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More about Bridge Base Online
| ACBL REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES |
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There still is confusion about such matters as when to alert and which conventions are
permitted.
In particular, these bids now are non-alertable: Support Double, Support Redouble, Weak Jump-Shift Response. Also, we no longer type "transfer"; simply specify the suit shown, a la "diamonds". |
| NEWCOMER NOTES |
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NOTE: If you are new to BBO and want to play in our virtual club games, you need to be authorized by Teri Smoot: montanabridge@earthlink.net. Some things to remember: 1. Never sign up for more than one session. If you do so, you automatically
will be 'bumped up' to the higher-ranking game. The event 2. Be ready to start the game; otherwise, you might be replaced by a substitute. The game cannot start without a player in every seat; so the director will do whatever is necessary to get it going, even if it means dropping a pair that is offline. 3. If you weren't ready at the start and you are asked to substitute, accept it. The director is trying to get you back into the game. (You should not be asked to fill in by someone you don't know.) 4. You must keep up during the play. Because everyone is sharing boards, all rounds must start together. If you run out of time, play will be curtailed and your score will be adjusted. Watch the clock on your screen. Online duplicate bridge truly is a timed event; you will not be coddled as was the case at the club. |
| REAL NAMES ON RESULTS |
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Hooray! Game results on Sacbridge now feature real names for local players and
affiliated club members (in the general Sacramento region). Guests and Substitutes
are displayed by their BBO If you are a local or affiliate player and your real name is not being displayed, that is because: (1) We don't know your full name.
(2) You are using more than one BBO login (our software supports just one).
(3) There is a possible error on our part.
To get your name displayed properly, send a note with your full name, BBO login, and place of residence to ted@tedmuller.us. Thanks. |
| WHO CAN PLAY IN OUR 'SUPPORT YOUR CLUB' GAMES? |
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Excepting the occasional guest, participation is limited to those who play predominantly at a local of affiliated club in the general Sacramento Valley region. To qualify for the 0-499 Pairs, you must not have as many as 500 recorded masterpoints. For the 299er pairs, you must have fewer than 300 points. Life Masters can play in the 0-499 game. |
| MASTERPOINT AWARDS |
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Awards for Open Games are based upon the size of the field, or all sections combined (just as is done routinely at the club). Awards for other events are based upon the section size. A 1.5× multiplier has been in effect during the pandemic, meaning that online awards have been worth 50% more than face value. As of July 1, 2021, that multiplier will be reduced to 1.25×; presumably, it ultimately will be phased out altogether. |
