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From: Deeejloy@aol.com
Date: Fri, 13 Feb 1998 07:12:35 EST
Subject: Undesignated blanks and move 6
Message-id: <9584235.34e438b8@aol.com>

Dear CGP:

Thanks for the several suggestions. Unfortunately, none of them, including JC's, precludes an unscrupulous player from taking advantage of the system and a weak Director. However, this is probably as good as it gets. By announcing it here at least we've made the problem known and by rewording the rule to give the Director stronger direction, perhaps more players will begin to record the blank and it will be less of a problem.

I'll discuss it further with the RC before finalizing the new rules.

By the way, simming shows that OUT is over two points (closer to 3pt.) better than any other play. NUTRIA is far behind. TUI and UT are closest. Since both players have just bingoed, the sim is at its most accurate because opponent has random rack. I've enjoyed seeing the different opinions, but no one has commented on or seems to have included simming in their opinion. I don't see any reason (it's my belief that a second "I" won't hurt you as much as some people think--and it's only a 25% chance in any event--and at least 18% of the time you'll bingo. If opponent plays ZEE you'll have about 100 potential bingos to play (playable that is, after the ZEE opens up another spot)) to change my opinion, but it would be nice for the group if someone else discusses their opinion in light of the sim. I still think OUT is the clear favorite. So what, what do I know?

Joe