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BG Buddy - Backgammon Scorekeeper, Clock and Dice---the rules are clear/and unclear
Posted By: Boop In Response To: BG Buddy - Backgammon Scorekeeper, Clock and Dice---the rules are clear/and unclear (Phil Simborg)
Date: Wednesday, 1 March 2017, at 11:11 a.m.
PHIL SIMBORG QUOTE 'Now what do I think the rules should be? I think anyone should be able to take pictures as much as they want while their clock is running, with or without their opponent's consent, and they should state their play or cube decision before taking the picture so there is no question of getting extra help, either by cheating or by having the advantage of a different view of the board.'
That seems to be pretty much in line with the USBGF rule, which I've now quoted in the BG Buddy Manual https://bgbuddyblog.wordpress.com/#photos. (The BG Buddy update allowing photos while the clock is running is imminent - it can take up to 5 days for apple to review each update)
1.7.2 Position or Match Recording
While a match is in progress and in order to record individual positions or an entire match, a player shall have the right to use position cards, a camera (in any form), a video camera, or any similar recording aids unless the player’s opponent expresses a reasonable objection to the player doing so. The Tournament Director shall adjudicate all such disputes, and additionally shall have discretion to prohibit the use of such recording aids at any time. In matches played without use of a game clock, a position may be recorded only after the completion of the recording player’s turn. In matches played with a game clock, a position may be recorded only during the player’s own time or in between games. The players may not stop the clock for purposes of recording a position. No such recorded positions may be computer-analyzed or discussed with other players until after the match has concluded.
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