[ View Thread ] [ Post Response ] [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ]

BGonline.org Forums

Luck vs. Skill - Is A Rules Change Needed?

Posted By: Bob Koca
Date: Monday, 13 October 2008, at 4:22 p.m.

In Response To: Luck vs. Skill - Is A Rules Change Needed? (trichard)

"Specifically, what if the rules were changed so that doubles would only give you two moves instead of four? Wouldn't this in itself reduce the incidence of jokers and make skill a greater determinant of match outcomes?"

There is more to it than how often a double is a joker.

i) Suppose that rule change was made. A race lead would be significantly harder to overcome. Thus strategy is shifted more to just getting a race lead and converting to a race. Does that lead to a more skillful game?

ii) Doubles have a lot of options and are thus harder to get correct. Does removing the toughest checker play decisions give a more skillful game?

Messages In This Thread

 

Post Response
Your Name:
Your E-Mail Address:
Subject:
Message:

If necessary, enter your password below:

Password:
 

 

[ View Thread ] [ Post Response ] [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ]

BGonline.org Forums is maintained by Stick with WebBBS 5.12.