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	Racism/homophobia/misogyny in online backgammon?
	Hi all, I would really appreciate your participation in the following survey: [link] In short, how common (and how blunt) are racist comments in online backgammon? How often do you complaint, if any, and how in your opinion a backgammon room should respond to recurring complaints - ban the... more » By play_backgammon - Nov 22 - 2 new of 2 messages

	A slightly awkward roll
	This is a money game. Do you hit? If so, how do you hit? GNU Backgammon Position ID: 0HNwEBbgc/AxAA +24-23-22-21-20-19------18-17- 16-15-14-13-+ O: gnubg \| O O \| \| O X X \| 0 points \| O \| \| O X X \| \| O \| \| O X \|... more » By tc...@lsa.umich.edu - Nov 20 - 8 new of 8 messages

	NEW Al Imm Backgammon Board
	Chicago Point has come into possession of a brand new Al Imm Backgammon Board. Bidding on the board is ongoing through December 13. Opening bid: $1200. Check it out here or click the link at the top of chicagopoint.com: [link] By chipoint - Nov 17 - 1 new of 1 message

In defence of the 2-5 backgame

Here's some information from Walter Trice's "Backgammon Boot Camp" to support the claim that the 2-5 backgame is actually quite good. Trice remarks that it's not too bad a rule of thumb to double a well-timed backgame when you have three points left in front of the more advanced anchor. Below are some examples from his book. These are all money-game... more »

By tc...@lsa.umich.edu - Nov 17 - 4 new of 4 messages

Online Backgammon at TrueMoneyGames - Backgammon 3.0

I'm pretty sure most online backgammon players already know or have heard of TrueMoneyGames.com. There's been a recent software update implementing quite a few new interesting features, rake changes and an improved design. It is now possible to play multiple backgammon sessions at the same time and the rating system has been completely removed. TMG is also... more »

By Sebastian Jarosch - Nov 16 - 11 new of 11 messages

	Backgame checker-play problem
	Here's a problem I faced recently. I still don't understand this position; perhaps someone here can shed light on it. This is a money game. GNU Backgammon Position ID: ZzNbACCwBQIeHw +24-23-22-21-20-19------18-17- 16-15-14-13-+ O: gnubg \| O X O O X O \| \| O O O X \| 0 points... more » By tc...@lsa.umich.edu - Nov 15 - 14 new of 14 messages