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Masterminding 2 Walter the Walrus

#1 User is offline   Lord Molyb 

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Posted 2014-January-07, 20:27


Robot decides not to cue-bid either minor-suited ace after my spade cue-bid and instead signs off in game. Of course I make 13 tricks easily.
I tried simulating the same auction up to 3♠ and GIB either cue-bids, keycards, or jumps to 6♥ with enough high card points. However, no matter how good of a hand he has, he will sign off with 14-17 total points.
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Posted 2014-January-07, 23:28

With actual system-provided explanations:

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Posted 2014-January-07, 23:53

You nailed it in your title! GIB is very much a Walter the Walrus. GIB has zero imagination and less judgement. GIB counts points - or sometimes generates trial hands, but does not do anything imaginative.
If you make a splinter - GIB will count points.
If you make a game try (any kind) - GIB will count points.

Playing with GIB is like playing with Walter the Walrus. Don't use subtlety, blast and pray.
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Posted 2014-January-08, 23:10

No need to blast when RKC is available over 3♥.
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Posted 2014-January-09, 07:31

View PostBbradley62, on 2014-January-08, 23:10, said:

No need to blast when RKC is available over 3♥.

Every time I do that, GIB shows two aces without the queen and I either bid 6♥ off two top clubs or pass 5♥ when slam is cold
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Posted 2014-January-09, 07:36

View PostLord Molyb, on 2014-January-09, 07:31, said:

Every time I do that, GIB shows two aces without the queen and I either bid 6♥ off two top clubs ...

Should still be OK provided that the ♣AK are on lead.
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