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peps...@gmail.com
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Timothy Chow
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8:25 PM
Suggested solution for the most tedious and useless backgammon problem
On 3/28/2023 11:59 AM, peps...@gmail.com wrote: > Suppose you have your ace point made and I have
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Suggested solution for the most tedious and useless backgammon problem
On 3/28/2023 11:59 AM, peps...@gmail.com wrote: > Suppose you have your ace point made and I have
8:25 PM
Robert Zimmerman
, …
Timothy Chow
3
8:20 PM
Swish
On 3/28/2023 5:54 PM, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > XGID=-bB--BC-A---bE-aa-dbc--B-:0:0:1:64:0:0:0:5:10
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Swish
On 3/28/2023 5:54 PM, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > XGID=-bB--BC-A---bE-aa-dbc--B-:0:0:1:64:0:0:0:5:10
8:20 PM
Robert Zimmerman
, …
Timothy Chow
3
8:15 PM
Flying Cars
On 3/28/2023 4:13 PM, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > XGID=--aBBbCB--Bb----Bc-dB--ba-:0:0:1:44:0:0:0:5:
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Flying Cars
On 3/28/2023 4:13 PM, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > XGID=--aBBbCB--Bb----Bc-dB--ba-:0:0:1:44:0:0:0:5:
8:15 PM
peps...@gmail.com
7:17 PM
I don't see the point in games which are pure chance
I'm probably not the first person to have this idea but, because I see games of 100% chance as
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I don't see the point in games which are pure chance
I'm probably not the first person to have this idea but, because I see games of 100% chance as
7:17 PM
Timothy Chow
,
Robert Zimmerman
2
1:46 PM
3-away/2-away cube action
On Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9:24:17 AM UTC-4, Timothy Chow wrote: > XGID=-b---BECA---bB--a--eb--
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3-away/2-away cube action
On Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9:24:17 AM UTC-4, Timothy Chow wrote: > XGID=-b---BECA---bB--a--eb--
1:46 PM
Robert Zimmerman
,
Timothy Chow
3
12:42 PM
Rattlesnake
On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 11:00:34 PM UTC-4, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > XGID=-aa-BCD-----cD---b-
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Rattlesnake
On Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 11:00:34 PM UTC-4, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > XGID=-aa-BCD-----cD---b-
12:42 PM
Timothy Chow
,
Robert Zimmerman
3
9:23 AM
Hit for tempo?
XGID=-BCa--EBBa--ab--bab-c--bA:0:0:1:42:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-
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Hit for tempo?
XGID=-BCa--EBBa--ab--bab-c--bA:0:0:1:42:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-
9:23 AM
Timothy Chow
,
Robert Zimmerman
2
Mar 27
Which hit?
On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 9:47:05 AM UTC-4, Timothy Chow wrote: > XGID=-----aE-Ca-cD--bcBe-----
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Which hit?
On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 9:47:05 AM UTC-4, Timothy Chow wrote: > XGID=-----aE-Ca-cD--bcBe-----
Mar 27
Timothy Chow
,
Robert Zimmerman
4
Mar 27
Losing the priming battle
> Bob had an interesting comment about duplication, but I think the > duplication is less
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Losing the priming battle
> Bob had an interesting comment about duplication, but I think the > duplication is less
Mar 27
Timothy Chow
,
Robert Zimmerman
3
Mar 26
Hit or play safe? 2
XGID=--aB--DaB---bD---be-bB-bA:0:0:1:21:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-
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Hit or play safe? 2
XGID=--aB--DaB---bD---be-bB-bA:0:0:1:21:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-
Mar 26
Timothy Chow
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Stick Rice
5
Mar 25
Hit or play safe?
On 3/25/2023 5:36 PM, Stick Rice wrote: > You can't look at it as a double shot. While we'
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Hit or play safe?
On 3/25/2023 5:36 PM, Stick Rice wrote: > You can't look at it as a double shot. While we'
Mar 25
Robert Zimmerman
,
Timothy Chow
4
Mar 25
Move that back checker?
On 3/24/2023 1:55 PM, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > XG goes full bore with 2 infield hits and leave
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Move that back checker?
On 3/24/2023 1:55 PM, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > XG goes full bore with 2 infield hits and leave
Mar 25
Robert Zimmerman
,
Timothy Chow
4
Mar 25
sauve moi? qui, moi?
On 3/24/2023 1:48 PM, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > regarding what 1 would be played with 24/22, XG
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sauve moi? qui, moi?
On 3/24/2023 1:48 PM, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > regarding what 1 would be played with 24/22, XG
Mar 25
Robert Zimmerman
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Timothy Chow
7
Mar 24
Primer for priming, anyone?
On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 9:00:45 AM UTC-4, Timothy Chow wrote: > On 3/23/2023 10:56 AM, Robert
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Primer for priming, anyone?
On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 9:00:45 AM UTC-4, Timothy Chow wrote: > On 3/23/2023 10:56 AM, Robert
Mar 24
Timothy Chow
,
Robert Zimmerman
3
Mar 24
Slot or not?
XGID=-dBBB-BD-----A--bb-cbB-b--:1:-1:1:42:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17
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Slot or not?
XGID=-dBBB-BD-----A--bb-cbB-b--:1:-1:1:42:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17
Mar 24
BlueDice
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tetraHydro saved my life
22
Mar 24
Loading a gnubg position with code
On Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 3:31:09 AM UTC-7, BlueDice wrote: > For any one who might be
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Loading a gnubg position with code
On Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 3:31:09 AM UTC-7, BlueDice wrote: > For any one who might be
Mar 24
Robert Zimmerman
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MK
13
Mar 24
Double the Turkey?
On March 14, 2023 at 4:15:34 PM UTC-6, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > XGID=aaB-BBCB----bB---bbd-c--B-:0
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Double the Turkey?
On March 14, 2023 at 4:15:34 PM UTC-6, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > XGID=aaB-BBCB----bB---bbd-c--B-:0
Mar 24
MK
Mar 24
Awed by the bots: "54 safe or bold?" expanded edition
This article is what I was about to post when I had made the bad choice of responding instead to
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Awed by the bots: "54 safe or bold?" expanded edition
This article is what I was about to post when I had made the bad choice of responding instead to
Mar 24
Robert Zimmerman
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peps...@gmail.com
4
Mar 23
Don't look back?
On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:17:49 PM UTC, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > On Tuesday, March 21,
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Don't look back?
On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:17:49 PM UTC, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > On Tuesday, March 21,
Mar 23
Timothy Chow
,
Robert Zimmerman
3
Mar 23
21 to play
XGID=---BaBBBB-A-cBaa---cbbb-B-:1:1:1:21:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-
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21 to play
XGID=---BaBBBB-A-cBaa---cbbb-B-:1:1:1:21:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-
Mar 23
Timothy Chow
, …
Robert Zimmerman
5
Mar 22
Dump two checkers?
XGID=---bBBEaB--BB---abcbca---:1:-1:1:54:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-
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Dump two checkers?
XGID=---bBBEaB--BB---abcbca---:1:-1:1:54:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-
Mar 22
Timothy Chow
2
Mar 21
It's gammon go
XGID=--aB-BBBAA--cBb--cBbbb--A-:0:0:1:65:0:1:1:2:10 Score is X:0 O:1 2 pt.(s) match. +13-14-15-16-17-
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It's gammon go
XGID=--aB-BBBAA--cBb--cBbbb--A-:0:0:1:65:0:1:1:2:10 Score is X:0 O:1 2 pt.(s) match. +13-14-15-16-17-
Mar 21
badgolferman
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Stick Rice
2
Mar 21
gnubg recommended settings
On Monday, March 20, 2023 at 4:56:51 PM UTC-4, badgolferman wrote: > I had to get a new computer
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gnubg recommended settings
On Monday, March 20, 2023 at 4:56:51 PM UTC-4, badgolferman wrote: > I had to get a new computer
Mar 21
Robert Zimmerman
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peps...@gmail.com
5
Mar 20
One roll further
Can't recall what I played here, but I probably bunged it up with 13/7(2), accomplishing none of
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One roll further
Can't recall what I played here, but I probably bunged it up with 13/7(2), accomplishing none of
Mar 20
Robert Zimmerman
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peps...@gmail.com
9
Mar 20
March badness
Well, the preferred play depends on the match score. At 3A5A, XG makes the bar point. I'm hoping
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March badness
Well, the preferred play depends on the match score. At 3A5A, XG makes the bar point. I'm hoping
Mar 20
Timothy Chow
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peps...@gmail.com
4
Mar 20
The safe play is ugly
On Monday, March 20, 2023 at 1:24:06 PM UTC, peps...@gmail.com wrote: > On Monday, March 20, 2023
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The safe play is ugly
On Monday, March 20, 2023 at 1:24:06 PM UTC, peps...@gmail.com wrote: > On Monday, March 20, 2023
Mar 20
Timothy Chow
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Robert Zimmerman
7
Mar 19
It's gammon save
On 3/16/2023 12:26 PM, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > Can't read it without XGID (google groupie).
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It's gammon save
On 3/16/2023 12:26 PM, Robert Zimmerman wrote: > Can't read it without XGID (google groupie).
Mar 19
Timothy Chow
, …
Robert Zimmerman
10
Mar 18
Faire la 4pt one more temps
XGID=---b--EEB-Aba-ab-cbbB---:0:0:1:63:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-18
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Faire la 4pt one more temps
XGID=---b--EEB-Aba-ab-cbbB---:0:0:1:63:0:0:0:0:10 Score is X:0 O:0. Unlimited Game +13-14-15-16-17-18
Mar 18
Axel Reichert
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Stick Rice
8
Mar 18
Which double shot = double whopper?
Stick Rice <bananab...@gmail.com> writes: > I would recommend strengthening your
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Which double shot = double whopper?
Stick Rice <bananab...@gmail.com> writes: > I would recommend strengthening your
Mar 18
Axel Reichert
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Timothy Chow
6
Mar 17
Prime versus prime
Axel Reichert <ma...@axel-reichert.de> writes: > GNU Backgammon Position ID: bNsoAFhuuxEAKA
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Prime versus prime
Axel Reichert <ma...@axel-reichert.de> writes: > GNU Backgammon Position ID: bNsoAFhuuxEAKA
Mar 17