. I had Four Concealed Pungs, Fully Concealed Hand; that hand was worth 216 points.”
Just too bad it happened after the WMC. In a tournament, Franz’s best hand contained All Terminals and Honors (with combinations).
Is there any particular tile you like the best?
Franz: “I like the Flower Tiles the best.” According to him, the best sets are those that have beautiful flower tiles with Chinese graphic characters. “I hope there will be special tiles in Mestre; I would like to buy a set.”
He adds: “Compliment to you and your excellent work for the whole world of mahjong players. Every day I look into your ‘Internet Mahjong Newspaper’.”
Maybe not for the OEMC referees, but Mahjong News sure needs to do some investigation.
I don't know why Rui Manuel Machado and Ombretta Tassinari didn't show up, and it seems the article's author didn't know either.
It's unbelievable that a newspaper shows only one point of view without the opinions of the concerned parties, while lacking to present essential fact like why did the players have not shown up.
Excuse me Adrie if I seem aggressive, I understand your griefs, but it looks like you didn't know what you're talking about.
As I said on the first morning, I had come to win, and I did. I was very strong, because I wanted to win for my country, for my association and for my club. I really felt the love from everybody, and that helped me a lot!
It was lovely to play with you all!
Thank you!
Thanks to the Organizing Committee for a great and well planned tournament.
Last of all: Thanks to all of the players, for respecting the referees and making it a joyful experience to judge.