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Two Questions, One Diagram

Posted By: Chuck Bower
Date: Friday, 21 December 2007, at 3:50 p.m.

In Response To: Two Questions, One Diagram (Stick)

I know Mary's talked about these pointless doubles. Usually White has target(s) on high in Blue's homeboard besides being on the bar. The barpoint blot is a bit of a distraction as far as Blue making a homeboard point but at the same time, a more difficult place to anchor/hit from the bar.

I don't think you get too many passes here, so in practice maybe you should wait. Playing a bot, though, it could be a double since you're not likely to get a bad take next turn (as you could playing a human). Not sure. I guess I'll Stick with ND.

As far as the 3-1 roll, I'll go with 8/7*, 13/10. White has more rolls to keep one on the bar (eleven vs. four) and a more difficult time anchoring this roll (five vs. six) compared to 5(2). Those builders are nicely placed to continue the attack. And maybe you get a pointless double next turn!

Messages In This Thread

• Two Questions, One Diagram
  Stick -- Friday, 21 December 2007, at 9:18 a.m.
  • Two Questions, One Diagram
    DC-Ohio -- Friday, 21 December 2007, at 12:10 p.m.
  • Two Questions, One Diagram
    Chuck Bower -- Friday, 21 December 2007, at 3:50 p.m.
  • Two Questions, One Diagram
    Caryl Stephanson -- Friday, 21 December 2007, at 8:49 p.m.