It is important that site operators be convinced that this study is being conducted fairly, as their support and cooperation will contribute greatly to its success. Your comments and advice on anything presented here are most welcome. This is a joint effort, not a one-man show. We need lots of participants of all ratings and strengths. The Grid was chosen because it allows games to be saved, has a rating system, and has management support.
Many people comment about the roll generator.
I asked Ken Arnold about the way the numbers are generated - he replied that to provide any information would compromise security. In any case, I hope that the generator spews out random numbers in a fast continuous stream, and you get the one that is in the buffer when your game makes a request. Too often one double is immediately followed by another - often exactly the same roll. My opponent hit me when he had a 2 point board. Double fours, naturally, destroying my board.