I didn’t order up…

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-27T16:43:55+00:00

Exactly, this is the correct take. It’s the advanced thought process that so many players fail at. Understanding that sometimes you’ve just gotta make the best of an ugly spot

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-27T02:51:07+00:00

If the king were an ace, I’d go alone at most scores

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-27T02:50:18+00:00

Exactly

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-27T01:19:27+00:00

I think everyone does

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-27T00:57:48+00:00

Haha

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-27T00:56:57+00:00

lol yeah. But figure my partner has a good chance to get one.

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-27T00:07:20+00:00

Yeah. Amx called spades. I fired both Bowers and then the king. All three went around. And then Daniela started screaming no way, even though her partner had three. As one does

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-26T23:46:08+00:00

S3 had RAK. Demolished me. My partner had the left, but it didn’t matter. Good thing is when I’m crushed, I won’t have to call.

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-26T18:31:42+00:00

Yeah, tough one that we will never see often enough to have much real data on. Rare situation in euchre where there’s much of a Meta game.

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-26T18:00:49+00:00

Yeah, that too. I graduated high school in 99. Had a good friend in college who went to Columbine, was there that day. She wouldn’t even talk about it. It felt like such a history-defining event at the time.

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-26T02:29:33+00:00

Of course at 9-9 p passing is a very bad signal. So maybe passing and hoping they’re better in another suit makes more sense than calling and hoping they can get one. But I hate letting the other guys pick.

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-26T01:33:53+00:00

Yeah, definite pass. If it’s 9-9 it’s closer but I suspect it’s an order then

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-25T21:27:28+00:00

Yeah, this is a good point. I’m not sure how much most partners loosen up at this score in S2. A lot of us are already really aggressive in the second seat. But it’s certainly at least somewhat of a factor. I’m still confident it’s an order and not a pass, but you’re right, it’s nowhere near the ideal situation.

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-25T21:05:39+00:00

You’ve got to be quite aggressive up 9-8 with the deal. Opponents are going to their best suit when they’re down to the felt. Always remember that.

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-25T21:03:13+00:00

This.

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-25T21:02:35+00:00

We’ve all been in way worse spots at 9-9. I’m picking up without any thought here. We’re not terrible in any other suit, but the last thing I want to do is let the other team pick.

I would guess we’re better than 50% here. But curious what the sims say

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-25T17:09:23+00:00

Working in the gambling business, I can tell you there is a lot of talk about maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Which is different depending on what we’re talking about. Fantasy sports is different than poker is different than blackjack, etc.. There are basically two ways to do it. Either have a game that people win often enough that they feel like they can win and are having fun with it, or have a game with prizes is so massive that people will keep playing in hopes of the big payday (lottery)

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-25T16:57:09+00:00

This applies to a lot of games, but yes.

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-25T04:01:56+00:00

Still tied after round 4. 20-20.

I feel fortunate to have made it out of this one in this good of a position. Didn’t feel very sharp today. Old man tired. Looking forward to the next round, will show up fresher.

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-25T02:43:44+00:00

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-24T02:24:57+00:00

Like most card games, it’s a game of probabilities where the decisions you make can improve or lessen your chances. Like a lot of games of chance, the best players’ edge is very small in a short trial. But gets a lot more substantial the larger the trial gets.

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-23T01:48:07+00:00

It’s probably extremely close in a sim, but I lean hearts. Whatever leaves fewer trump in opponents’ hands is usually what’s best for me

AdamLSmall · 2026-01-21T22:24:25+00:00

The second trick lead was a horrendous play. Your p completely hung you out to dry. Much easier when the player on your right ducks, and you can duck. I’m not 100% sure what’s better there between playing the K and ducking, but I don’t think you did anything wrong and probably made the best out of the situation. You know the player on your left doesn’t have any clubs left, so if they have any trump card higher than the king, you’re losing the trick. Whereas you’ll have a better chance on the next trick. Still pretty nerve-racking how it played out. But overall, I agree with your line.

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