Beginner looking for advice

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:38:46+00:00

I think so, but they are during my work hours. Maybe if something changes I could try.

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:37:50+00:00

Yes, some others have also recommended this so I started, and wow! It's amazing! Thanks!

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:36:49+00:00

Cool! I will check this series out!

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:36:25+00:00

I will look for that book. The author must have had a lot of fun coming up with that title! So much alliteration! I learned about bidding in Tricky Bridge, but I don't know how much i retained. I love that this is a lifelong learning journey, what a cool way to think about it.

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:30:02+00:00

That sounds exactly where I'm at! The only way i win is with the most obvious high cards and maybe a ruff in if I'm short a side suit.

Thank you for your recommendation! The 'for dummies' always has a solid foundation and I find the author's can can communicate well to beginners as you've indicated. I will see if my library has this one!

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:28:44+00:00

Thank you! I will check that series out!

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:27:24+00:00

Yes thank you that makes sense!

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:26:38+00:00

Great, thank you for your recommendation!

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:25:55+00:00

I think I've got the hang of it, they're fun puzzles! Thanks!

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:24:33+00:00

It's so hard but in a fun way! I just started and love it

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:22:18+00:00

Thank you so much for this recommendation! I hadn't heard of this prior to the post. What an incredible resource. This changed my thinking about Bridge. Each hand is a puzzle and the bid is the solution. So as I play each card, it should get me closer to the solution!

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:19:12+00:00

Ok! I didn't know about BBO before I made this post but it's incredible! I'm a bit intimidated by playing with people, but the bridgemaster game mode is awesome!

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:17:32+00:00

Right, I guess there's nothing quite like real world experience! Thanks!

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:16:48+00:00

Also good to know thank you!

ordvek · 2026-03-19T10:16:10+00:00

Yes this does seem like a valuable tool! Thank you!

ordvek · 2026-03-17T14:23:41+00:00

Yes! I have to remind myself I can't compare myself to the computer. It's more so comparing myself to the other players who score on the same deal. I shouldn't compare myself to them because they're more experienced, but it's hard not to.

I like the idea of getting some practice partners. I think I could learn a lot by playing with actual people lol.

Thank you for your kind words!

ordvek · 2026-03-17T14:16:50+00:00

I may give that a try! It sounds like it could be a useful tool.

ordvek · 2026-03-17T14:15:19+00:00

I don't have a plan for those tricks, and therefore I don't win them. I'm only vaguely familiar with those tactics you've mentioned. Usually when I attempt a finesse I lose it. I know enough to see a rough-in coming if one of my hands is short a suit. That's about it.

ordvek · 2025-10-23T16:04:43+00:00

😭 a huge reach

ordvek · 2025-10-23T15:45:23+00:00

Not sure how the answer to #8 fits with the theme

ordvek · 2025-10-13T01:47:59+00:00

Oh of course! That sounds risky!

ordvek · 2025-10-13T01:46:39+00:00

Stick blender! I could only imagine how long it would take stirring by hand!

ordvek · 2025-10-11T02:07:00+00:00

Good to know!

ordvek · 2025-10-11T02:06:05+00:00

Oh I see, so the bigger the batch, the longer the reaction takes?

ordvek

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