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This suggestion applies to the games that include both all-human and human-robot partnerships, including a large number of virtual club games in which humans may choose (often for some additional fee) to partner with a robot. It is based on the premise that these human players are entitled to a robot partner who, whatever its own limitations may be, at least understands the meanings of the opponents' bids to the same extent as do their human counterparts. The problem it addresses comes on hands such as one this morning in which the robot's human LHO opens 2NT, explained in the chat box as "6-11 minors." The robot does not understand this. It believes that its human LHO has shown a strong 2NT opening. The robot's human partner has a creditable opening hand and overcalls 3H. The robot's human RHO jumps to 5D. Robot holds QJ73 / AQT84 / T / J75 but simply passes 5D, believing that LHO is sitting behind it with a moose. It is entirely possible that the robot may have taken the same or even some worse action had it understood the meaning of 2NT, and in that case it could be chalked up to "you take the good with the bad when you play with the robots." But I suggest that the software be modified (at least as to alerts to robots) such that the robot is alerted to the HCP range and the range of number of cards in each suit promised by the alertable call.

This morning, out of the blue, I suddenly can't connect to BBO on my iPad. I have version 3.91. I deleted and re-added the app. I turned the iPad off and back on. I have good WiFi connection. It's worked before, not a firewall issue. Any thoughts? Thanks! - Jordan

Just played one of these. I got a Drury auction, and with a 12 HCP 5-3-4-1 hand made a invitational 2♦ bid. Robot rejected the invitation and retreated to 2♠ making 4. All those who'd played before got a 3♠ raise promising four trumps and most shot out the game.

Other than the "best hand" feature that guarantees the player that no other hand will have more HCP, are the hands in these tournaments otherwise random?

Is there (or could there be) any way to import a CC from the Bridgewinners CC editor on BBO?

Hi, I went in today to look at the RSA/USA segments I had missed last night and the commentary was from (I take it) all the different matches and rooms going on at the same time. I assume this means there's no way to filter so you only get the commentary from the match/room you're watching. If there happens to be a way I'd love to know. Thanks -- what an incredible treat to watch all this great bridge!

Hi, if someone could please help me figure out how to watch multiple matches simultaneously on BBOTV I'd be most obliged. I'm able to click on one match and watch it but how do I get several going? Have tried several times recently while there were multiple matches/rooms open and not figured it out. Thanks.