//
//---------------------------------------------------------------
//
// HandleConventionResponse()
//
// Check on Gerber response from the invoker, and act accordingly
//
//
BOOL CGerberConvention::HandleConventionResponse(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
int nGerberStatus = bidState.GetConventionStatus(this);
int numAces = bidState.numAces;
int numKings = bidState.numKings;
double fMinTPPoints = bidState.m_fMinTPPoints;
double fMaxTPPoints = bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints;
double fMinTPCPoints = bidState.m_fMinTPCPoints;
double fMaxTPCPoints = bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints;
int nAgreedSuit = bidState.m_nAgreedSuit;
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nBid;
//
// Did we ask partner for aces in our last bid?
//
if (nGerberStatus == CONV_INVOKED_ROUND1)
{
// first check for a strange response
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) || (nPartnersBid == BID_REDOUBLE))
{
// we don't understand partner's bid
return CConvention::HandleConventionResponse(player, conventions, hand, cardLocation, ppGuessedHands, bidState, status);
}
//
switch(nPartnersBid)
{
//
case BID_4D: // 0 or 4 Aces
if (numAces == 0)
bidState.m_numPartnersAces = 4;
else
bidState.m_numPartnersAces = 0;
break;
case BID_4H: // 1 Ace
bidState.m_numPartnersAces = 1;
break;
case BID_4S: // 2 Aces
bidState.m_numPartnersAces = 2;
break;
case BID_4NT: // 3 Aces
bidState.m_numPartnersAces = 3;
break;
default: // choke, gag, spew!
bidState.m_numPartnersAces = 0;
break;
}
if (nPartnersBid <= BID_4NT)
{
status << "GRB20! Partner responded to our 4C Gerber inquiry with " &
BTS(nPartnersBid) & ", indicating " &
bidState.m_numPartnersAces &
(((bidState.m_numPartnersAces == 0) || (bidState.m_numPartnersAces > 1))? " Aces" : " Ace") & ".\n";
}
else
{
status << "GRB22! Partner made an illegal " & BTS(bidState.nPartnersBid) &
" response to 4C Gerber; assuming zero Aces in partner's hand.\n";
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_ERROR); // Gerber complete
return TRUE;
}
//
// at this point, decide whether to pass, proceed to asking for kings,
// or jump to a contract.
//
int numTotalAces = bidState.numAces + bidState.m_numPartnersAces;
//
if (numTotalAces == 4)
{
// if we're close to a grand slam, go for it
if (fMinTPPoints >= PTS_GRAND_SLAM-1)
{
nBid = BID_5NT;
status << "GRB32! Our team holds all four aces, so proceed to 5NT to ask for kings.\n";
nGerberStatus = CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2; // asking for kings
}
else
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nAgreedSuit, 6);
status << "GRB32! Our team holds all four aces, but with an estimated " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" total partnership points, we lack the points for a grand slam, so settle for a contract of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
nGerberStatus = CONV_FINISHED; // Gerber finished
}
}
else
{
// oops, we don't have all 4 aces, so we gotta stop
// if we have 3 or fewer aces and less than 32 pts. then really panic
// NCR-246a Need 3 aces and points to continue
if ((numTotalAces < 3) || (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints < PTS_SLAM) || (bidState.m_fMaxTPCPoints < PTS_SLAM) )
{
// NCR-246a See if we need to bid
int nTestBid = BID_PASS; // NCR-246a pass if at game in our suit
if(( bidState.nPartnersSuit != nAgreedSuit) || !bidState.IsGameBid(bidState.nPartnersBid)) {
nTestBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nAgreedSuit);
}
if (nTestBid <= BID_5NT)
{
// if we can return to the trump suit at the 5 level,
// then do so
nBid = nTestBid;
status << "GRB34! Oops, we're caught with only " & numTotalAces &
" Aces and as few as " & bidState.m_fMinTPPoints &
" total points, so halt the bidding at the " & BID_LEVEL(nPartnersBid)
& "-level.\n"; // NCR replaced five with BID_LEVEL()
}
else
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nAgreedSuit, 6);
}
}
else
{
if( bidState.numSuitsStopped < 4) // NCR-325 don't try slam without all 4 stopped
{
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nAgreedSuit); //NCR-325 get cheap bid
}else
nBid = MAKEBID(nAgreedSuit, 6);
}
status << "GRB38! Without all four aces we can't proceed to a grand slam, so stop at " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
nGerberStatus = CONV_FINISHED; // Gerber finished
}
// update status and return
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, nGerberStatus);
return TRUE;
}
//
// Did we ask for kings?
//
if (nGerberStatus == CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2)
{
// first check for a strange response
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) || (nPartnersBid == BID_REDOUBLE))
{
// we don't understand partner's bid
return CConvention::HandleConventionResponse(player, conventions, hand, cardLocation, ppGuessedHands, bidState, status);
}
//
switch(nPartnersBid)
{
//
case BID_5D: // 0 or 4 Kings
if (numKings == 0)
bidState.m_numPartnersKings = 4;
else
bidState.m_numPartnersKings = 0;
break;
case BID_5H: // 1 King
bidState.m_numPartnersKings = 1;
break;
case BID_5S: // 2 Kings
bidState.m_numPartnersKings = 2;
break;
case BID_5NT: // 3 Kings
bidState.m_numPartnersKings = 3;
break;
default: // choke, gag, spew!
bidState.m_numPartnersKings = 0;
break;
}
if (nPartnersBid <= BID_5NT)
{
status << "GRB40! Partner responded to our 4C Gerber inquiry with " &
BTS(nPartnersBid) & ", indicating " &
bidState.m_numPartnersKings &
((bidState.m_numPartnersKings > 1)? " Kings" : " King") &
".\n";
}
else
{
status << "GRB44! Partner made an illegal " & BTS(nPartnersBid) &
" response to 4C Gerber inquiry; assuming zero Kings in partner's hand.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_ERROR);
return FALSE;
}
//
// at this point, decide on a contract.
//
int numTotalAces = bidState.numAces + bidState.m_numPartnersAces;
ASSERT(numTotalAces == 4);
int numTotalKings = bidState.numKings + bidState.m_numPartnersKings;
//
if (numTotalKings == 4)
{
// we have all Aces & Kings, so bid a grand slam
nBid = MAKEBID(nAgreedSuit, 7);
status << "GRB45! We have all the aces and kings, plus a total of " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, so go ahead and bid " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else if ((numTotalKings == 3) && (fMinTPPoints >= PTS_GRAND_SLAM))
{
// we're missing a king but have good pts, so go for a grand
nBid = MAKEBID(nAgreedSuit, 7);
status << "GRB46! We're missing one King, but with a total of " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, we can go ahead and bid " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else if ((numTotalKings >= 3) && (fMinTPPoints >= PTS_GRAND_SLAM+1))
{
// we're missing two kings but have good pts, so go for a grand
nBid = MAKEBID(nAgreedSuit, 7);
status << "GRB47! We may not have all the kings, but with a total of " &
fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, go ahead and bid " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
// we're missing two or more kings, so settle for a small slam
nBid = MAKEBID(nAgreedSuit, 6);
if (nBid > nPartnersBid)
{
// bail out at 6 of the agreed suit
status << "GRB48! Since we're missing " & (4 - numTotalKings) &
" Kings and have a total of only " & fMinTPPoints & "-" & fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership, we lack sufficient strength for a grand slam and have to settle for a small slam at " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
// bail out at 6NT
nBid = BID_6NT;
status << "GRB49! Since we're missing " & (4 - numTotalKings) &
" Kings and have a total of only " & fMinTPCPoints & "-" & fMaxTPCPoints &
" HCPs in the partnership, we lack sufficient strength for a grand slam and have to settle for a small slam at " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
// update status and return
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
nGerberStatus = 3;
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
//
return FALSE;
}
//
//---------------------------------------------------------------
//
// RespondToConvention()
//
BOOL CCueBidConvention::RespondToConvention(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
// first see if another convention is active
if (bidState.GetActiveConvention() &&
(bidState.GetActiveConvention() != this))
return FALSE;
// basic test -- see if we had agreed on a suit last time
if (bidState.m_nAgreedSuit == NONE)
return FALSE;
// get status
int nStatus = bidState.GetConventionStatus(this);
//
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nPartnersBidLevel = bidState.nPartnersBidLevel;
int nPartnersSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
int nPartnersPrevSuit = bidState.nPartnersPrevSuit;
int nAgreedSuit = bidState.m_nAgreedSuit;
int nSupportLevel = bidState.nPartnersSuitSupport;
int nBid;
// see if partner made a cue bid
// it needs to be a bid that commits the partnership to game,
// after a suit has been agreed upon
if ((nAgreedSuit != NONE) && (nPartnersSuit != NOTRUMP) && (nPartnersSuit != nAgreedSuit) &&
((nPartnersBid > MAKEBID(nAgreedSuit,3)) && (nPartnersBid < bidState.GetGameBid(nAgreedSuit))))
{
//NCR what if suit was previously bid by this player???
// EG: N->1H, S->2C, N->3C, S->3H 3H is NOT a cue bid, it's a response to this player's previous bid
// NCR how to test if partner's current bid was in suit previously bid ???
// NCR what about a game bid???
int nSuit = BID_SUIT(nPartnersBid);
for(int i=0; i < player.GetNumBidsMade(); i++) { // NCR had to add const to this function def
int nSuitBid = pDOC->GetBidByPlayer(player.GetPosition(), i);
if(BID_SUIT(nSuitBid) == nSuit)
return FALSE; // NCR not cue if partner bid before ???
}
// NCR-295 game bid in agreed suit???
if(bidState.IsGameBid(nPartnersBid) && (nSuit == nAgreedSuit) ) // || CheckIfSuitBid(player, BID_SUIT(nPartnersBid)))
{
return FALSE; //NCR don't treat Game bid as cue bid
}
// met the requirements
status << "CUR0! Partner made a cue bid of " & BTS(nPartnersBid) &
", hinting at slam prospects.\n";
}
else
{
// this is not a cue bid
return FALSE;
}
//
// respond to a cue bid only if we have an interest in slam
//
// only qualify if we have 30+ team points, _OR_
// strong trump support and 28+ poitns
//
if (bidState.m_fMinTPPoints >= 30)
{
// 30+ team points
status << "2CUR1! And since we have " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
"+ points in the partnership, we want to respond favorably.\n";
}
else if ((nSupportLevel >= SS_GOOD_SUPPORT) &&
(bidState.m_fMinTPPoints >= 28))
{
// good support (4 good or 5 moderate cards)
status << "2CUR2! And since we have " & bidState.SLTS(nPartnersSuit) &
" trump support, " &
((bidState.m_fMinTPPoints >= 30)? " as well as " : " albeit only with ") &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" points in the partnership, we want to respond favorably.\n";
}
else
{
// insufficient strength for slam -- correct back to the agreed suit
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nAgreedSuit);
status << "CUR4! But we don't have the points (only " &
bidState.m_fMinTPPoints & "-" & bidState.m_fMaxTPPoints &
" pts in the partnership) or the excellent trump support needed for a marginal slam, so we decline by returning to the agreed suit at a bid of " &
BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
//
// else we're playing along -- find the cheapest response
//
if (nStatus == CONV_INACTIVE)
{
// first invocation -- find the cheapest Ace
int nSuit = GetCheapestAce(hand, nPartnersSuit, bidState.m_nAgreedSuit);
// found a suit with an ace?
if ((nSuit != nPartnersSuit) && (nSuit != nAgreedSuit))
{
// found a suit to cue bid
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit);
status << "CUR20! Respond to partner's cue bid, showing our cheapest ace (" &
STS(nSuit) & ") with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_RESPONDED_ROUND1);
return TRUE;
}
else
{
// found no ace, or else it's in the trump suit, so either way
// just sign off at the agreed suit
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nAgreedSuit);
if (hand.SuitHasCard(nSuit, ACE))
status << "CUR22! But our only Ace is in the trump suit of " &
STSS(nAgreedSuit) & ", so sign off at a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
else
status << "CUR24! We have no other Aces to offer, so sign off with the agreed " &
STSS(nAgreedSuit) & " suit at a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
}
else if (nStatus == CONV_RESPONDED_ROUND1)
{
// second invocation -- find cheapest King or void
// first invocation -- find teh cheapest Ace
int nSuit = GetCheapestKingOrVoid(hand, nPartnersSuit, bidState.m_nAgreedSuit);
// found an appropriate suit?
if ((nSuit != nPartnersSuit) && (nSuit != nAgreedSuit))
{
// found a suit to cue bid
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit);
status << "CUR30! Respond to partner's cue bid, showing our cheapest " &
((hand.GetSuitLength(nSuit) > 0)? "King" : "void suit") &
" (in " & STS(nSuit) & ") with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
// bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_RESPONDED_ROUND2);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else
{
// found no king or void, or else found a king in the trump suit,
// so either way, just sign off at the agreed suit
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nAgreedSuit);
if (hand.SuitHasCard(nSuit, KING))
status << "CUR32! But our only Ace is in the trump suit of " &
STSS(nAgreedSuit) & ", so sign off at a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
else
status << "CUR34 We have no other Kings or void suits to offer, so sign off with the agreed " &
STSS(nAgreedSuit) & " suit at a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
}
else
{
// error!
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_ERROR);
return FALSE;
}
}
//
//==========================================================
//
// Rebidding as opener after partner responds to a Michaels Cue Bid
//
BOOL CMichaelsCueBidConvention::HandleConventionResponse(const CPlayer& player,
const CConventionSet& conventions,
CHandHoldings& hand,
CCardLocation& cardLocation,
CGuessedHandHoldings** ppGuessedHands,
CBidEngine& bidState,
CPlayerStatusDialog& status)
{
// check status
if ((bidState.GetConventionStatus(this) != CONV_INVOKED_ROUND1) &&
(bidState.GetConventionStatus(this) != CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2))
return FALSE;
//
// get some info
//
int nBid;
double fPts = bidState.fPts;
double fAdjPts = bidState.fAdjPts;
double fCardPts = bidState.fCardPts;
int nPrefSuit = bidState.nPrefSuit;
int nPrefSuitStrength = bidState.nPrefSuitStrength;
int nPreviousSuit = bidState.nPreviousSuit;
int nPreviousBidLevel = bidState.nPreviousBidLevel;
BOOL bBalanced = bidState.bBalanced;
//
int nPartnersBid = bidState.nPartnersBid;
int nPartnersBidLevel = bidState.nPartnersBidLevel;
int nPartnersSuit = bidState.nPartnersSuit;
int nPartnersSuitSupport = bidState.nPartnersSuitSupport;
int nPartnersPrevSuit = bidState.nPartnersPrevSuit;
int numSupportCards = bidState.numSupportCards;
//
// handling partner's Michaels response
//
int nStatus = bidState.GetConventionStatus(this);
if (nStatus == CONV_INVOKED)
{
// first check for a strange response
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) || (nPartnersBid == BID_REDOUBLE))
{
// we don't understand partner's bid
return CConvention::HandleConventionResponse(player, conventions, hand, cardLocation, ppGuessedHands, bidState, status);
}
// if we're holding the STRONG Michaels hand indicate it by cue-bidding the
// enemy suit again
if (bidState.fPts >= PT_COUNT(17))
{
nBid = MAKEBID(nPreviousSuit, 3);
status << "MCLRH12! with a strong Michaels hand (" & bidState.fPts &
" pts), cue bid the enemy suit again at " & BTS(nBid) &
" to indicate our strength.\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
return TRUE;
}
// did partner bid 2NT, asking for the minor?
if (ISMAJOR(nPreviousSuit) && (nPartnersBid == BID_2NT))
{
// with a weak Michaels opener, indicate the minor
int nSuit = bidState.GetLongerSuit(CLUBS, DIAMONDS);
nBid = MAKEBID(nSuit, 3);
status << "MCLRH10! With the weak flavor of Michaels, respond to partner's Michaels minor inquiry with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) &
", indicating " & STS(nSuit) & " as the unknown minor.\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2);
return TRUE;
}
// did partner cue-bid the enemy suit (a slam try)?
if ((nPartnersSuit == nPreviousSuit) && (nPartnersBidLevel == nPreviousBidLevel+1))
{
// determine the cheapest of the two suits
int nCheapestSuit;
if (ISMINOR(nPreviousSuit))
nCheapestSuit = HEARTS; // 5/5 in the majors, so Hearts is cheapest
else
nCheapestSuit = bidState.GetLongerSuit(CLUBS, DIAMONDS);
// respond affirmatively only with a strong hand
status << "2MCLRH20! Partner cue bid the enemy suit, which is a game or slam try.\n";
if (bidState.fPts >= PT_COUNT(17))
{
// jump into Blackwood
status << "MCLRH21! And with " & bidState.fPts & " pts in hand, proceed towards slam in the preferred "&
STSS(bidState.nPrefSuit) & " suit.\n";
bidState.InvokeBlackwood(bidState.nPrefSuit);
}
else if ( (ISMAJOR(nCheapestSuit) && (bidState.fPts >= PT_COUNT(9))) ||
(ISMINOR(nCheapestSuit) && (bidState.fPts >= PT_COUNT(12))) )
{
// stop at game in the cheapest suit
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nCheapestSuit);
status << "MCLRH22! But with only " & bidState.fPts & " pts in hand, forget about slam and stop at game in the cheapest suit ("&
STS(nCheapestSuit) & ") at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
}
else
{
// 8 or fewer pts -- bail out in the cheapest suit
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nCheapestSuit);
status << "MCLRH23! But with only " & bidState.fPts & " pts in hand, forget about slam and bail out in the cheapest suit (" &
STS(nCheapestSuit) & ") at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
}
// done
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
//
// else partner made a signoff, invitational, or game bid
//
if (bidState.IsGameBid(nPartnersBid))
{
status << "MCLRH30! Partner responded to our Michaels Cue bid with a game bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", so we should pass.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
else if (nPartnersBid != BID_PASS)
{
// see if we should raise partner to game
status << "2MCLRH40! Partner responded to our Michaels Cue bid with a bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", a possible invitation to game.\n";
// go to game with 17+ pts (strong hand)
if (fPts < PT_COUNT(17))
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "MCLRH41! But since we opened Michaels with a weak hand (" & fPts &
") pts, we likely do not have the points for game and have to pass.\n";
}
else
{
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit);
status << "MCLRH42! and since we opened Michaels with a strong hand (" & fPts &
") pts, we can raise to game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
else
{
status << "2MCLRH49! Partner passed" & (bidState.bLHOInterfered? "after opponents interference" : "") &
", so Michaels is off.\n";
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return FALSE;
}
// done
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else if (nStatus == CONV_INVOKED_ROUND2)
{
// last time, we either showed our minor suit or indicated our strength
// with another cue bid of the opponents' suit
// first check for a strange response
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) || (nPartnersBid == BID_REDOUBLE))
{
// we don't understand partner's bid
return CConvention::HandleConventionResponse(player, conventions, hand, cardLocation, ppGuessedHands, bidState, status);
}
// did we have the strong hand?
if (bidState.fPts >= PT_COUNT(17))
{
// see what partner's reaction was
if (nPartnersSuit == BID_4NT)
{
// parter still wants to see our minor!!!
int nSuit = bidState.GetLongerSuit(CLUBS, DIAMONDS);
nBid = bidState.GetCheapestShiftBid(nSuit);
status << "MCLRH50! After our second Michaels cue bid of the enemy suit, partner still wants to see the unknown minor, so show it (" &
STS(nSuit) & ") with a bid of " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_INVOKED_ROUND3);
return TRUE;
}
// else partner's bid was natural
if (bidState.IsGameBid(nPartnersBid))
{
if (fPts < PT_COUNT(20))
{
status << "MCLRH55! Partner responded to our second Michaels cue bid with a game bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", so we should pass.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
else
{
// jump to slam
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersSuit, 6);
status << "MCLRH55! Partner responded to our second Michaels cue bid with a game bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", and with " & fPts & "+ in hand, we can go ahead and jump to slam at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
else if (nPartnersBid != BID_PASS)
{
// see if we should raise partner to game
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit);
status << "MCLRH56! Partner responded to our second Michaels cue bid of the enemy suit with a bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", an invitation to game -- so go ahead and bid game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
if (bidState.bLHOInterfered)
status << "MCLRH58! Partner passed our second Michaels cue bid after interference, so we have to pass also.\n";
else
status << "MCLRH59! Partner passed in spite of our second Michaels cue bid, so we should pass also.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
}
else
{
// partner responded to our minor answer
if (bidState.IsGameBid(nPartnersBid))
{
status << "MCLRH60! Partner responded to our Michaels minors answer with a game bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", so we should pass.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
else if (nPartnersBid != BID_PASS)
{
// see if we should raise partner to game
status << "MCLRH70! Partner responded to our Michaels minor answer with a bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", a possible invitation to game.\n";
// go to game with 17+ pts (strong hand)
if (fPts < PT_COUNT(17))
{
nBid = BID_PASS;
status << "MCLRH72! But since we opened Michaels with a weak hand (" & fPts &
") pts, we likely do not have the points for game and have to pass.\n";
}
else
{
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit);
status << "MCLRH72! and since we opened Michaels with a strong hand (" & fPts &
") pts, we can raise to game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
else
{
if (bidState.bLHOInterfered)
status << "MCLRH75! Partner passed our Michaels minor answer after interference, so we have to pass also.\n";
else
status << "MCLRH76! Partner passed our Michaels minor answer, so we should pass also.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
}
// done
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
else if (nStatus == CONV_INVOKED_ROUND3)
{
// first check for a strange response
if ((nPartnersBid == BID_DOUBLE) || (nPartnersBid == BID_REDOUBLE))
{
// we don't understand partner's bid
return CConvention::HandleConventionResponse(player, conventions, hand, cardLocation, ppGuessedHands, bidState, status);
}
// we indicated our strength with another cue bid, and partner asked
// to see our minor, _then_ bid
if (bidState.IsGameBid(nPartnersBid))
{
if (fPts < PT_COUNT(20))
{
status << "MCLRH80! Partner responded to our Michaels minor answer with a game bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", so we should pass.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
else
{
// jump to slam
nBid = MAKEBID(nPartnersSuit, 6);
status << "MCLRH81! Partner responded to our Michaels minor answer with a game bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", and with " & fPts & "+ in hand, we can go ahead and jump to slam at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
}
else if (nPartnersBid != BID_PASS)
{
// see if we should raise partner to game
nBid = bidState.GetGameBid(nPartnersSuit);
status << "MCLRH85! Partner responded to our Michaels minor answer with a bid of " &
bidState.szPB & ", an invitation to game -- so go ahead and bid game at " & BTS(nBid) & ".\n";
}
else
{
if (bidState.bLHOInterfered)
status << "MCLRH86! Partner passed our Michaels minor answer after interference, so we have to pass also.\n";
else
status << "MCLRH87! Partner passed in spite of our Michaels minor answer, so we should pass also.\n";
nBid = BID_PASS;
}
// done (finally!)
bidState.SetBid(nBid);
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_FINISHED);
return TRUE;
}
// oops!
bidState.SetConventionStatus(this, CONV_ERROR);
return FALSE;
}