![]() They are superior to all other bridge lessons that I have seen. I disagree that they are over priced, their content is fantastic (for the intended audience - intermediate level players). "Assessment, far more than religion, has become the opiate of the people" Patricia Broadfoot, Uni of Gloucestershire, UK In the afternoon I put it back again." Oscar Wilde ![]() "I was working on the proof of one of my poems all the morning, and took out a comma. "Doing is the real hard part" Emma Coats (formerly from Pixar) So please, step away from the keyboard before you hurt yourself." Comment on You have posted so far two articles that I and others have found patently clueless. "Krypt3ia Craig, dude, don't even get me started on you. "This is how Europe works, it dithers, it delays, it makes cowardly small steps towards the truth and at some point that which it has admonished as impossible it embraces as inevitable." Athens University economist Yanis Varoufakis "Politics: an inadequate substitute for bridge." John Maynard Keynes "If a man speaks in the forest and there are no women around to hear is he still wrong?" anon "Of course wishes everybody to win and play as good as possible, but it is a hobby and a game, not war." 42 (BBO Forums) Advanced players can use it to see the effect of various conventions, as deals can be filtered to accentuate the deals where specified conventions come into play. I think most beginners and intermediates would benefit from and enjoy this program. It has skill settings from the most minimalistic heuristics up to extensive simulation for both bidding and card play. It plays SAYC, 2/1, Precision and several other base systems. I'd rate them both high and very well worth the price (I believe they are under $25).īridge Baron (current version 19) is upgraded every year and supports over 130 conventions or treatments. Both are designed by Fred Gitelman of Bridge Base and both are geared towards the intermediate and/or improver and not advanced players (like you). Marty Bergen had two earlier titles, Marty Sez and Points Schmoints. There is a fair amount of overlap between the groups, but that distinction remains. GIB and Bridge Baron are primarily designed for the entertainment of playing the game (rubber, duplicate or tournament), while the rest are primarily designed to be educational. The software titles mentioned in the previous posts fall into two major categories. I think both these titles are good, but overpriced. Mike Lawrence writes well too, but it's just less fun after Larry Cohen's humour. It's definitely more like an etextbook than the others. Very instructive software, though the format is very dated. I did wish there was more interactive-ness in the software, but it's really good for $20. Unlike a few other authors, LC's hands don't just serve to show how marvellous he is He has some hilarious failure moments too. In the software, Larry chooses 52 of his favourite hands from the ages, (he played every one of those) and narrates what happens each time, and what he's thinking as he made his bid/play. He's a great author, and it comes across very well. This software is extremely entertaining and instructive. With doggies, or old ladies, or whatever as avaters, and making funny remarks periodically. If there's a bridge robot program, I need it to be like the old Hoyle card game lol. Maybe it's just a personal preference here - I don't like bridge robots/engines. ![]() Both software have similar options, and frankly, neither are that intuitive. Fred has said GIB plays better, but I like how it's easier to start using BB. If I had to choose one, I'd pick Bridge Baron. Only thing is, as I've said, I consider level 3 advanced, and level 2 intermediate. (Finesses fail, etc) Deals are challenging and very clearly explained. There is always a best way to play the hand, and if you can't find it, you won't make the hand. You're always the declarer, and need to play the hand as best as you can. If you're unfamiliar with this groundbreaking software, what happens is, you get 5 different skill levels, 36 deals at each level. It's not that intuitive to realise you can just ignore the name Ace and just work on your deals. In the CD version, the default "Ace" name is confusing. I do levels 1-3, and consider level 3 advanced, and not intermediate. I like the BBO version better, since I don't like hearing the cheering sounds, and I like it to be the BBO size that I'm familiar with. GIB and Bridge Baron (bought last year, forgot version) Mike Lawrence's Counting at Bridge and Private Bridge Lesson 1. I'll merge the posts.īridge Master 2000, and BM Audray Grant. The long awaited companion to the "bridge book review" is finally here!īut seriously, if there were posts like these before, please tell me.
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