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Absolute Backgammon Changelog

What's new in Absolute Backgammon 8.9.8

Oct 1, 2018
  • Changed the cusor location for picking up or moving pieces. Was off in the previous version
  • Works with Mojave
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.9.7 (Sep 5, 2018)

  • fixed a couple of text issues with startup in demo mode
  • works with Mojave beta
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.9.6 (Sep 5, 2018)

  • fixed a problem with startup in demo mode
  • works with Mojave beta

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.9.5 (Aug 14, 2018)

  • many minor changes/fixes to the code and text
  • fixed any know problems
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.9.0 (Jan 8, 2018)

  • Changed the dark piece color and added shadows on pieces for the built-in Larger Wood Board
  • Many other minor changes to the code and text
  • Fixed any know problems
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm.

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.7.0 (Aug 3, 2016)

  • Improved the computer’s cube play at the end of a game
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.6.7 (Aug 28, 2015)

  • made changes to the computer conceding routine
  • fixed any know problems
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.6.5 (Mar 9, 2015)

  • Made changes to improve compatibility with Yosemite
  • Fixed a problem in Board Setup
  • Fixed several minor problems
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.6.1 (Oct 21, 2014)

  • Made changes to improve compatibility with Yosemite (the new version of OSX just released)
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.6 (Aug 21, 2014)

  • Made changes to improve compatibility with Yosemite (the new version of OSX to be released)
  • Fixed several minor problems
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.5.5 (Jul 1, 2014)

  • saving a game would cause the program to crash. Fixed
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.5.4 (Jun 25, 2014)

  • No code changes. Reverted to the previous version of the developement software to fix a probem
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.5.3 (Jun 24, 2014)

  • fixed a problem that happens in languages other than english
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.5.2 (Jun 21, 2014)

  • Fixed a couple of minor problems causes by changes version 8.5
  • Added changes for Italian and German for changes
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.5.1 (Jun 20, 2014)

  • Fixed a couple of minor problems causes by changes to the previous version
  • Changed the Registration menu to the Purchase menu
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.5 (Jun 16, 2014)

  • The game now includes 2 default boards. In addition to the Green Glass board, a larger Wood board can be selected from the File menu
  • many other minor changes
  • this version requires a new password. If you have purchased in the last year, it is free. Email me at [email protected].
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.1.3 (Apr 15, 2014)

  • fixed a situation where getting information could crash the game program
  • displaying the pipcount in the smaller Wood Board affected the cube appearance. Fixed.
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.1.2 (Oct 24, 2013)

  • Changes to make it compatible with Mavericks
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.1.1 (Oct 24, 2013)

  • Minor program changes
  • Works with OSX 10.5 (Snow Leopard) and later including Mountain Lion!

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.1 (Jul 26, 2013)

  • improved cube handling with the Jacoby rule selected
  • improved play with no backgammons selected
  • minor improvement in play in general
  • fixed any known problems
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm
  • works with OSX 10.5 (Snow Leopard) and later including Mountain Lion!

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.0.3 (Mar 4, 2013)

  • Works with OSX 10.5 (Snow Leopard) and later including Mountain Lion!
  • New in 8.0 - Rollout Position - the ability to do rollouts was added in version 8. Access it in the Game menu.
  • Fixed a problem of not being able to pick up multiple pieces in certain situations
  • Fixed several minor problems
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 8.0 (Dec 27, 2012)

  • Works with OSX 10.5 (Snow Leopard) and later including Mountain Lion!
  • New - Rollout Position - the ability to do rollouts was added in version 8. Access it in the Game menu.
  • Sounds were slightly changed in version 7.7.7. The old versions of the sounds are back.
  • For Drag Pieces and Select One Only, can now put the moves back in the order they were moved by picking them up and moving them back
  • Several other minor enhancements
  • Fixed several minor problems
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.7.7 (Oct 9, 2012)

  • works with OSX 10.5 (Snow Leopard) and later including Mountain Lion!
  • fixed potential problems with the Auto Finish feature
  • made significant changes to the code for replaying with the same dice and code relating to the "Random Dice Rolls" file
  • fixed any known problems
  • versions 7.7.5 and 7.7.6 were created but never released except for testing
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.7.3 (Oct 5, 2012)

  • Works with OSX 10.5 and later including Mountain Lion
  • Fixed a problem with the new Auto Finish feature
  • Fixed any known problems
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.7.2 (Oct 4, 2012)

  • Works with OSX 10.5 and later including Mountain Lion
  • Fixed a problem with the new Auto Finish feature
  • Fixed any known problems
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.7.1 (Oct 3, 2012)

  • Works with OSX 10.5 and later including Mountain Lion
  • Apple's sound routines don't work correctly on all machines so had to make a workaround
  • Fixed a problem with the new Auto Finish feature
  • Fixed any known problems
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.7 (Oct 1, 2012)

  • Works with OSX 10.5 and later including Mountain Lion
  • With Mountain Lion the game would crash if your computer was awoken from sleep (due to sound routines). Fixed.
  • Made several interface enhancements
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.6.8 (Aug 27, 2012)

  • Works with OSX 10.5 and later including Mountain Lion
  • Made changes so the game can be run on Mountain Lion when only trusted developers is selected
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.6.7 (Aug 27, 2012)

  • Fixed a problem with the Select One Only move method
  • Fixed any know problems

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.6.6 (Aug 20, 2012)

  • Works with Lion and Mountain Lion
  • Fixed a problem with the Select One Only move method
  • Fixed any know problems
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.6.5 (Aug 3, 2012)

  • works with Lion and Mountain Lion
  • maded improvements to the "Select Multiple" piece move method
  • fixed any know problems
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.6.4 (Jul 30, 2012)

  • Works with Lion and Mountain Lion
  • Added a new feature - Auto Finish. Command-A (or in the Actions menu).
  • Fixed a couple of problems with Easy Moves, and Match Play

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.6.3 (Jun 23, 2012)

  • cube advice and rolls left could have given an incorrect answer. fixed.
  • fixed any known problems
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.6.2 (Jun 12, 2012)

  • Made several minor code changes
  • Fixed any known problems
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.6.1 (May 1, 2012)

  • minor interface changes

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.6 (Apr 20, 2012)

  • added Matches Won to the running stats
  • improved the code for conceding
  • several other minor interface changes

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.5.6 (Jan 26, 2012)

  • Made changes to reduce potential problems caused by multi-core processors
  • Check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.5.5 (Jan 24, 2012)

  • Improved icon

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.5.4 (Jan 19, 2012)

  • New Icon

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.5.2 (Dec 6, 2011)

  • Fixed a problem with checking for a newer version on startup and winner rolls first selected and the computer opponent goes first
  • Fixed any known problems
  • This version requires a new password. Don't replace your version previous to 7.5 unless you are sure you want to upgrade.

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.5.1 (Dec 5, 2011)

  • still works with Lion
  • version 7.5 had a problem with Lion when it was checking for the latest version. Fixed
  • several other minor changes/enhancements
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm
  • this version requires a new password. Don't replace your version previous to 7.5 unless you are sure you want to upgrade.

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.5.0 (Nov 30, 2011)

  • still works with Lion
  • made many improvements including:
  • added options to the end of game dialog for Match Play
  • updated the manual
  • improved the dice distribution and analysis display
  • the "Dice Rolls Analysis" file was improved
  • added more commands to voice recognition play
  • modest improvements for the computer opponent in game play and cube action
  • also fixed several minor problems including:
  • several voice commands did not work correctly due to previous changes
  • the "Continue" button did not show correctly in some dialogs after changed from "Done"
  • the session stats could be lost if quit the program then continue the match when the game program is restarted
  • if the sound level was set to 1, the sound would be turned off at startup of the game program
  • command-C could have caused a crash
  • with 2 pieces picked up from the bar, 1 piece could have used all of the roll to create an illegal move
  • several other minor changes/enhancements
  • fixed all know problems/bugs
  • check out all (32) of the additional board styles at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm
  • this version requires a new password. Don't replace your previous version unless you are sure you want to upgrade.

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.2.5 (Sep 7, 2011)

  • Several minor interface changes
  • A new larger board will be available in a couple of days - the Shagreen Board
  • Your can find the new board and over 30 others at: http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm
  • Fixed any know problems
  • Absolute Backgammon works with OSX 10.5 or later including Lion
  • Older versions work with all previous versions of the Mac OS

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.2.4 (Jun 18, 2011)

  • On some machines, was a problem with a language message the first time the game is started. Fixed
  • Fixed any know problems
  • Check out all (32) of the additional boards with 2 new larger boards added recently at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.2.3 (Jun 11, 2011)

  • moved the "Random Dice File" back to the desktop
  • fixed any know problems
  • check out all (32) of the additional boards with 2 new larger boards added recently at http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.2 (Apr 29, 2011)

  • Files are no long saved in the documents folder - are now saved in the Applications Support folder - your information/stats will not be lost. - fixed any know problems - be sure to check out all of the beautiful board styles and sizes

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.1.4 (Mar 25, 2011)

  • Made a couple of minor code changes for the new larger board styles
  • Check out the new 2 large and gorgeous board styles by Marco Olivares: Wood and Seven Seas - fixed any other known problems

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.1.3 (Mar 7, 2011)

  • If other than Highest Die Rolls first was selected, there could have been a problem. Fixed
  • Fixed any other known problems

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.1.2 (Feb 27, 2011)

  • The game could crash if the Tutor mode was selected (caused by a change in v7.0)
  • Fixed any other known problems

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.1.1 (Jan 2, 2011)

  • Wasn't working wity Tiger (10.4). Now does.

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.1 (Jan 2, 2011)

  • Made changes to use a new larger wood board. Can be found on http://www.bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm
  • Made several other minor interface changes/improvement

New in Absolute Backgammon 7.0 (Oct 28, 2010)

  • New features:
  • added a "Take Back Cube" button
  • added a "Undo Roll" button
  • adding a new move method. Cick On Piece - left die 1stv - added last turn data to the drawer window
  • added speak dice option in Preferences.../Sound tab
  • added "Replay With Same Dice" to the end of game dialog
  • added "Replay With Opponent's Dice" to the end of game dialog
  • added "Show Pip Count" option to Misc tab
  • added key stoke to tell if the computer would accept or decline a double
  • Speech Recognition enhancements:
  • added commands for new features
  • added "What can I say" to display possible commands in a situation
  • made many changes to improve the experience of using it
  • Other: - improved both move choices and cube action for the computer opponent
  • the piece movement routine has been revamped to give smoother piece movement in the U version
  • made many minor changes and enhancements
  • there were lots of code changes. Please report any problems that I didn't catch.

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.7.9 (Sep 8, 2010)

  • command-z (undo) wasn't working correctly in v6.7.8. Fixed.
  • works with Snow Leopard (and Leopard and Tiger)
  • there are both universal and PPC versions of the game

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.7.8 (Sep 1, 2010)

  • fixed some math operations that were not correct in the universal version
  • fixed any known problems
  • works with Snow Leopard (and Leopard and Tiger)
  • there are both universal and PPC versions of the game

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.7.6 (Jul 13, 2010)

  • when the game is started, if the sound was off, it could have been turned on by mistake. Now is keeps the off setting.
  • when playing with another person, if a player was on the bar behind an inner board prime, play couldn't continue. Fixed.
  • fixed any known problems
  • works with Snow Leopard (and Leopard and Tiger)
  • there are both universal and PPC versions of the game

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.7.5 (Jun 3, 2010)

  • in the PPC version of 6.7.4, pressing the Help button did not bring up the Help dialog . Now does.
  • several other minor enhancements
  • fixed any known problems
  • works with Snow Leopard (and Leopard and Tiger)
  • there are both universal and PPC versions of the game

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.7.4 (May 5, 2010)

  • improved cube accepting by the computer opponent
  • several other minor enhancements
  • fixed any known problems
  • works with Snow Leopard (and Leopard and Tiger)
  • there are both universal and PPC versions of the game

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.7.3 (Apr 1, 2010)

  • changed the way speech is handled when entering your name
  • several other minor enhancements
  • fixed any known problems
  • works with Snow Leopard (and Leopard and Tiger)
  • there are both universal and PPC versions of the game

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.7.2 (Mar 5, 2010)

  • changed Click On Piece move method to Click On Piece - largest 1st.
  • with the above move method, can now take back a piece with the secondary mouse button and
  • can use all of the roll by holding down the command key.
  • fixed a problem where the computer opponent might pass the cube when a gammon was possible
  • improved the Print Game Detail
  • several other minor enhancements/changes
  • fixed any known problems
  • check out all (30) of the additional boards with 2 new larger boards added recently
  • works with Snow Leopard (and Leopard and Tiger)

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.7 (Jan 25, 2010)

  • Made some changes to the code for Human Play and Board Set Up
  • Several other minor changes/enhancements
  • Check out the 2 new large boards (bestbackgammon.com)
  • Works with Snow Leopard (and Leopard and Tiger)

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.6.8 (Jan 6, 2010)

  • Made some updates to the manual and some help.
  • Command-N will start a new game now.
  • New Game does not show the end game dialog now. But a game loss and a point loss will still be recorded in stats.
  • Fixed a couple of problems with the Tutor.
  • Board setup was not working correctly if a move method other than Select Multiple was selected. Fixed.
  • Several other minor changes/fixes.
  • Check out the 2 new large boards.
  • There is a beta Universal version on the game's website at bestbackgammon.com/absolute
  • Works with Snow Leopard with Rosetta installed.

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.6.5 (Dec 27, 2009)

  • Have introduced 2 new larger board styles for higher resolution monitors - Leather and Wood & Leather.
  • Made changes to better accommodate the larger boards.
  • There is a beta Universal version on the game's website at bestbackgammon.com/absolute.
  • Works with Snow Leopard with Rosetta installed.

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.6.3 (Dec 21, 2009)

  • Made several changes/fixes to the handling of new board styles.
  • Made the suggestions dialog partially transparent.
  • The Help button might not have been working in the last version. Should work now.
  • Made several other minor enhancements.
  • There is a beta Universal version on the game's website at bestbackgammon.com/absolute.
  • Works with Snow Leopard with Rosetta installed.

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.6.2 (Dec 3, 2009)

  • There is a Universal version on the game's website at bestbackgammon.com/absolute.
  • The black background is no longer the default setting. It can still be selected in the Actions menu or by pressing the Z key.
  • Works with Snow Leopard with Rosetta installed.

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.6.1 (Oct 27, 2009)

  • there is a Universal version on the game's website at bestbackgammon.com/absolute
  • with Load Game on Startup selected, the menus are grayed until after the computer made its first move. Not now.
  • with Load Game on Startup selected, if a move was made (partial turn) when the game was quit, the move could not be taken back when the game was restarted. Can be now.
  • works with Snow Leopard with Rosetta installed

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.6 (Oct 7, 2009)

  • Many minor changes to the code (most for the Universal version).
  • The Universal version is available at bestbackgammon.com/absolute.
  • Several minor interface enhancements.
  • Fixed any know problems.
  • Works with Snow Leopard!

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.5.2 (Aug 19, 2009)

  • Added the Italian translations for the enhanced Tutor mode.
  • Improved the dice rolls display dialog.
  • Made several other minor interface enhancements.
  • Fixed and know problems.
  • Check out the other attractive board styles/skins that can be used with the game at: http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.5.1 (Aug 11, 2009)

  • Added the German and Spanish translations for the enhanced Tutor mode.

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.5 (Jul 27, 2009)

  • This is a major update.
  • Learn mode has been changed to tutor mode.
  • A tab was added to preferences for Tutor.
  • Tutor mode is greatly enhanced over the learn mode in previous versions.
  • Added a 5 Max on a row option.
  • Each human player can have their own move method.
  • Added the options to turn the entire screen black behind the board.
  • Screen black can be toggled in Actions menu or by pressing the Z key - it is saved in preferences.
  • Added version and id to the Help button display.
  • Easy moves - before, had to use the shift-click to select the right die first. Now can use ctrl-click also. Much easier to use now.
  • Easy moves - on the first roll the dice order selected was not what was shown visually. Fixed.
  • Added abillity to use S to close the suggestions window - added ability to use 1, 2 or 3 to select the suggested move. Can still click on them to select the move.
  • Instant replay has been added to human play.
  • Several other interface enhancements.
  • Fixed any know problems.
  • There were lots of code code changes. Please report any problems that I didn't catch.
  • This version requires a new password. Don't replace your previous version unless you are sure you want to upgrade.

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.1.6 (Jun 22, 2009)

  • In some endgame situations, the computer would offer a double, when a gammon was possible, when it shouldn't. Fixed. After checking it appears the problem was created during extensive code changes in version 6.0

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.1.5 (May 5, 2009)

  • A maintenance update. Only made minor changes to the code and some text.
  • Fixed any known problems.
  • Works with all Macs using OSX (including Leopard).

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.1.4 (Apr 2, 2009)

  • Changed the method for determining which half of the demo games can be completed.
  • Cursor hand was not opening after no more pieces were held.
  • Made some logic changes for the option to pick up more than one piece at a time.
  • Made several other minor changes.
  • Fixed any known problems.
  • Works with all Macs using OSX (including Leopard).

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.1.2 (Mar 3, 2009)

  • Made several non-interface changes to improve the program code.

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.1.1 (Dec 30, 2008)

  • Fixed 2 rare problems that most would never experience.
  • Works with Leopard and intel macs!

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.0.9 (Nov 27, 2008)

  • when playing against another person, the persons name, that was being asked to accept a concede did not display correctly. Now does
  • check out the other attractive board styles/skins that can be used with the game at: http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm
  • works with Leopard and intel macs!

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.0.8 (Oct 30, 2008)

  • Made several changes to improve the program code.
  • Check out the other attractive board styles/skins that can be used with the game at: http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm
  • Works with Leopard and intel macs.

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.0.7 (Oct 8, 2008)

  • The file "Random Dice Rolls" was being saved in the AB package. So that is it easier to find, now it is saved on the Desktop.
  • Check out the other attractive board styles/skins that can be used with the game at: http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm
  • Works with Leopard and intel macs.

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.0.6 (Aug 21, 2008)

  • Added the ability to enter the password/activation code using the Help button.
  • Check out the other attractive board styles/skins that can be used with the game at: http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm
  • Works with Leopard and intel macs.

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.0.4 (Jun 27, 2008)

  • winner rolls first could not be used with Match Play. Now can be used. Since it is not standard, it must be selected after a match is started. After that it will be your default setting until changed.
  • several other minor changes.
  • fixed any know problems
  • works with Leopard and intel macs

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.0.2 (May 15, 2008)

  • selecting Swap Sides at the start of a game would cause a problem. Fixed.
  • when Swap Sides was selected, the computer opponent would re-roll the dice if they were already rolled. Not not.
  • the window title now is updated when the skill level is changed.
  • fixed any know problems
  • works with Leopard and intel macs

New in Absolute Backgammon 6.0 (Apr 22, 2008)

  • doubling cube logic improved significantly for both accepting and offering doubles and advice.
  • the logic for determining the computer's moves was improved modestly.
  • New feature: added Help button to the button row for new users.
  • New feature: added swap sides to the Actions menu. if the cmdKey is down when selected, only the pieces,dice, and cube are swapped - not passed to the computer player
  • New option: added option to automatically roll the dice. Select in Preferences/Misc tab. Only for playing against the computer opponent when the cube is not being used.
  • New option: added player65/gammonempire method of moving pieces to the move methods
  • Beaver button was moved to the accept double dialog.
  • added gamesAborted to the stats. If a game is aborted, the opponent wins a game worth the value of the cube and 1 aborted game
  • new session, while in a game, will cause the above also.
  • added Help tags to the buttons for English
  • improved some of the German for menus and dialogs
  • boardsetup - no dice rolled is the default now
  • many other minor changes and enhancements
  • fixed any known problems
  • check out the other attractive board styles/skins that can be used with the game at: http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm
  • works with Leopard and intel macs

New in Absolute Backgammon 5.3.9 (Apr 4, 2008)

  • if a saved game had bad data in it, and "Load Game On Startup" was selected, it could have prevented the game from starting. Fixed

New in Absolute Backgammon 5.3.8 (Feb 27, 2008)

  • When make best move (M) was selected, if there were no move, it would say "Keep Move?". Accurate but not descriptive. Now it says "You have no moves"
  • fixed any known problems
  • check out the other attractive board styles/skins that can be used with the game at: http://bestbackgammon.com/absolute/html/otherboards.htm
  • works with Leopard and intel macs