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USS Enterprise Lieutenant Commander
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Chang: Your probobly right that what you say happened, but its just luck. Leaning forward and saying "Fire!" Kirk style isn't actually going to increase your odds.
Scoutdad: As said, I've only played Duel, so the strategies are for that. Making a strategy to use as a general guideline is never a bad idea, though being inflexible is. _________________ "The good of the many outweighs the good of the few"
"Since my customary greeting would seem entirely self serving, I will simply say good luck."
"Live long and Prosper." |
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Bolo_MK_XL Captain
Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 836 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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Enterprize,
You ever heard of Superstition ----- |
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USS Enterprise Lieutenant Commander
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe this is being a bit blunt, but I don't believe in Superstition. _________________ "The good of the many outweighs the good of the few"
"Since my customary greeting would seem entirely self serving, I will simply say good luck."
"Live long and Prosper." |
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Bolo_MK_XL Captain
Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 836 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:04 am Post subject: |
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So you never blow on your dice or talk to them saying low/high numbers ---
Dr Brennan (Bones) would love you --- There doesn't seem to be a clue in your body concerning the human experience --- |
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USS Enterprise Lieutenant Commander
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:15 am Post subject: |
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I don't usually, and I sometimes say low numbers. I don't actually think it works (And believe you agree.)
And of course, it is most illogical to believe in superstition. _________________ "The good of the many outweighs the good of the few"
"Since my customary greeting would seem entirely self serving, I will simply say good luck."
"Live long and Prosper." |
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Kang Fleet Captain
Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1976 Location: Devon, UK
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:28 am Post subject: |
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USS Enterprise wrote: | I don't usually, and I sometimes say low numbers. I don't actually think it works |
...especially with Photons _________________
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pinecone Fleet Captain
Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 1862 Location: Earth
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:26 am Post subject: |
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I don't belive in the Dice Gods, but remember these famous last words: "Our luck has to turn around sooner or later!" |
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Mike Fleet Captain
Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 1675 Location: South Carolina
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:28 am Post subject: |
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"Not chess...poker!" |
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USS Enterprise Lieutenant Commander
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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There is no such thing as Dice Gods, and the only thing you can do to change the results is roll again. _________________ "The good of the many outweighs the good of the few"
"Since my customary greeting would seem entirely self serving, I will simply say good luck."
"Live long and Prosper." |
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Bolo_MK_XL Captain
Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 836 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:41 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | and the only thing you can do to change the results is roll again. |
First off, if you haven't rolled theres nothing to change ---
Whatever method you use for luck, you aren't trying to change anything, your hoping for rolls that are good for you ---
No matter what anyone thinks they know, history that hasn't happened can't be changed, it is made (for good or bad) but not changed --- |
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Scoutdad Commodore
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 4754 Location: Middle Tennessee
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Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:27 am Post subject: |
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USS Enterprise wrote: | There is no such thing as Dice Gods, and the only thing you can do to change the results is roll again. |
Inherently, I know this statement to be true... but somehow, for 30+ years I've made a short prayer to the dice gods before every roll that has to be the one I need to win...
16.67% of the time I get a 1
16.67% of the time I get a 2
16.67% of the time I get a 3
16.67% of the time I get a 4
16.67% of the time I get a 5
16.67% of the time I get a 6
So I have a slightly less than 17% chance of receiving the requested intervention.
That won't stop me from employing the "Woobie Prayer"* on a regular basis.
If you don't know what a Woobie is - just ask someone who plays F&E at Origins. They'll be glad to explain it and it's effectiveness to you. _________________ Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
Department Head, ACTASF
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USS Enterprise Lieutenant Commander
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Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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And what would Spock say? _________________ "The good of the many outweighs the good of the few"
"Since my customary greeting would seem entirely self serving, I will simply say good luck."
"Live long and Prosper." |
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Bolo_MK_XL Captain
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Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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When people started going on and on about odds, I always believed everything came down to you have a 50% in every thing that happens ---
50% you'll be successful --- Things go your way
50% you'll fail --- Things don't go your way
Makes things more platable for me at least --- |
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USS Enterprise Lieutenant Commander
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Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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Not always, with a good strategy, you can overcome all but the worst luck. _________________ "The good of the many outweighs the good of the few"
"Since my customary greeting would seem entirely self serving, I will simply say good luck."
"Live long and Prosper." |
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Bolo_MK_XL Captain
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Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Enterprise,
You missed the point entirely ---
Dice roll, no matter if it has 4, 6, 8, or 20 when you roll it, I see it as 50/50 if comes up good/bad for you --- |
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