Backgammon Blitz User Reviews
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"Nothing random about the dice rolls"
Version: Backgammon Blitz 2.2.1
Pros
Can be fun and challenging but the dice are not random...
Cons
If you played backgammon or dice before you can tell this thing is rolling random dice
Summary
Like I said it can be fun and challenging but dice rolls are random and bgblitz in not...
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"I counted. Opponent gets many more doubles than I do."
Version: Backgammon Blitz 2.2.1
Pros
I love backgammon, so I'll play anyway. I enjoy the occasional popup of alternative moves.
Cons
I kept track, and the odds are in favor of the opponent, at least as far as doubles go. Just count how many come up in any game. In a series of three games, 15 doubles went to my opponent, and I got five. That was about the worst. Usually its 3 to 2.
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"Strong AI, nice GUI"
Version: Backgammon Blitz 2.2.1
Pros
Gives you all the information you need to improve your skill level.
Nice boards.
Good value for money - bought my license 5 years ago and still get free updates.Cons
Nothing really
Summary
I learned a lot just by playing BGBlitz once in a while
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"Better for Pros"
Version: Backgammon Blitz 2.2.1
Pros
Very Strong AI, great graphics, feature laden
Cons
lacks basics for average players
Summary
Mr. Berger has obvioulsly directed this game to foks who play Bacgammon for a living. It is loaded with statistical features most players would never use or even recognize. Yet such basic features as ratings are missing. As a result there is no way to know if your play is improving. Also most players want a "hint" or "best move" button. This feature is included but you have to first access it through a menu, get a numerical list of best moves and then ask to have it shown to you graphically. When the pieces move they are obsured by the dialog box and move so fast you have no idea of the best move. 3D fibs handles both of these issues very easliy for the avergae player and it is free.
If you're a pro this program provides a great feature set at a resonalbe price (compaared to Snowie or Jellyfish). However the other 99 % of players shoudl avoid it. -
"waste of time!"
Version: Backgammon Blitz 2.2.1
Cons
The website tells us it doesn't cheat. Yes it does!! Its like playing against someone who has the perfect game every game. When it leaves itself open you will NOT get the dice you need....ever. Therefore it can play however it likes knowing its safe. Even if you try to play an unorthodox game it will throw the right dice for its benefit. If this consistently happened in a real match you would assume the dice were loaded therefore not a great teaching aid as it doesnt reflect the real game i.e. skill but a large amount of lucky dice!!
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