[gimjan]

 barmar, on 2020-June-01, 08:57, said:

That's strange, I think the inviter always sits West or South.

Didnt work for me. We're playing in the acbl games for our club, and doesnt seem to matter when I register. I asked the director and he said it is random. But I am always South! And I only average playing 3 hands per session. Very annoying.

[johnu]

 gimjan, on 2020-June-01, 19:11, said:

I have tried to sit a different direction by registering and inviting, and alternately waiting for my p to register and invite. Ive even tried signing on to bbo first or last. Nothing changes the fact that I continue to be South. And I guarantee I am NOT getting the best hands! Was hoping to get on this part of the forum and find out how to predetermine my direction. Does anyone know???

I would create a new username and start using that ID. I recognize your username as being on the "List" of players who will get worse hands than average. I don't know what you did to antagonize the dealer part of the BBO, but whatever it was don't do that with your new ID.

[pilowsky]

Are you sure that will work? Maybe a different Ego or Superego is needed as well.

[Georooney]

Some days you're the windshield; some days you're the bug.

[AL78]

 johnu, on 2020-June-01, 20:51, said:

I would create a new username and start using that ID. I recognize your username as being on the "List" of players who will get worse hands than average. I don't know what you did to antagonize the dealer part of the BBO, but whatever it was don't do that with your new ID.

I seem to be on that list as well, or at least my partner and I combined.

April
Me average HCP 11.94, partner 8.94

May
Me average HCP 10.33, partner 9.33
Me average HCP 8.67, partner 9.5
Me average HCP 8.72, partner 9.11

So far in June:

Me average HCP 11.28, partner 7.61
Me average HCP 7.89, partner 10.44. This one was particularly bad, I declared once in 18 boards, together we defended 12 times.

So far, one or both of us is dealt worse than average hands, often much worse. That is why we have defended over 60% of the hands. When one of us has the ability to get into the bidding, the other is eerily silent. I think all but one we were EW.