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rules question / Answer by new A.I. bot, the 'Backgammon Rules Assistant

Posted By: Sebalotek
Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2024, at 8:11 p.m.

In Response To: rules question / Answer by new A.I. bot, the 'Backgammon Rules Assistant (Bob Koca)

Do you think this is a reasonable or unreasonable response to your question Bob? (Or neither?)

N.B. I am pretty sure it's evaluation is based on formally announced breaks, which tend to be the norm with civilised, respectful players.

>> Is a player allowed to think about the match while taking a break?

Yes, a player is allowed to think about the match while taking a break. The USBGF Tournament Rules and the USBGF Ruling Guide do not impose any restrictions on players thinking about the match during breaks.

Here are the detailed references:

USBGF Tournament Rules:

Section: 2.2.3 Breaks Document: USBGF Tournament Rules 2024 Page: 6 Text: "During a match, each player may call a number of 5-minute breaks between games, up to the match length divided by 6 (rounded down). Players may tend to emergencies if no breaks remain and shall inform the TD; abuse may be penalized." USBGF Ruling Guide:

Section: 2.2.3 Breaks Document: USBGF Ruling Guide 2024 Page: 21 Text: The guide provides context to the rules but does not add any new restrictions on activities during breaks. These sections confirm that players are entitled to take breaks and do not impose any restrictions on thinking about the match or strategizing during these breaks.

Would you like any further assistance with other rules or interpretations?

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To clarify on the bots intended role and usage: The name of the software is the 'Backgammon Rules *Assistant*'. I very purposefully included Assistant in the naming to try and avoid any misunderstanding of intended usage.

To clarify, the software is not 'making decisions', but is intended to support and assist the human tournament director or referee who is.

In this case, I think most TD's would agree with the bots suggestion (allowing match thoughts during official breaks) for your scenario.

Actually, do you even disagree?

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