yes, deleted my comment as well. I said that I would be interested in your XG thoughts a year from now. Also, you have gone down a infinitely deep rabbit hole...enjoy!
@@EliJolleyBridge So weird.... Thank you for confirming. Hopefully anyone who's comment gets deleted can just come to this pinned comment and hopefully it's fixed soon. 😅 Yes! We shall see were I'm at in a year and I agree. This rabbit hole has no end, haha. Thanks for watching, Eli! 😃
Recently found your channel and instantly subscribed. Your videos are so well done! I randomly started playing backgammon about 2 weeks ago, so looking forward to progressing as your game & channel progress as well!
Hello and glad to have you here! Thank you for the kind words! 😀 I'm glad you're finding value in them. They're certainly a lot of fun to make, haha. That's exactly how I started playing backgammon. Completely randomly. Down the rabbit hole I went! 😀 Any questions or video suggestions from one beginner to another, feel free to shout them out and I'll do my best. Thanks for watching and cheers!
I’m enjoying your videos! I think I watched them all! I love that you love backgammon as much as I do and looking for ways to improve just like myself. I also love your orange board. It looks so cool and so cheerful. It makes me happy and cheers me up just watching you play on it. I think bright and happy colored boards are the way to go! I want to get a bright, happy, and fun board like yours.
Awesome stuff Jason. I love your approach in these videos. So digestible. XG is so powerful. It's even better when you have a pro like Nick or John O'Hagan etc...to explain why XG calculated a particular move as best. That's what separates the pros from the amateurs.
Thanks Jason! It’s really been a great tool and you’re so right. A lot of times I just don’t understand why somethings the right move without a little (or a lot 😂) of guidance. Sure is fun though!
Nick’s shirt is colorful and playful on the surface, but it has upside-down crosses (anti-Christian) and Wiccan (witchcraft) signs all over it. Those are not playful signs. They are signs of evil and makes me wonder if Nick dabbles in the dark side. Does he know what he is wearing? I don’t know, but makes me wonder about him. It’s not good if he does.
@@blunderblots look it up! There are a bunch of us who like backgammon and discuss positions and theory. There used to be a monthly tourney but that lost interest. At the very least it’s the perfect place to promote your channel!
Hi Sam! Thank you very much! 😀 I am running it on Mac. I tried a few different ways, but what's worked best for me is CodeWeavers CrossOver. There's a few quirks, like scrolling is a little weird, but I just click and drag the slider now. Also if you transcribe a match, XG++ analysis is a little slower than I'd like (but maybe my mac isn't powerful enough). Otherwise I've been very happy with it. 😀
I'm not the best at explaining the reasoning behind XG, but if I had to guess, it's likely I'll be leaving a blot later, except this time I'd probably have two direct shots, instead of one (the play I made) which is way more likely to get hit than just one. I'd have to spend a bit more time with it again, but that's my gut thought.
Interesting... I wonder if that's a recent thing or if it's been that way for a while. ☹ I've only ever used it on iPhone unfortunately. The desktop version is definitely worth it (in my eyes at least). It was hard to get past the $60 price tag at first, especially as a beginner, but it’s really been helpful for analyzing positions and overall study.
@@blunderblots I have it installed on my Android phone (since roughly six months now), but can't find it anymore on the Android Play store. It has the name XG Mobile. Perhaps someone is working on an update and erroneously first removed the existing version before uploading a new one?
Hi Jay! I'll be going to Cherry Blossom in Virginia in a few weeks to spectate and do video for the tournament. I'm planning on playing in the novice division in the Chicago Open though. I'm really looking forward to both tournaments! 😀 Thanks for watching and cheers! 😀
@@blunderblots cool, I may see you at the cherry blossom. I do recommend you play. There is plenty of time between matches to record and spectate. Have you contacted Ben Friesen? He's the director for that tourney. I'm sure he will help you in all ways possible.
@@stephen3229 I'm actually working with Ben to do some videos for the live stream (great guy!). I'm really excited about it! Hopefully I can play in next years though! 😃 See you at Cherry Blossom! 😄
Ok so dumb question for those who understand XG - can it still be downloaded on a windows computer? An iPad? Are android devices the only devices it can't be used on anymore?
Not a dumb question at all! Yes, it can still be downloaded onto a Windows computer (currently). I don't know if there's going to be any changes with it any time soon. I don't believe it's being supported anymore sadly. I'm sure something new will come along at some point. Cheers!
I saw one, but not the other. I was actually in the middle of commenting on it and it errored out. I've had that happen when I've commented on others channels too and I've never been able to figure out why. It's very frustrating... But to your previous comment, I've been wanting to jump into Backgammon Galaxy. I have limited experience on it, but part of that's been purposeful as I want to do a video on it, haha. Maybe we can play a game on their sometime! 😀 Thanks for watching!
Hey, good afternoon. I have the mobile version, but it stopped updating a long time ago, and it only runs on older versions of android. I bought the PC version now, but I would really like to continue using the mobile and it's not working. I looked again in the PlayStore and did not find it. But it is a really top program. Thanks.
Hi Clayton! I apologize for the delay in response, I didn't get notified for whatever reason. It appears it's not supported on android anymore which is a real bummer because I also use the mobile version a lot. It's a great program for improving and trying to get better that's for sure. Thanks for watching and cheers! 😀
Hi Mark! Ah yes, I see what you mean. I I was filming that portion for fun by myself and just getting piece movement for the video, but from a game perspective that’s absolutely an illegal move. Good catch! I’ll work on improving that type of extra footage so that it’s all cohesive and makes sense. 😃 It’s a great program to play and tinker with and well worth the investment for study in my opinion. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching and cheers! 😃
Hi curty! Yeah, I hear that. I still have a hard time with a lot of the data. Nick's video series that I linked in the description was really helpful for a deeper dive. Looking at individual positions and trying to find out why that's the "best" move has been the most helpful to me. Good to know on the subscription per device. Thanks for watching and cheers! 😀
Hi Sean! Yeah, I think there used to be and then they didn’t update it or something. It’s a bummer 😕 Always the desktop version at least. Thanks for watching! 😊
Yeah, that was my thought at first too 😂 I didn’t bite the bullet for a good several months. If you have an iPhone I believe it’s free with limited features to try out. That’s what I did for a while and still what I use the most. Cheers! 😃
Some peoples comments aren't showing up it seems. Seems like UA-cam is having a glitch with this video. 🤔
yes, deleted my comment as well. I said that I would be interested in your XG thoughts a year from now. Also, you have gone down a infinitely deep rabbit hole...enjoy!
@@EliJolleyBridge So weird.... Thank you for confirming. Hopefully anyone who's comment gets deleted can just come to this pinned comment and hopefully it's fixed soon. 😅
Yes! We shall see were I'm at in a year and I agree. This rabbit hole has no end, haha. Thanks for watching, Eli! 😃
Recently found your channel and instantly subscribed. Your videos are so well done! I randomly started playing backgammon about 2 weeks ago, so looking forward to progressing as your game & channel progress as well!
Hello and glad to have you here! Thank you for the kind words! 😀 I'm glad you're finding value in them. They're certainly a lot of fun to make, haha.
That's exactly how I started playing backgammon. Completely randomly. Down the rabbit hole I went! 😀 Any questions or video suggestions from one beginner to another, feel free to shout them out and I'll do my best. Thanks for watching and cheers!
The video quality continues to improve with every video! Amazing job! Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you very much! They've been a lot of fun to make! Glad you're finding value in them.
Thanks for watching! Cheers! 😀
I’m enjoying your videos! I think I watched them all! I love that you love backgammon as much as I do and looking for ways to improve just like myself. I also love your orange board. It looks so cool and so cheerful. It makes me happy and cheers me up just watching you play on it. I think bright and happy colored boards are the way to go! I want to get a bright, happy, and fun board like yours.
Awesome stuff Jason. I love your approach in these videos. So digestible. XG is so powerful. It's even better when you have a pro like Nick or John O'Hagan etc...to explain why XG calculated a particular move as best. That's what separates the pros from the amateurs.
Thanks Jason! It’s really been a great tool and you’re so right. A lot of times I just don’t understand why somethings the right move without a little (or a lot 😂) of guidance. Sure is fun though!
Nick wearing his rainbow unicorn t-shirt, his favourite shirt!
Hah! All the colors!
Dope shirt 💪
Nick’s shirt is colorful and playful on the surface, but it has upside-down crosses (anti-Christian) and Wiccan (witchcraft) signs all over it. Those are not playful signs. They are signs of evil and makes me wonder if Nick dabbles in the dark side. Does he know what he is wearing? I don’t know, but makes me wonder about him. It’s not good if he does.
I’ve been looking for content like this. Subscribed!
Hi Allo! Glad to have you here! Cheers! 😀
@Allo Your comment showed up, but now I'm not seeing it. Hmmm
The backgammon hub discord? What's that all about? 😀
@@blunderblots look it up! There are a bunch of us who like backgammon and discuss positions and theory. There used to be a monthly tourney but that lost interest. At the very least it’s the perfect place to promote your channel!
@@blunderblots also yea, what a weird glitch, don’t know why it was deleted ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@allo5668 I've had a few peoples comments disappear on this video. Not sure why. It's frustrating though. Glad I saw it before it went though.
I like your videos! You’re running XG on a Mac, right? How did you do it?
Hi Sam! Thank you very much! 😀
I am running it on Mac. I tried a few different ways, but what's worked best for me is CodeWeavers CrossOver. There's a few quirks, like scrolling is a little weird, but I just click and drag the slider now. Also if you transcribe a match, XG++ analysis is a little slower than I'd like (but maybe my mac isn't powerful enough). Otherwise I've been very happy with it. 😀
5:29 hmm what exactly is wrong with this move? It leaves a window there, but is that really worse than the possibility of being hit in this case?
I'm not the best at explaining the reasoning behind XG, but if I had to guess, it's likely I'll be leaving a blot later, except this time I'd probably have two direct shots, instead of one (the play I made) which is way more likely to get hit than just one. I'd have to spend a bit more time with it again, but that's my gut thought.
It isn't available in Google Play
Interesting... I wonder if that's a recent thing or if it's been that way for a while. ☹ I've only ever used it on iPhone unfortunately. The desktop version is definitely worth it (in my eyes at least). It was hard to get past the $60 price tag at first, especially as a beginner, but it’s really been helpful for analyzing positions and overall study.
@@blunderblots I have it installed on my Android phone (since roughly six months now), but can't find it anymore on the Android Play store. It has the name XG Mobile. Perhaps someone is working on an update and erroneously first removed the existing version before uploading a new one?
I cant Wait until you go to a major tournament.
Hi Jay! I'll be going to Cherry Blossom in Virginia in a few weeks to spectate and do video for the tournament. I'm planning on playing in the novice division in the Chicago Open though. I'm really looking forward to both tournaments! 😀
Thanks for watching and cheers! 😀
@@blunderblots cool, I may see you at the cherry blossom. I do recommend you play. There is plenty of time between matches to record and spectate. Have you contacted Ben Friesen? He's the director for that tourney. I'm sure he will help you in all ways possible.
@@stephen3229 I'm actually working with Ben to do some videos for the live stream (great guy!). I'm really excited about it! Hopefully I can play in next years though! 😃
See you at Cherry Blossom! 😄
Ok so dumb question for those who understand XG - can it still be downloaded on a windows computer? An iPad?
Are android devices the only devices it can't be used on anymore?
Not a dumb question at all! Yes, it can still be downloaded onto a Windows computer (currently). I don't know if there's going to be any changes with it any time soon. I don't believe it's being supported anymore sadly. I'm sure something new will come along at some point. Cheers!
I just posted two supportive and harmless comments, and both disappeared instantly. did you delete them, or was it the algo?
I saw one, but not the other. I was actually in the middle of commenting on it and it errored out. I've had that happen when I've commented on others channels too and I've never been able to figure out why. It's very frustrating...
But to your previous comment, I've been wanting to jump into Backgammon Galaxy. I have limited experience on it, but part of that's been purposeful as I want to do a video on it, haha. Maybe we can play a game on their sometime! 😀
Thanks for watching!
@@blunderblots my Id there is 'jim12' and all my matches are single game (no cube) and casual. hope to see you there!
I see there is a reply below, but I can’t actually view it. The comments are being really weird on this video. Not sure why 😅
Hey, good afternoon.
I have the mobile version, but it stopped updating a long time ago, and it only runs on older versions of android.
I bought the PC version now, but I would really like to continue using the mobile and it's not working.
I looked again in the PlayStore and did not find it.
But it is a really top program.
Thanks.
Hi Clayton! I apologize for the delay in response, I didn't get notified for whatever reason.
It appears it's not supported on android anymore which is a real bummer because I also use the mobile version a lot. It's a great program for improving and trying to get better that's for sure.
Thanks for watching and cheers! 😀
@@blunderblots No problem.
Thanks for the answer. At least I have the PC version too.
Nice video, I'm almost ready to invest in XG. However, I can't help but notice your illegal move in the intro.
Hi Mark! Ah yes, I see what you mean. I I was filming that portion for fun by myself and just getting piece movement for the video, but from a game perspective that’s absolutely an illegal move. Good catch! I’ll work on improving that type of extra footage so that it’s all cohesive and makes sense. 😃
It’s a great program to play and tinker with and well worth the investment for study in my opinion. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for watching and cheers! 😃
I have the Desk top and find it is hard to understand how to use the data. Also your subscription is per device.
Hi curty! Yeah, I hear that. I still have a hard time with a lot of the data. Nick's video series that I linked in the description was really helpful for a deeper dive. Looking at individual positions and trying to find out why that's the "best" move has been the most helpful to me. Good to know on the subscription per device.
Thanks for watching and cheers! 😀
The app is not in the android market. 😮 want it
They stopped supporting it on android unfortunately🙁
No Android version of it unfortunately :\
Hi Sean! Yeah, I think there used to be and then they didn’t update it or something. It’s a bummer 😕 Always the desktop version at least.
Thanks for watching! 😊
@@blunderblots The iOS version is still available and runs great, but hasn't been updated in 4 years, which is kind of odd.
I tried XG and became convinced it’s rigged against the player. Prove me wrong.
Hello! I couldn't tell you to be honest, haha. I use it mostly for checking positions and improving at the game. Cheers!
😂😂😂😂
60 dollars...
Yeah, that was my thought at first too 😂 I didn’t bite the bullet for a good several months. If you have an iPhone I believe it’s free with limited features to try out. That’s what I did for a while and still what I use the most. Cheers! 😃
@@blunderblots I an spending Rands here in South Africa. 60 dollars is massive! I want to activate but need to save up for a few years!