I enjoy playing both individual tournaments and drop-in (first available) casual games using the Android BBO app.
I notice, however, that I sometimes get in bad contracts because of assumptions about partner's conventions. Recently I was kicked out of a game after bidding 3H, supporting partner's suit, after a 2/1 sequence that I assumed was forcing. It must have made 6 or 7 (I was scuttled after partner looked at dummy and realized the underbid). Partner and I both had BBO numeric ranks showing, so I assumed he was playing 2/1GF. Is there a recommended way of handling agreements in casual games? It doesn't seem right to ask or tell during the auction.
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Help wanted for drop-in play
#2
Posted 2018-August-08, 08:41
The usual thing to do is look at partner's profile, to see if they have a system listed. You can also ask when you first sit down with them.
Most people assume SAYC with random online partners, not 2/1GF.
Most people assume SAYC with random online partners, not 2/1GF.
#3
Posted 2018-August-08, 10:14
Thanks for the suggestion.
How do I look at the profile from the app?
How do I look at the profile from the app?
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