RE: [computer-go] future KGS Computer Go Tournaments - two sections?

["David Fotland" <fotland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I like this idea.  A serious division, and an open/fun/experimental/casual
division.

David

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:computer-go-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Nick Wedd
> Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 6:11 AM
> To: computer-go
> Subject: [computer-go] future KGS Computer Go Tournaments - 
> two sections?
> 
> 
> I would like to hear your views on something which was proposed in 
> discussion during yesterday's KGS Computer Go Tournament.
> 
> The proposal is to run future such events as two "divisions", with 
> admission to the "upper" division being more tightly controlled.
> 
> On one hand, I want to take reasonable steps to deter 
> cheating.  I also 
> want to avoid clones of GNU Go, and programs which use GNU Go code to 
> select their moves.  Both require that I should know 
> something about the 
> bot, and preferably also about its creator.  Specifically, if 
> a bot _is_ 
> found to be cheating, I would like to be able to name and shame the 
> person responsible, and I can only do this if I know his real name.
> 
> On the other hand, I would like the tournaments to be fun for as many 
> people as possible.  I would therefore like to be able to admit 
> metamachines that use GNUGo code, modified GNUGo clones, and 
> anonymous 
> entries.
> 
> By having two divisions, I could achieve both.  The upper 
> division would 
> be restricted to what I was convinced was original code from known 
> individuals.  The lower division would be open to all, or 
> almost all.  I 
> believe that there is not technical obstacle to this;  as far 
> as KGS is 
> concerned there would be two distinct but simultaneous tournaments.
> 
> What do people think?
> 
> Nick
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