Re: [computer-go] FF[5] (was: SGC)

[Inge Wallin <inge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Regarding a new version of SGF:

On Wednesday 01 September 2004 19.14, Anders Kierulf wrote:
> My opinion is that a new standard should clarify, simplify, and extend
> concepts that have been implemented in several programs and have proven
> successful. If, for example, the SGC compression gets adopted and becomes
> popular, something like that is a good candidate for including in a new
> standard. Pie in the sky concepts are not.

I agree

> Besides working on a completely new FF[5] standard, I think there is value
> in small refinements to the FF[4] specification (which is great, thanks
> Arno!).

Yes.  Please don't throw out what we already have.

> - Add recommendations for ranks to distinguish between amateurs and
> professionals (p for professionals, d for amateurs, k for kyu players).

However, please keep in mind that the SGF is the Smart _Game_ Format, not the 
Smart Go Format.  The dan/kyu rating is only used in games like go, renju and 
so on.  (This is not a vote against, just remember not to damage other games 
in the process.)

> - Provide links to extensions added by different SGF editors, so that
> conflicts can be avoided. For example, the SmartGo extensions are
> documented at http://www.smartgo.com/HTML/index.html?fileformat.htm.

	-Inge

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