Tom Au

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I play a number of board and card games with varying degrees of skill, but using "algorithms" to avoid the most obvious mistakes. Depending on the game, if you can beat me, you are probably not a beginner, and perhaps a pretty good player.

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In Axis and Allies, Should the U.S. Build a “Factory” in Brazil?

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jun 5 '11 at 14:08 Tom Au 5,467

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Is there a viable “Japan First” strategy for the Allies in Axis and Allies?

axis-and-allies

may 6 at 21:49 Tom Au 5,467

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In Bridge, What Are Some Defenses Against Squeezes?

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apr 28 at 15:51 Pieter Geerkens 593

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What Is a “Reverse” In Bridge?

bridge

apr 12 at 17:22 jdh8 101

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When should you not place the robber to do the most damage in Settlers of Catan?

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mar 3 at 20:23 user1873 20.8k

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In bridge, what are exceptions to “third hand high?”

bridge

dec 19 at 18:30 Community♦ 1

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In Bridge, Can I Ask About Previously Played Cards to the Current Trick?

bridge etiquette

nov 26 at 19:57 Johno 3,040

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In bridge,should a responder devalue her hand if short in opener's suit?

bridge bidding

oct 27 at 1:25 woodchips 375

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In bridge, are there some 13 point hands that should not be opened?

bridge bidding

sep 14 at 15:44 Task 377

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In Axis and Allies, could a house rule upgrading the German navy finally “balance” the game?

house-rules axis-and-allies

feb 4 '12 at 6:13 ire_and_curses♦ 9,746

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In Bridge, How do I Differentiate Between My Partner's Signals on Defense?

bridge tactics

aug 15 '11 at 14:39 thesunneversets 25.4k

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What Is the Preferred Strategy For the US in Axis and Allies? Why?

axis-and-allies

jun 9 '11 at 21:04 Tom Au 5,467

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In Axis and Allies, Which Ally Should “Take Out” Norway.

axis-and-allies tactics

jun 9 '11 at 16:00 Lance Roberts 3,044

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In Bridge, When and Why Do People Sacrifice Overtricks to Be Sure of Making Game?

bridge

jun 8 '11 at 21:46 Aryabhata 2,734

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What is (Larry Cohen's) the “Law of Total Tricks” In Bridge?

bridge

jun 5 '11 at 8:41 Aryabhata 2,734

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In Axis and Allies, how do you choose which player plays which country?

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may 7 at 15:25 bwarner 1,776

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In bridge, what caused bidding “standards” to decline post Goren?

bridge bidding

apr 28 at 20:20 Pieter Geerkens 593

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In bridge, how do you tell when to use holdup versus blocking plays?

bridge

apr 20 at 15:19 Pieter Geerkens 593

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In Bridge, what are “proper” responses to a “strong” 2 club bid?

bridge bidding

apr 12 at 18:18 jdh8 101

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In bridge, are “sequences” more valuable than non-sequences of similar point count?

bridge

mar 11 at 15:28 Daniel Gottesman 381

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Are there many mandated “time outs” in tournament bridge?

bridge etiquette

feb 21 at 17:51 Aryabhata 2,734

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Is a “drop-finesse” better than a simple “drop” play with a nine card suit in bridge?

bridge tactics

feb 20 at 20:40 Aryabhata 2,734

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What are ways to “read” the shape of your opponents' hands early on?

bridge

nov 23 at 15:08 Daniel Gottesman 381

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In Axis and Allies, Can Heavy Bombers Be “Tamed”?

house-rules axis-and-allies

sep 7 at 0:37 Raphael Adley 21

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In Midway, would it make sense for the U.S. player to save his “punch” for the arrival of the Atago on Day 2?

midway

sep 4 at 13:15 Tom Au 5,467

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Can a takeout doubler pass a redoubled contract?

bridge bidding

aug 23 at 14:34 Aryabhata 2,734

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In Diplomacy, will I be “cornered” as Turkey if I don't use the “juggernaut” opening?

diplomacy

aug 22 at 17:07 Tom Au 5,467

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Is it right to refrain from making a takeout double in borderline situations?

bridge bidding

jul 12 at 18:34 Joe Golton 2,910

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In Bridge, Is There A Way To Shorten “Reaction Time” For “Real Time” Play

bridge

jan 26 '12 at 5:34 Randy Gentillon 29

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In Bridge, Is it Sometimes Good to Lead an Opponent's Suit on Defense?

bridge openings

oct 8 '11 at 19:02 Aryabhata 2,734