Help Topics
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Introduction
Blackjack is a game where one wrong move can bring the cards tumbling down. When it comes to "beating the house" one must have accurate knowledge of
the best time to hit, stand, double-down or stay. So when there are ratings at stake, your standing is threatened, and you can't afford losses, then
it's time for Blackjack Buddy.
Blackjack Buddy is a non-intrusive tool that helps enhance your Blackjack playing skills and also improve your score. High on stealth and logic, Blackjack Buddy is the quintessential Blackjack helper and a must for lovers of this legendary card game.
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The Interface (GUI)
Blackjack Buddy works by scanning your current game board and providing you with valuable recommendations and hints via the
Show Hint and Play Hint features. This makes it possible to up your odds against the house and rake in some
serious loot. Really want to teach 'em a lesson? Sit back and watch as Blackjack Buddy becomes the blacjack master on Autoplay.
In addition to the basic afore-mentioned features, Blackjack Buddy has some extra abilities listed on its GUI. The Auto Wager
displays the current wager (or bet) of the game and can be changed by clicking on the chips. The Statistics records how many games have been played, how many
of those games have been lost or won, and how much money has been won. You can Reset these statistics at any time. Oh, and let us not
forget the Collapse feature. It minimizes the Buddy's GUI (you can expand it again at any time).
Blackjack Buddy also offers an arrangement of menu options: Options, Room and Help. You can learn more about these by reading below. |
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Menu Options
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The Options menu allows you to access Blackjack Buddy's settings and change them to suit your needs (see below). It also offers an opportunity to refer a buddy (tell a friend) about Blackjack Buddy and/or request a new feature. |
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The Room menu provides a backdoor link to MSN's Blackjack room. Note: If the room does not load, login to any MSN Blackjack game with your username and password first. |
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The Help menu provides instructions on how to use Blackjack Buddy, a link to the Play Buddy Help Center, shortcuts to buy and register your copy, and a valuable Bug Report feature to use when Blackjack Buddy isn't working. But perhaps the most valuable feature here is the auto check at startup which automatically checks for any updates. |
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| Settings
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| Settings |
Action |
| Window always on top |
Keeps Blackjack Buddy on top of all windows all the time |
| Always show hint |
Automatically illustrates the recommended action. |
| Minimize to tray |
Sends the Buddy to the tray (instead of the taskbar) when the minimize button is pressed. |
| Play sound on startup |
Turns the "Welcome to Play Buddy" greeting on and off. Also lets users insert their own sound file. |
| Keep game window on top |
Keeps the Blackjack applet (game window) on top of all other windows all the time. |
| Enable autoplay quick stop (space bar) |
Stops autoplay immediately when the space bar is hit. |
| Play Speed |
Adjusts how slow or fast rounds are completed during autoplay. |
| Play time |
Sets the autoplay game time for X number of hours to infinite. |
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How To Use
- Log on to MSN games with your username and password.
- Launch Blackjack Buddy when your game opens and/or select the room from the Rooms list. Upon entrance it automatically recognizes it and is ready to work.
- Press auto wager on the Buddy's GUI to alter your bet.
- Manual players can use the Play Hint option and/or refer to the Show Hint to see what Blackjack Buddy would do.
- Autoplayers need only press the autoplay button to have Blackjack Buddy complete the games automatically.
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Optimizing Performance
- Tag Team: Serious players can play on their own and simply refer to Blackjack Buddy's recommendations (show hint) when unsure what to do.
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HELP!
It won't recognize the game window
Double-check that you have the newest version available. Do this by using the check for update feature under the Help menu on the Buddy. Also, the "News" section at the top of this page has a link to "Updated Buddies." Here you can see if the Buddy has been recently updated and why.
Now make sure that all the system requirements for the Buddy are met. These include Windows XP or Vista, Internet Explorer, Sun Java, and appropriate display settings.
It won't work
First, go to the Help menu on the Buddy and visit the Troubleshoot page to see if your solution is there. No luck? Select the Bug Report feature under the HELP tab on the Buddy. Fill in the required fields, capture the screen, and then send it. Play Buddy Support will receive it and respond to you via e-mail.
Miscellaneous / Other
Don't see an answer to your question, or do you think something else needs to be added to this help file? If so, e-mail support@playbuddy.com with your suggestion. |
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Registering your software
Blackjack Buddy is trialware and it cannot be used once the seven day trial period has expired. To avoid losing a great buddy, buy your copy by using the Buy Now option in the HELP menu or use the link given below. If you have already purchased and need help registering, please click here.
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Download Blackjack Buddy
| Requirements |
| Windows XP or Vista |
| Sun Java |
| Internet Explorer 6.0+ |
Note: AOL users will need to open their games and operate their Buddies in IE Windows
| Found a bug? |
| Help us squash it! Report it using your buddy's HELP menu option |
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