WizardOfOdds.com
December 6th, 2011 at 3:22:27 PM
permalink
So, the process of switching WizardOfOdds.com from the old version to the new version has begun. Unfortunately, we are currently in the "dead zone" where we must wait for DNS changes to propagate across the internet.
If anyone can access the site, please let me know. I don't expect it to be accessible until around 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Pacific time at the earliest.
If anyone can access the site, please let me know. I don't expect it to be accessible until around 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Pacific time at the earliest.
December 6th, 2011 at 3:35:24 PM
permalink
I can access it using a university network right now (6:35 eastern).
December 6th, 2011 at 3:38:25 PM
permalink
Quote: sunrise089I can access it using a university network right now (6:35 eastern).
And it shows the new version? Actually, it would have to. So that's good.
My ISP (Charter) is now saying that the domain doesn't exist, which hopefully means they are currently in the process of updating it.
December 6th, 2011 at 3:58:21 PM
permalink
I'm on Charter and I just got it.
Vote for Nobody 2020!
December 6th, 2011 at 4:08:22 PM
permalink
Sunrise, are you sure you're seeing the new version, and not a cached version of the old site? Do you know how to "ping" wizardofodds.com, to get the IP address?
I run Easy Vegas ( https://easy.vegas )
December 6th, 2011 at 4:32:59 PM
permalink
New version here in Australia, 4.30PM PT.
December 6th, 2011 at 4:42:09 PM
permalink
In case anyone is running Windows XP (like I am) and cannot see the new version, try running the following command from the Start > Run box:
That will clear out the old DNS entry and force it to download the new one.
Also, it will likely work for any version of Windows if you are having trouble accessing the revamped site.
Once you have run the command, try accessing the site again (refreshing the page if the first attempt fails), and it should work.
ipconfig /flushdns
Also, it will likely work for any version of Windows if you are having trouble accessing the revamped site.
Once you have run the command, try accessing the site again (refreshing the page if the first attempt fails), and it should work.
December 6th, 2011 at 4:50:18 PM
permalink
I'm in New Jersey and I got the new version.
Frankly, I've always thought that the "two days to propagate" thing was a HUGE overestimate and/or BS.
Frankly, I've always thought that the "two days to propagate" thing was a HUGE overestimate and/or BS.
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ —————————————————————————————————————
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
December 6th, 2011 at 4:59:57 PM
permalink
Quote: DJTeddyBearI'm in New Jersey and I got the new version...
I'm in NJ, too, but I still see:
Site Temporarily Unavailable
We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact the webmaster/ tech support immediately to have them rectify this.
error id: "bad_httpd_conf"
December 6th, 2011 at 5:01:54 PM
permalink
Quote: ChesterDogI'm in NJ, too, but I still see:
Site Temporarily Unavailable
We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact the webmaster/ tech support immediately to have them rectify this.
error id: "bad_httpd_conf"
As much as I hate to suggest it, since I feel nobody should have to do this, try running the "ipconfig /flushdns" command and loading the site again.
December 6th, 2011 at 5:08:42 PM
permalink
In Brazil we can access the new version already!
No bounce, no play.
December 6th, 2011 at 5:15:12 PM
permalink
Vancouver. 5:14PST and the site is not accessible.
Happiness is underrated
December 6th, 2011 at 5:24:47 PM
permalink
New version accessed with no problem in Pittsburgh, PA; USA. Good luck with changeover.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
December 6th, 2011 at 6:21:33 PM
permalink
just now trying and it loaded the new version in VA
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
December 6th, 2011 at 6:29:29 PM
permalink
Thanks guys! The switch to the new server evidently went pretty smoothly.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 6th, 2011 at 6:32:18 PM
permalink
Vancouver. 6:31pm and it's all good. Looks sharp.
Happiness is underrated
December 6th, 2011 at 7:33:27 PM
permalink
When I go there this is all I get:
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 6th, 2011 at 9:03:24 PM
permalink
By the way, the version at http://snagglepuss.dreamhosters.com/ no longer opens. Safari says it can't find the server.
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ —————————————————————————————————————
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
December 6th, 2011 at 9:24:49 PM
permalink
Quote: DJTeddyBearBy the way, the version at http://snagglepuss.dreamhosters.com/ no longer opens. Safari says it can't find the server.
That's because it's no longer needed; it is now up at https://wizardofodds.com/
December 7th, 2011 at 1:08:53 AM
permalink
I know this is a late reply, but while I wouldn't bet my life I was seeing the new site I strongly suspect it for two reasons: 1) new look/logo, and 2) articles I had not seen before that I was able to open.Quote: MichaelBluejaySunrise, are you sure you're seeing the new version, and not a cached version of the old site? Do you know how to "ping" wizardofodds.com, to get the IP address?
December 7th, 2011 at 4:51:55 AM
permalink
Oh. Duh.Quote: JBThat's because it's no longer needed; it is now up at https://wizardofodds.com/Quote: DJTeddyBearBy the way, the version at http://snagglepuss.dreamhosters.com/ no longer opens. Safari says it can't find the server.
Admin note: removed image www.djteddybear.com/images/homer_doh.jpg
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ —————————————————————————————————————
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
December 7th, 2011 at 6:59:52 AM
permalink
Looks great, but where's the new banner logo?
-----
You want the truth! You can't handle the truth!
December 7th, 2011 at 7:28:20 AM
permalink
The Wiz and I are still tweaking it.Quote: boymimboLooks great, but where's the new banner logo?
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ —————————————————————————————————————
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
December 7th, 2011 at 10:05:28 AM
permalink
I'm sitting here at work trying to visit wizardofodds.com at lunch. The new site comes up just fine on IE, but it still comes up with the "error id: "bad_httpd_conf"" error in Firefox.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
December 7th, 2011 at 11:32:42 AM
permalink
Try clearing your Firefox cache. The error you're seeing is from the old site location. Your Firefox isn't getting an error from the new site, it's not *seeing* the new site.
I run Easy Vegas ( https://easy.vegas )
December 8th, 2011 at 7:05:21 PM
permalink
JB -
Do you want to use this thread to be informed about bugs?
As I mentioned, I link to Mike's bio, here: https://wizardofodds.com/general/shortbio.html/
That gets a 404 error - page is not found.
Instead, I'm linking here: https://wizardofodds.com/site/about/
Towards the bottom of the page, there is a link to:
https://wizardofodds.com/site/about/short-biography/
That too gets a 404 error.
Do you want to use this thread to be informed about bugs?
As I mentioned, I link to Mike's bio, here: https://wizardofodds.com/general/shortbio.html/
That gets a 404 error - page is not found.
Instead, I'm linking here: https://wizardofodds.com/site/about/
Towards the bottom of the page, there is a link to:
https://wizardofodds.com/site/about/short-biography/
That too gets a 404 error.
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ —————————————————————————————————————
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
December 8th, 2011 at 7:20:58 PM
permalink
Quote: DJTeddyBearJB -
Do you want to use this thread to be informed about bugs?
As I mentioned, I link to Mike's bio, here: https://wizardofodds.com/general/shortbio.html/
That gets a 404 error - page is not found.
Instead, I'm linking here: https://wizardofodds.com/site/about/
Towards the bottom of the page, there is a link to:
https://wizardofodds.com/site/about/short-biography/
That too gets a 404 error.
Thank you. The correct new URL for the bio is: https://wizardofodds.com/site/about/bio/
And if you try to access either of the incorrect links, they should now redirect to the correct one (as of the time of posting this reply).
December 8th, 2011 at 7:46:52 PM
permalink
Quote: JBThank you. The correct new URL for the bio is: https://wizardofodds.com/site/about/bio/
And if you try to access either of the incorrect links, they should now redirect to the correct one (as of the time of posting this reply).
The link for the basic stragy calculator does not work onthis page:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/
The link shows it going here:
https://wizardofodds.com/blackjack/strategy/calculator/
but I think ti should be going here instead:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/strategy/calculator/
December 8th, 2011 at 7:52:29 PM
permalink
Quote: paisielloThe link for the basic stragy calculator does not work onthis page:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/
The link shows it going here:
https://wizardofodds.com/blackjack/strategy/calculator/
but I think ti should be going here instead:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/strategy/calculator/
You're right; it is now fixed, thank you.
December 8th, 2011 at 9:49:55 PM
permalink
I'll keep posting them as I find them.
The links here don't go anywhere it seems:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/appendix/15/
•1 deck - total dependent
•2 decks - total dependent
•4 or more decks - total dependent
The links here don't go anywhere it seems:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/appendix/15/
•1 deck - total dependent
•2 decks - total dependent
•4 or more decks - total dependent
December 8th, 2011 at 9:52:51 PM
permalink
Pictures are missing here:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/appendix/18/
First three links are not there as well.
https://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/appendix/18/
First three links are not there as well.
December 8th, 2011 at 9:57:40 PM
permalink
First dozen links not working here:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/appendix/9/
•1 deck, dealer stands on soft 17
•1 deck, dealer hits on soft 17
•2 decks, dealer stands on soft 17
•2 decks, dealer hits on soft 17
•4 decks, dealer stands on soft 17
•4 decks, dealer hits on soft 17
•5 decks, dealer stands on soft 17
•5 decks, dealer hits on soft 17
•6 decks, dealer stands on soft 17
•6 decks, dealer hits on soft 17
•8 decks, dealer stands on soft 17
•8 decks, dealer hits on soft 17
https://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/appendix/9/
•1 deck, dealer stands on soft 17
•1 deck, dealer hits on soft 17
•2 decks, dealer stands on soft 17
•2 decks, dealer hits on soft 17
•4 decks, dealer stands on soft 17
•4 decks, dealer hits on soft 17
•5 decks, dealer stands on soft 17
•5 decks, dealer hits on soft 17
•6 decks, dealer stands on soft 17
•6 decks, dealer hits on soft 17
•8 decks, dealer stands on soft 17
•8 decks, dealer hits on soft 17
December 9th, 2011 at 10:13:08 AM
permalink
On this page: https://wizardofodds.com/games/pai-gow-tiles/
The links in this paragraph are not working:
"Inefficiencies in the standard casino house way cost the casino about 0.75%, compared to optimal strategy. If both player and dealer played optimal strategy, the house edge to the player when banking would be 0.54%, and when not banking 2.38%. For more on this topic see J.B.'s optimal strategy table (24K). To see an enormous document on the actual optimal strategy, I'm quite the first time it has ever been put in writing, see J.B.'s optimal strategy (735K)."
The links in this paragraph are not working:
"Inefficiencies in the standard casino house way cost the casino about 0.75%, compared to optimal strategy. If both player and dealer played optimal strategy, the house edge to the player when banking would be 0.54%, and when not banking 2.38%. For more on this topic see J.B.'s optimal strategy table (24K). To see an enormous document on the actual optimal strategy, I'm quite the first time it has ever been put in writing, see J.B.'s optimal strategy (735K)."
December 10th, 2011 at 9:24:46 AM
permalink
Thank you guys. All of those broken blackjack links and missing pages are now up and working. The Pai Gow PDF's are also now in working order.
December 10th, 2011 at 10:14:40 AM
permalink
December 10th, 2011 at 11:16:21 AM
permalink
Quote: paisielloFound one more:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/craps/
Link to game works but picture missing?
Fixed, thank you.
December 10th, 2011 at 1:14:03 PM
permalink
This is like finding easter eggs now. Here are some typos:
•6 and 8: Bettor must combine a put with with 5X odds to have the same overall house edge of 1.52% as a place bet.
•5 and 9: Bettor must combine a put with with 4X odds to have the same overall house edge of 4.00% as a place bet.
•4 and 10: Bettor must combine a put with with 19X odds to have the same overall house edge of 1.67% as a buy bet,
Located here:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/craps/
•6 and 8: Bettor must combine a put with with 5X odds to have the same overall house edge of 1.52% as a place bet.
•5 and 9: Bettor must combine a put with with 4X odds to have the same overall house edge of 4.00% as a place bet.
•4 and 10: Bettor must combine a put with with 19X odds to have the same overall house edge of 1.67% as a buy bet,
Located here:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/craps/
December 11th, 2011 at 5:27:58 AM
permalink
Quote: paisielloThis is like finding easter eggs now. Here are some typos:
•6 and 8: Bettor must combine a put with with 5X odds to have the same overall house edge of 1.52% as a place bet.
•5 and 9: Bettor must combine a put with with 4X odds to have the same overall house edge of 4.00% as a place bet.
•4 and 10: Bettor must combine a put with with 19X odds to have the same overall house edge of 1.67% as a buy bet,
Located here:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/craps/
Fixed, thank you.
December 11th, 2011 at 6:48:11 AM
permalink
Some of the video poker strategies aren't formatted correctly. For example, the strategies for 9/6 jacks and Deuces Wild MultiStrike poker are broken. This is the first result that comes up on Google for "multistrike."
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
December 11th, 2011 at 7:41:46 AM
permalink
Quote: teddysSome of the video poker strategies aren't formatted correctly. For example, the strategies for 9/6 jacks and Deuces Wild MultiStrike poker are broken. This is the first result that comes up on Google for "multistrike."
Fixed, thank you.
December 11th, 2011 at 8:55:02 AM
permalink
Ouch,
I am sure there are more broken links in the Craps pages.
A quick look revealed below:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/craps/appendix/1/
no image
link:diceprobability basics
https://wizardofodds.com/games/craps/gambling/dice.html
https://wizardofodds.com/ask-the-wizard/craps/dice/
link:Ask The Wizard column
404 Error
https://wizardofodds.com/ask-the-wizard/craps/probability/
link:November 28, 2004 Column
all 404 Errors
There are link checker softs can can check an entire site for brokens during page creation and after. A real time saver.
here is one
http://validator.w3.org/checklink
I am sure there are more broken links in the Craps pages.
A quick look revealed below:
https://wizardofodds.com/games/craps/appendix/1/
no image
link:diceprobability basics
https://wizardofodds.com/games/craps/gambling/dice.html
https://wizardofodds.com/ask-the-wizard/craps/dice/
link:Ask The Wizard column
404 Error
https://wizardofodds.com/ask-the-wizard/craps/probability/
link:November 28, 2004 Column
all 404 Errors
There are link checker softs can can check an entire site for brokens during page creation and after. A real time saver.
here is one
http://validator.w3.org/checklink
winsome johnny (not Win some johnny)
December 11th, 2011 at 9:28:15 AM
permalink
Quote: 7crapsall 404 Errors
There are link checker softs can can check an entire site for brokens during page creation and after. A real time saver.
here is one
http://validator.w3.org/checklink
Thank you for the broken link reports. I used DRK-Spider to check for broken links, and thought I had them all fixed.
December 13th, 2011 at 2:04:03 PM
permalink
Did you check the copy on your computer or on the Internet?
I sometimes make the mistake of forgetting to upload something when I make an update....
I sometimes make the mistake of forgetting to upload something when I make an update....
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ —————————————————————————————————————
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
