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* By rule, the hand is locked. Therefore, it is impossible to change the composition of the hand in order to get a better wait or an improved score. | * By rule, the hand is locked. Therefore, it is impossible to change the composition of the hand in order to get a better wait or an improved score. | ||
* Likewise, a player can no longer defend and instead wait for a winning tile. | * Likewise, a player can no longer defend and instead wait for a winning tile. | ||
* Other players still have the option to develop their hands and | * Other players still have the option and flexibility to develop their hands. Eventually, at least one player may attain tenpai; and that player may call riichi (if allowable). | ||
* It is highly recommended to declare the win on the first instance of a winning tile, even if the tile is a [[yasume]] or a lower scoring tile (based on yaku). Otherwise, the hand is subject to [[furiten]]. | * It is highly recommended to declare the win on the first instance of a winning tile, even if the tile is a [[yasume]] or a lower scoring tile (based on yaku). Otherwise, the hand is subject to [[furiten]]. Of course, this decision rests on the current scores. | ||
* A riichi call disables a person's ability to be [[targeting|selective]] of points from particular players (if need be). | * A riichi call disables a person's ability to be [[targeting|selective]] of points from particular players (if need be). | ||