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01-18-2012 , 07:16 PM

#26

Kozys

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Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 8

Yeah, Masters of Backgammon wins hands down.

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01-19-2012 , 03:52 PM

#27

Wamy Einehouse

rack 'em

Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,653

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Originally Posted by njsoftware

Hi everyone,

We just released Backgammon NJ for Android 1.0, which is optimized for both Android phones and tablets. You can view detailed info about the app here:

http://android.njsoftware.com

If you have any questions, feel free to post here or contact us directly:

http://contact.njsoftware.com

- NJ Software

This app is very good. Would advise anyone with an Android to get it ASAP.

5*

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01-19-2012 , 04:30 PM

#28

KartaM

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Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1

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Originally Posted by Kozys

Masters of backgammon has people playing online now all the time. Join the fun guys.

I have this version http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/maste...466854342?mt=8

Can I play online for free???

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01-20-2012 , 04:15 AM

#29

kerr

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,022

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Originally Posted by Kozys

Yeah, Masters of Backgammon wins hands down.

Just a little bit suspicious when all you post about is MoB. Wish to declare your conflict of interest?

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02-02-2012 , 09:01 PM

#30

kerr

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,022

eXtreme Gammon developer has confirmed that they are considering XG for iOS devices.

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02-13-2012 , 09:26 PM

#31

PLBlow

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Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 446

Backgammon Online 2.0 for iPhone

Greatest user interface and game play/features. Nothing comes close in these categories. It doesnt have "hint mode" but you can import your entire matches to GNU

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02-26-2012 , 04:38 PM

#32

Kozys

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Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 8

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Originally Posted by PLBlow

Backgammon Online 2.0 for iPhone

Greatest user interface and game play/features. Nothing comes close in these categories. It doesnt have "hint mode" but you can import your entire matches to GNU

Link?

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03-26-2012 , 02:49 AM

#33

Hallberg

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Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 54

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Originally Posted by kerr

I suggest you guys contact the developer of Backgammon NJ and beg him to port to Android.

There is now an Android version available!

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03-26-2012 , 11:49 AM

#34

reefersmadness

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Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 8

Backgammon Gold just released.For i-phone and android.BgBlitz ai.IMHO the best for mobiles and pads.

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03-27-2012 , 12:34 AM

#35

PLBlow

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Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 446

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Originally Posted by reefersmadness

Backgammon Gold just released.For i-phone and android.BgBlitz ai.IMHO the best for mobiles and pads.

Yah sorry not to be crude but this app is a piece of garbage. Take an ipad and run this app up against Backgammon online 2.0 and youll laugh at your previous post

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03-27-2012 , 12:33 PM

#36

reefersmadness

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Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 8

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Originally Posted by PLBlow

Yah sorry not to be crude but this app is a piece of garbage. Take an ipad and run this app up against Backgammon online 2.0 and youll laugh at your previous post

On my mobile i run bgblitz2go;thats a slim version of bgblitz.last 10 money games the pr was:1,32;0,34;0,19;0,00;0,71;1,41;1,11;1,65;1,23;0 ,26.Whats the pr of bgonline2.0? What app did you use? The free version or did you buy it?

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03-27-2012 , 04:32 PM

#37

PLBlow

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Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 446

I dont know first you would have to tell me what 'pr' is.

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03-28-2012 , 01:08 AM

#38

reefersmadness

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Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 8

You dont know XG? Pr means performance rating.Im quite sure you tested the free version.

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03-30-2012 , 11:05 AM

#39

Kozys

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Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 8

What other stuff can you recommend guys?

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04-01-2012 , 04:41 PM

#40

Wamy Einehouse

rack 'em

Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,653

Playing against Backgammon NJ on train (general lack of what I would regard as match concentration and often play drunk, but still try and give a somewhat reputable showing) vs expert has returned these:

ELO rating of 1727
8.3 ER
Points Won/Lost 113/186

Also played a great deal vs hard. which returned

ELO rating of 1727
8.5 ER
Points Won/Lost 358-343

Feely deeply priviledged to live in an era where a program on a sliver of phone not much bigger than a credit card can beat me up in such fine style

Only slight annoyance is that it does not seem to have a Jacoby rule (may be missing how to turn it on). Other than that great little bit of software.

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04-01-2012 , 04:49 PM

#41

Taper_Mike

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Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,030

Anybody know anything about Bglitz2Go?

It is free, and claims a very high level of play.

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04-02-2012 , 04:47 AM

#42

reefersmadness

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Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 8

BgBlitz2go:36 money games (jacoby/beaver) PR 2,7.

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04-04-2012 , 08:16 AM

#43

mobivention

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Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1

Hello,

this is mobivention, the developer of Backgammon Gold.

About the KI in our app: only the paid version contains BGBlitz which is a quite strong KI as you might know.

The free version may come with 3 difficulty levels but these levels have nothing to do with BGBlitz (but BGBlitz is available via in-app purchase, called advanced AI).

Maybe you will give Backgammon Gold another chance. We're putting a lot of work in its development and we take your feedback seriously

Thanks!

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04-05-2012 , 12:22 AM

#44

Taper_Mike

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Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,030

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Originally Posted by mobivention

About the KI in our app: only the paid version contains BGBlitz which is a quite strong KI as you might know.

Thanks for the info. Here is my short recap:

BgBlitz2Go uses a stripped-down version of the BgBlitz neural net. 2-ply is its most advanced mode. See the BgBlitz2Go FAQ for details. No information is given about the speed or responsiveness of this most advanced mode when running on a cell phone or tablet.

The BgBlitz2Go FAQ reports an anecdotal analysis of only about 35 games. In this very small sample, the error rate was less than 2.0, and the ELO rating was over 1970. If this proves to be a general result, it makes BgBlitz2Go a very strong cell phone app.

Certain smart phones can run BgBlitz2Go directly. The list is found on the BgBlitz2Go web site. On these phones, BgBlitz2Go is free, and there is no need to purchase or install Backgammon Gold software from mobivention.

For the iPhone and Android, you must purchase the paid version of Backgammon Gold Premium from mobivention in order to get BgBlitz2Go. It is not included in the free version of Backgammon Gold. Although other vendors may adopt the BgBlitz2Go AI in the future, at this writing, Backgammon Gold is the only product that currently has it for the iPhone or Android.

Otherwise, you can download the free version of Backgammon Gold, and pay later to install a plug-in for BgBlitz2Go.

One question: I am the owner of a Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet. It wraps Android in a proprietary B&N user interface. Underneath the hood, it runs Android version 2.3.

Will BgBlitz2Go be ported anytime soon to the Nook Tablet?

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04-19-2012 , 06:58 PM

#45

Mariogs379

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Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,067

I'm using Backgammon HD on my ipad. Anyone know how to get ranked on this program?

Any better programs than this one?

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04-20-2012 , 07:11 AM

#46

Stonema

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Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8

Anything good for android?

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05-31-2012 , 12:48 AM

#47

Mariogs37

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Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 825

So I have backgammon NJ but I want an app similar to words with friends, where my friends and I can play without it being continuous (you get alerted once your friend has moved or w/e).

Surely there's something out there that has this...right?

Thanks guys,
Mariogs

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05-31-2012 , 08:28 AM

#48

Josem

human chemical weapon

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 18,249

Mariogs37,

I just discovered www.itsyourturn.com/

It has an iPhone app, your friend with an Android can access it on his PC/laptop/tablet/etc. My User ID there is 'SexyJosem'

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06-01-2012 , 06:31 PM

#49

Mariogs37

adept

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 825

Weird, the app looks perfect. I downloaded it onto my iPhone and then, whenever I try to connect to a friend, it suddenly exes out of the app...yours works fine tho?

Pretty annoying cuz it's exactly what I want...

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06-03-2012 , 01:56 PM

#50

Josem

human chemical weapon

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 18,249

I don't have an iPhone

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