Thanks Ralph The sample size is over 100 games and GNU rolls higher start die about 80%. So, I simply restart until I start first 50% of the time. However remains damned annoying.
Overall, an enjoyable software package. It re-introduced me to backgammon after a 20+ year absence. Kind regards Wayne . -----Original Message----- From: Ralph Corderoy [mailto:ra...@inputplus.co.uk] Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 12:39 AM To: Wayne Cc: bug-gnubg@gnu.org Subject: Re: [Bug-gnubg] Why does it move first about 80% of the time Hi Wayne, > On the start roll, the software rolls a higher number over 80% of the > time regardless of who won the previous game. If random it should be > 50%. Explanation?? Over how big a sample of starting rolls is that 80% measured? Also, see http://www.gnubg.org/win32/gnubg/faq.html#I%20think%20this%20bot%20is%20cheating%20by%20rolling%20better%20dice for a tip on changing the method of rolling dice. -- Cheers, Ralph. _______________________________________________ Bug-gnubg mailing list Bug-gnubg@gnu.org https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/bug-gnubg
