FIBS Board backgammon forum

i'm a newbie 

i played b-g occasionally in hs/college then worked and now have some time for easier things.  i tried chess for a year or so, too much thinking & not enough fun, looked at othello, it's just as hard as chess and now looking into backgammon

i poked around internet, found some good websites & software (gnugb monte carlo jellyfish bbgt realfibs etc etc) ordered a few books by robertie, tried some rounds against "expert" gnubg who does seem to get alot of doubles) so i need to read more strategy before trying to get my next handle = KickAssRayTeeng

blah blah blah, thanks for hosting this b-g forum its the most active of the few others i looked at

Welcome...sounds like me a ....few...years ago 

Hope you enjoy playing, learning and I will look forward to playing a game with you 

Hi and welcome to Fibsboard and to Fibs!     Noticed that Javafibs was not on your equipment list and thought you should know that Javafibs is probably the best client to use to play on Fibs for now.     Hope to see you soon!   

socksey



When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds, and diamonds are made under pressure. - Peter Marshall

yes i looked at the javafibs & 3dfibs clients and will probably try them later, altho likely it will be a few months before i go for a fibs rating

my 1st big goal is more consistent wins against gnubg expert level.  i need to read some books & articles and start the study practice cycle.  i hope this works 

Hello and welcome Fibster 
One of the best place to read articles and news about BG is http://www.bgonline.org/forums/. You will read and learn there good strategy. Don't miss it.