RE: [computer-go] Computer Go Server

[Ben Shoemaker <planetb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- Moi <dld@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> > This sounds pretty useful.  Automatic match setting negotiation and
> > opponent management are two areas I think people would find really
> helpful.
> 
> You don't need to negotiate. If your settings don't fit your opponent's:
> there will be no match. If both players configure the same (static)
> parameters for their match-request, there can be a game.

This is exactly my point.  If people could set a range of acceptable
options and the gateway-script could automatically negotiate a match within
these parameters, I think that would be more useful.
 
> [for handicapped games, the negotiation is even more painful, because
> the handicap/komi is established *after* the game has started] 

Interesting.  So the default is an even game, no matter the rating of the
two players?
 
> > 
> > Is this bridge/script something that is available for others to use or
> > reference?
> 
> No. for several reasons:

Okay.  Just asking.
 
> > Also, I see that nngs supports 19x19 ratings, is there the possibility
> of
> > 9x9 or 13x13?
> 
> No. Currently there are only ratings for 19*19. (Ladders for both 19 and
> 9)
> Could be changed or added, if someone is willing to look into it.
> Rating is based on pem's mlrate package.
> [ NB the ladders/ratingcode has not been tested/verified for several
> years, some of it may be be broken. Since it has not been altered, this
> should not be a big problem, IMO]

If I get some time, I'll investigate the code.  This seems like it would be
especially useful for computer programs, as many play 9x9 games.

Thanks.  I appreciate all your helpful answers.

Ben Shoemaker.


		
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