... Natty brought up a very good point that I hadn't thought of. Assume you're Natty's partner and sitting in 3rd chair and the opponents have 6 or 7 points....
... wrote: I think I'd take my chances on the loner. If he's got it, he's got it -- and you're done. But if not (a 75% likelihood), you've still got a...
I'm not necessarily arguing in favor of donating at 7-7. What I AM saying is that IF you KNOW your partner and he ALWAYS donates when the opps have 6 or 7...
Hi Ace, ... Not by me. I'd consider that a valid offensive move. I think of a donation as a purely defensive move designed to give up an almost sure 2...
For the only euchre: I led the 10c, which North takes with Ac. If North leads Qd to East's Ad, then South plays As and is hit with the Left from West. Only...
Terrible playing, or just bad luck? Missed donation: We are ahead 8-4. They are dealing and up is the Js. I am third chair after 2 passes and have Ks, Ad,...
Please correct me if I'm wrong but I don't recall ever having said I would donate at 7-7. I just asked whether or not you guys agreed that adopting the...
... Not necessarily a missed donation. ... had ... have ... K ... Or if he was that bad in off-suit how about playing off and going for 1point since he will...
At 7-7, Regardless of, if you don't know if first seat passed with a stopper hand or with 9s and 10s. You just don't donate at 7-7 because you are giving up...
gdi... said: At 7-7, Regardless of, if you don't know if first seat passed with a stopper hand or with 9s and 10s. You just don't donate at 7-7 because you...
Hi Gerry, Certainly the advantage of such a convention is such that it allows 3rd to gain a better understanding of what's in his P's hands. But this...
... In this situation, I probably wouldn't donate from 1st chair, either. And I would *never* donate from 3rd chair -- that's 1st chair's decision. Remember,...
Knowing what your partner has is a powerful tool, but what makes you so sure that he will have left protected everytime he passes in that "situation". What...
Hi Rob, Certainly the advantage of such a convention is such that it allows 3rd to gain a better understanding of what's in his P's hands. But this advantage...
I have myself ordered from 3rd seat with say 2 trump and a couple off aces when the score is at a point where it's a donating opportunity and my partner...
... I am, and I said so in Message #2546 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EuchreScience/message/2546 (emphasis added): "If the guy to the left of the dealer did...
... Even if you accept the math (and I don't), the comparison is incomplete. The proper comparison has to include the probability the dealer's team will score...
... I never meant to imply it was. My point is that by donating, you're guaranteeing yourself a very small chance to win, just to guard against a rather small...
... Same here (at 9-7, 9-6, 8-6, even 8-7 sometimes). With good opponents, I am more likely to order it up. With weaker players, some of which NEVER go alone,...
Anyone know where I can get large playing cards like these: http://www.newtonsnovelties.com/market/cardgames/unique/large.htm The ones shown are not available...
... That probability is virtually nil, given your poverty in the suit turned. That's what the "Columbus coup" ("donation") is all about. ... That is true, but...
Hey guys, ive been playing this game a long time but only just started playing online and it must be the most frustrating way to play such a fine game. Id...
... Oops! You have exposed yourself, by this spelling, as a Brit! ... According to gdi_learn_2_fckn_play, it "all depends." I suggest that you read Gary...
Im actually an aussie not a brit. I chose this spelling cos the right way was already taken, and i know tonnes of people who spell it this way. i think its a...
Look, I didnt ask for help with my spelling and grammar - although maybe I should have. And, yes, there is a difference between Brits and Aussies. Thats like...
I will help you with your question. When in first seat and someone goes alone unless you have two side aces you never ever never ever...ever, want to lead your...
My P did indeed trump trick one with the Left, came back with the Right, and having seen no trump Ace played offsuit. Dealer takes offsuit, leads trump Ace...
... You got some pretty good advice from "gdi," particularly on what and what not to lead against a loner. Another suggestion is to lead your longest suit...
