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New interactive stats tool

Posted: 06 May 2021, 14:29
by brimerbrimer
I have developed a new interactive tool to provide statistics for any situation during the course of a game of Can't Stop.

For instance, here's a screenshot of what it looks like if columns 8 and 11 are already completed and you're already established on columns 5 and 9 this turn:
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I know the basic list of probabilities has been passed around many times before, but this tool offers more:
  • It's much easier to read, with a visual representation of the columns
  • It's easier to find only the combinations relevant to a specific situation
  • You can see all the probabilities of multiple rolls succeeding
  • It includes probabilities of successful rolls when you try to extend a turn after completing one or more columns (see below)
As another example, have you ever wondered how likely it is to keep your turn going after completing a column in that turn? Here's the probability of continuing while 7 and 10 are the only successful rolls because of completing column 2 during the turn:
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The tool can be found on my website, at http://brimer.net/CantStop/. Have fun with it, but please keep these things in mind:
  • Knowing the statistics by using this tool still doesn't guarantee you'll win (just take a look at my ELO!!!)
  • Don't rely on it so much that you slow down the game, making it less fun for the other players

Re: New interactive stats tool

Posted: 06 May 2021, 17:07
by Yitun
great job brimerbrimer :D