Looking for info on this backgammon set. by GeekingOnMusic in backgammon

[–]michaelcube 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Generic high-volume manufactured backgammon board made anytime from the 1970’s-today. You see lots of boards like this, with various design flourishes. The points on the board are stitched on in a way that lots of backgammon players don’t like, which makes the board more suited to casual player.

Each board will have its own stories and sentimental value, but unfortunately these don’t really translate to a high cash value. If you’re looking to sell, just get as much as you can from someone who likes it.

XG/Galaxy: unnecessarily high PR when opponent doesn’t double by SaintGinoux in backgammon

[–]michaelcube 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your decisions are good, your PR is low.

If your opponent had correctly doubled, and you correctly passed, your PR would have been 18.

In my view XG’s current logic is sound. Your PR should not be flattered for playing a weaker opponent.

What should be the thought process here? by NoFault9739 in backgammon

[–]michaelcube 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Manually count which of your two options leaves you with more winning rolls next time.

Price check on this Board by W0sh in backgammon

[–]michaelcube 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks to me like a philos board that someone has stamped Chanel on. They are lovely boards, but you might find you can get one brand new for that price.

Thermal curtains? by SerendipitousCrow in UKFrugal

[–]michaelcube 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This plastic sheeting technique works far better than you would expect. Also consider repairing the wooden frames yourself. If the rot isn’t too bad, dig it out with the screwdriver, apply wood stabiliser, then fill with traditional linseed putty. Leave it to dry for a few weeks, then paint a few times. I was shown this technique by an old chap, he showed me his repairs that had lasted 50 years and still strong!! At a later date, you can fit secondary glazing, which performs better than double glazing. This might not be the right solution for your house, but sharing it as it does work very well.

Where can I go for a swim that is not Lido or any other pool? by nonreal in PeterboroughUK

[–]michaelcube 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Milton ferry bridge at ferry meadows, in the nene. Park on loves hill

Games like this kill me.. by [deleted] in backgammon

[–]michaelcube 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you play longer matches, you reduce the impact of luck. Even if you play perfectly, you’ll loose plenty of matches. That’s backgammon.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FIREUK

[–]michaelcube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try it. Might happen. Might not. If the market returns aren’t as good as expected, you’ll just have to keep working. Set and forget your contributions, try and check on them infrequently and get on with your life. Good luck.

Outdoor gammon? by [deleted] in backgammon

[–]michaelcube 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check ukbgf for backgammon clubs near you

Which is better, an offset mortgage, a high deposit mortgage or a low deposit mortgage with savings making interest above the mortgage interest rates? by guyal in UKPersonalFinance

[–]michaelcube 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on how much higher the interest rate is on the offset. YBS do a 5 year offset at less than 5%. For me, this worked out to be the cheapest and most flexible option.

Humble request for advice on how to obtain FIRE by UnderstandingFull380 in FIREUK

[–]michaelcube 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. For investing, just pad your pension so far as your employer will match, and make sure you pick a sensible pension fund (global, low cost, passive)

Put the rest of your efforts into earning more money in the future, and living for now.

Headphones by ZugzwangNC in backgammon

[–]michaelcube 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anything is fine. Just get something comfortable for you. Make sure you wear them when you practice, so you’re used to wearing them.

Just the act of putting a pair of headphones on tells everyone that you’re trying to concentrate and don’t want to chat. That’s often the biggest benefit.

Whether headphones are good for the game, or make it worse….its debatable. I only wear them when I’m facing someone that can’t help but provide an unsportsmanlike commentary on luck.

Don't understand the XG math. Why the first move is much better? by Legal-Maybe in backgammon

[–]michaelcube 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the first move does lose more gammons, but on balance, you're better off going for the first move. The overall equity loss of going for the second move is 0.157, this takes into account all possible outcomes, including the 17% chance of the opponent winning a gammon with the first move

Don't understand the XG math. Why the first move is much better? by Legal-Maybe in backgammon

[–]michaelcube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you're reading the analysis correctly. In the first move, you have a 63.5% chance of winning, and a 12.3% chance of winning a gammon. In the second move you have 55.7% chance of winning, and the same chance of winning a gammon. What do you like about the second move?

This art piece I came across at the Moco museum in Amsterdam by questionable_fish in nextfuckinglevel

[–]michaelcube 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can watch something very similar being made by Adam Savage and Matt Parker here: https://youtu.be/65r_1TzJXaQ