The two reasonable candidates are S (Split) = 18/13 16/10 and s (split) = 18/7. The most important feature that distinguishes the two is the location of our blot. Putting it on the 10pt is a little bit safer and perhaps more useful as well. S (Split) = 18/13 16/10 A Word about Nactation This is one of those odd plays in the Split family that does not split at all. Actually, these two plays belong in the Z (Reverse split) family. Since the S (Split) family contains no move, however, the Convenience Clause allows us to use either S or Z to describe them. S and Z are both areal (i.e., area-based) Nactation families. In the Z family, the smaller die is moved on the far side of the board (18/13 in these positions), and the larger die is played from the far side into the outer board (i.e., 16/10 or 13/8). The fact that Nactation terms them “splitting” plays is irrelevant. “Split” is just a name. In the early game, “Split” is a good name for plays like 21S = 24/23 13/11, 41S = 24/23 13/9, and so on. It is usually later in the game, such as today’s position, that you will come upon moves in the Split family that do not actually split anything. See the post entitled Nactation — Clarifying S (Split), Z (Reverse split), and B (Both) for more information about the Split families in Nactation. Mike | ||||||||||||||
