What is a backgammon dropper and what can I do about it?

[gregdevid]

What is a backgammon dropper and what can I do about it?

[Pathdoc]

I have never heard this term before but here is a definition from a Google Search:

Dropper
[From the server message: Player *** drops connection.] A player on a backgammon server who avoids a reduction to his rating by intentionally leaving a match he is about to lose before the result recorded.

http://www.bkgm.com/gloss/lookup.cgi?dropper

Since Astraware Board Games does not allow one to play against an opponent over the internet, this is not applicable to this game and I am not certain why you asked here. I see by my Google search that you have asked this question many places. With regard to what to do about it, do not play that person.

[morgandeo]

Hi,
A backgammon dropper is a person who purposely leaves an online backgammon game (http://www.gammonempire.com) at a crucial moment to save losing points. This is a form of cheating that is not tolerated within the online backgammon community. Sometimes of a person disappears from the game it can be a genuine reason such as a disconnection. This is common with some dial up internet connections and can take time to reboot or get connected again. Be patient in this scenario.