I love backgammon.... I'm a mathematician ..... and I'm wondering why the server is rigged? Why not let the server be truly random? My theory is that it makes the game more 'interesting' if 7 doubles in a row appear when you're on the bar... Ok... maybe it's only four.... but we all believe the server is rigged... and, I'm wondering why?
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It’s great to see a fellow fan of Backgammon who also brings a mathematical mindset to the table. The feeling that the server is “rigged” is a common one, especially after a streak of frustrating dice rolls, but it’s important to remember that FlyOrDie uses a tested and certified random number generator (RNG). The outcomes might feel suspicious during certain sequences (like several doubles or hitting from the bar), but in true randomness, unlikely streaks do happen occasionally. Our brains are wired to detect patterns , even where none exist, which can lead to the “gambler’s fallacy” or confirmation bias. If you’re ever interested, the developers have previously addressed how the RNG works. But rest assured: the dice are not influenced by who’s winning, who’s on the bar, or what move was last made. Appreciate your curiosity, discussions like this keep the game community sharp.
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You say you are a mathematician. But you don't know statistics. No evidence of being rigged on big numbers (~200). On a single match I have the same probabilty of the world champion to win. Keep wondering why.
If you really want to know if the game is rigged here play the real board game and you will see the difference. There are players here with more than 1000 rating up to 1300 1400. You think that's because they are so smart ? They just know how the system works.
If you want to make your statement credible that the dice are “rigged”, you need to provide clear and obvious proof. Otherwise, such claims are considered unsubstantiated. You are still welcome to share your thoughts on how you think the dice are rigged here -
https://www.flyordie.com/forum/202942
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