I sort of disagree with a handicap system. I think the mechanics of the game are so finely balanced that either player can win. The best way to win is to just keep playing this other opponent, keeping an eye out for what he does and when he does it, which in turn is nothing more than a learning curve for utilizing how best to use the mechanics of the game to one's advantage.
In short, the 'experience gap' will be shortened in a whole lot less time if you just play the game straight up with no handicaps. I'll never forget playing this guy in ping-pong in college who beat me some 50 games straight before I learned how to respond to his spins, slams, serves, etc. The result of that was that in my second year of college I went on to win the table-tennis championships in 6 games straight because my friend beat me so soundly the year before.
I do understand that we play games for fun and because I don't know you I'm not sure if you would want to get beat 'repeatedly' until you close the experience gap. When it comes to me however, if I'm passionate about something and in the joy of what it is I'm doing, the 'losing' is secondary at best. Good luck.
In short, the 'experience gap' will be shortened in a whole lot less time if you just play the game straight up with no handicaps. I'll never forget playing this guy in ping-pong in college who beat me some 50 games straight before I learned how to respond to his spins, slams, serves, etc. The result of that was that in my second year of college I went on to win the table-tennis championships in 6 games straight because my friend beat me so soundly the year before.
I do understand that we play games for fun and because I don't know you I'm not sure if you would want to get beat 'repeatedly' until you close the experience gap. When it comes to me however, if I'm passionate about something and in the joy of what it is I'm doing, the 'losing' is secondary at best. Good luck.