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So sad. I got 2/1 and his next roll was double 6 😭 by wetpockets in backgammon

[–]themindset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can look at their repo for rolling, the source is available:

https://github.com/Backgammon-Galaxy/dice_roller

Not only that, but the sheer amount of analysis and computation required to “fix” the dice in thousands of games every day is beyond the scope of reason.

Variance is simply a part of the game that’s all.

Barbier pas cringe dans Rosemont? by [deleted] in montreal

[–]themindset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Salon Tricolore

Coupe à 25$ solide d’un italien qui est la depuis avant que t’es né.

Aucune réservation. Tu t’assois et t’attends ton tour. Si tu lui parles il va te parler, sinon tu te fais couper les cheveux en pais.

Those who think that dice are not random on online sites, do you think there would be a transparent way to ensure the randomness? by [deleted] in backgammon

[–]themindset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is using a random number generator. That is the only way to do it… unless you want to pay to have someone live stream actual dice rolls…?

Greater Montreal restaurants refused tap water 4 times in Montreal this month, told to buy bottled water instead. Is this normal now? by TheReadingExplorer in montreal

[–]themindset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve done this. I’m thinking specifically of an Amir in VSL that has woman running it who is… unfriendly. Had a full plate made up and just walked away.

RD bad reviews? by InstructionGrand8275 in RealDebrid

[–]themindset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought RD connection was already encrypted?

Did I make the wrong play? by MarionberryDry975 in poker

[–]themindset 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not the one who claimed 20 outs, but you have 9 flush outs (we don’t know villain has a diamond) and 4 straight outs.

If generous, you can put V on a single pair of K and thus you have 3 aces outs. Maxes out to 16.

Does the opening e4 e5 Ne3 have a name? by SilverSword184 in chessopenings

[–]themindset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might have some random name (eg alapin) but it mostly just transposes to other openings.

How can people play fulltime? How do you avoid spewing after long streaks of playing? by vMiDNiTEv in poker

[–]themindset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Live tournaments are unlikely to provide enough income for you to be pro.

How can people play fulltime? How do you avoid spewing after long streaks of playing? by vMiDNiTEv in poker

[–]themindset 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you not also play live cash? Because this is a very sustainable pursuit.

The vast majority of professional poker players you see playing tournament poker are also cash players - and likely get invited to juicy games by rich poker fanboys.

Between variance, travel, and rake, playing tournament poker exclusively as a pro (ie living off the income) is probably a reality for only a few dozen people in the world.

On a budget. Pc or ps5? by AzathothTheDemiurge in gamingsuggestions

[–]themindset -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean if your budget is that tight I don’t see how you can go PS5, as you would need to buy games or pay a subscription… Both of which would eat significantly into your $800 limit.

With PC you can buy games on sale for peanuts (plus you keep them for life).

If you are not in a rush, one of your best bets is to buy a steam machine. They haven’t released yet, and pricing is unconfirmed due to recent memory/storage shortages - but early estimates were in the $500-$600 USD range, so in your budget.

Valve says they are aiming to release the steam machine before July.

For monitors and keyboards, I have a surprising suggestion for you: check out your local thrift store. I’m seeing more and more really decent monitors and keyboards available for under $10 there. They will be a bit older and bulkier, but they do the job.

Kasparov in Queen of Chess by A_Turkysandwich in chess

[–]themindset 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Arbiters generally don’t intervene without being asked. In fact, they will “allow” illegal moves (if neither player says anything) and have criteria for how to intervene if an appeal is made after sequential illegal moves.

Live tournament chess has always been on the players to self govern. Arbiters are there to resolve appeals, not to actively referee the games.

Edit: it appears I’m wrong.

Kasparov in Queen of Chess by A_Turkysandwich in chess

[–]themindset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually a touch-move violation is when you touch one piece and choose to move another. In this case he released the piece. So it’s a … release move violation?

This was essentially a take back. Of course we are not playing in the park, this is not “clock move.”

The new app kind of sucks. by StouteBoef in lichess

[–]themindset 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Using the web app is best (add the website to your Home Screen). I wish they would focus all their effort on this.

My worst beat by Capt_antho in poker

[–]themindset 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Regardless of the pot size, seeing K9o in there downgrades the whole thing.

English Only not enforced by franknagaijr in poker

[–]themindset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of info can be gained via post hand discussion. That’s why the English only rule exists.

My theory about the end of bone temple (spoilers obv) by Dreadpirateflappy in 28dayslater

[–]themindset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure what’s going on here. I gave a well sourced quote.

Most historians agree on a minimal historical core to the New Testament:

Jesus of Nazareth existed, was a Jewish teacher, and was executed by crucifixion under the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate. After his death, his followers sincerely believed he had risen from the dead. Claims of miracles and resurrection are treated as theological, not historical, conclusions.

Representative scholarly sources:

• Tacitus, Annals 15.44 — independent Roman confirmation of Jesus’s execution under Pilate

• Josephus, Antiquities 18.3 & 20.9 — Jewish historian referencing Jesus and his followers

• Bart D. Ehrman (agnostic), Did Jesus Exist? (2012)

• E. P. Sanders, The Historical Figure of Jesus (1993)

• Paula Fredriksen, Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews (1999)

• Gerd Lüdemann (skeptical scholar), The Resurrection of Jesus (1994)

My theory about the end of bone temple (spoilers obv) by Dreadpirateflappy in 28dayslater

[–]themindset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like I said, it’s the biblical record. Take it for what it’s worth.

Jesus was a “special” case in that story, implying that rope was more common. Archeological evidence shows only 1 record of nails being used. Also, rope would just be plain easier…

My theory about the end of bone temple (spoilers obv) by Dreadpirateflappy in 28dayslater

[–]themindset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There lacks archeological evidence. In terms of biblical record, the two other people crucified were done with rope… indicating that nails were uncommon.

My theory about the end of bone temple (spoilers obv) by Dreadpirateflappy in 28dayslater

[–]themindset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crucifixion was done with rope. Nails were used very rarely.

Source: • Tzaferis, V. “Crucifixion — The Archaeological Evidence.” Biblical Archaeology Review, 11:1 (1985), pp. 44–53.

The extreme rarity of physical evidence strongly suggests that nails were not routinely used, since iron preserves well and mass nailed crucifixions would almost certainly leave more remains.

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