Hey guys!! this is complete shit.. if you want to learn backgammon you should check out this series.. thumbs up so others can learn this great game aswell :) /watch?v=h0D0bQE_Lfc
13/9 6/5? Hold it right there! Most beginners wouldn't even dream of playing this, shouldn't you at least explain why this is the preferred 41 opening?
The only thing I understand about the game after watching this is that when the dice are rolled they land flat on the field otherwise reroll that dice... I guess it's a start.
Who goes first in a match play setting on the games that follow the first game? I understand the roll of dice at the first game. Does loser or winner go first on the following games?
@scootchefs Yes, but somebody who isn't a complete novice in the game, doesn't needs these instructions. These are half arse instructions. They're not bad if you didn't know this stuff allready, but they are not good enough for people who didn't know this stuff in the first place. If somebody didn't know all this, than how is that person gonna know what to do when you roll a double? and so on...
There are still people that don't know how this game is played. This doesn't really help them.
Yes, definitely not for one who has not played and offers no clear info above beginner level. To worsen matters, he plays clockwise, which is counterintuitive to me,and I believe,most players. Best way to learn is to download Jellyfish for free and play it.
I would love to have a set like that... That may be a italian made, 700 - 2000 $ set. Love the big heavy checkers and precision dice. My set has thin checkers, I am due for an upgrade.
it is a video covering the fundamentals and since backgammon is a more complicated game in comparison to (for example) texas hold em you cannot skip some of more complicated fundamental parts!
This is too complex for a fundamentals lesson. I think he should be a lot more basic with the basics. A beginner would not know what "to bear off" means, for example.
I see...... if you get all your checkers off before the opponent gets his checkers off then yo can move your checkers off befolre he moves his checkers off....
Yeah....I am crystal clear on the fundamentals now....lol! Seriously, I'd like to learn how but it seems fairly complex to someone who knows nothing at all about the game...
But that checker will only be hit if his opponent rolls a 4 - which he'll only do 11/36ths of the time. If he's not hit (and it's likely he won't be) then he's a massive favourite to make his 5 point on his next roll. I see no problem with the play (it's a pretty standard play for a 4-1 opening roll).
Using a 4-1 roll to move 13/8 as you suggest I think is a little too defensive. I'd rather take the 33% chance of getting hit and slot my 5 point :)
@superted2uk I personally like this guy, but then again, I already have a very good idea about backgammon, so I can understand what he is talking about. I just like his voice, although he is up himself a lot of the time...
Hey guys!! this is complete shit.. if you want to learn backgammon you should check out this series.. thumbs up so others can learn this great game aswell :) /watch?v=h0D0bQE_Lfc
maksenDK 2 months ago
damn i didnt understand anythinng what a nice FAST explanation
xxxtweak1 3 months ago
13/9 6/5? Hold it right there! Most beginners wouldn't even dream of playing this, shouldn't you at least explain why this is the preferred 41 opening?
ReignOfPraine 5 months ago
" I hope that`s been of some help " he says at the end ! Who`s he kidding ?
PBayee34 5 months ago
The only thing I understand about the game after watching this is that when the dice are rolled they land flat on the field otherwise reroll that dice... I guess it's a start.
ratzskinakie 1 year ago 2
Who goes first in a match play setting on the games that follow the first game? I understand the roll of dice at the first game. Does loser or winner go first on the following games?
sandworm3 1 year ago
His guides are not meant for complete beginners.
scootchefs 1 year ago
@scootchefs Yes, but somebody who isn't a complete novice in the game, doesn't needs these instructions. These are half arse instructions. They're not bad if you didn't know this stuff allready, but they are not good enough for people who didn't know this stuff in the first place. If somebody didn't know all this, than how is that person gonna know what to do when you roll a double? and so on...
There are still people that don't know how this game is played. This doesn't really help them.
dfqygzre 1 year ago
that was the worst ever.Learnt nothing
feeney1231 1 year ago
Yes, definitely not for one who has not played and offers no clear info above beginner level. To worsen matters, he plays clockwise, which is counterintuitive to me,and I believe,most players. Best way to learn is to download Jellyfish for free and play it.
Odhinn222 1 year ago
-_________-.
Hes rushing it. What an ass.
YouToobSays 1 year ago
What a jackass. Lousiest tutorial ever.
kledder2 1 year ago
extremeeely confusing for beginners who want to learn the game.
thegoonist 1 year ago
I don't understand what points are?
kernielsen 1 year ago
anyone notice how when he first throws the dice at the very beginning of the game, it looks like he is dancing to the music!
LOL
tatomuck18 1 year ago
I would love to have a set like that... That may be a italian made, 700 - 2000 $ set. Love the big heavy checkers and precision dice. My set has thin checkers, I am due for an upgrade.
ApproachingHoofbeats 2 years ago
it is a video covering the fundamentals and since backgammon is a more complicated game in comparison to (for example) texas hold em you cannot skip some of more complicated fundamental parts!
vibonacci 2 years ago
This is too complex for a fundamentals lesson. I think he should be a lot more basic with the basics. A beginner would not know what "to bear off" means, for example.
IcedPhoenix666 2 years ago
confused
bigbrad01 2 years ago
its LOST!!!!!!!!(TV)!!!!!!!!omg
psyduckable 2 years ago
I see...... if you get all your checkers off before the opponent gets his checkers off then yo can move your checkers off befolre he moves his checkers off....
Daryl1500 2 years ago
As clear as mud
Daryl1500 2 years ago
Yeah....I am crystal clear on the fundamentals now....lol! Seriously, I'd like to learn how but it seems fairly complex to someone who knows nothing at all about the game...
wickedcurve 2 years ago
But that checker will only be hit if his opponent rolls a 4 - which he'll only do 11/36ths of the time. If he's not hit (and it's likely he won't be) then he's a massive favourite to make his 5 point on his next roll. I see no problem with the play (it's a pretty standard play for a 4-1 opening roll).
Using a 4-1 roll to move 13/8 as you suggest I think is a little too defensive. I'd rather take the 33% chance of getting hit and slot my 5 point :)
EuroAlien 2 years ago
Why is that every tutorial of this game has someone who is probably real talented at the game but is terrible at introductions to the game?
ChumpkinINC 3 years ago 6
superted2uk...perhaps your just thick!
rogerdellerba 3 years ago
Does anyone know what brand of set he's using in these videos?
GeminiAmbience 3 years ago
Quality intro to the game.
polarbear268 3 years ago
Classic example of someone who knows the subject but is completely unable to communication his knowledge.
superted2uk 4 years ago 14
@superted2uk I personally like this guy, but then again, I already have a very good idea about backgammon, so I can understand what he is talking about. I just like his voice, although he is up himself a lot of the time...
andy4226uk 1 year ago