Re: [Bug-gnubg] Why does it move first about 80% of the time

[Wayne]

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:address@hidden 
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 12:39 AM
To: Wayne
Cc: address@hidden
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.

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Cheers, Ralph.