Re: [computer-go] Protocol B

[David G Doshay <ddoshay@xxxxxxx>]

On 29, Jul 2005, at 5:20 AM, Eric Boesch wrote:

> It appears that SlugGo plays AREA RULES *with a territory-rules 
> style*, just as Japanese players usually do when they play by Chinese 
> rules -- that is, SlugGo would rather pass than play an unnecessary 
> move inside its own territory.  That is all I meant by "Japanese 
> style".
SlugGo plays by area rules just fine and will accept playing by 
protocol A exactly the same way that GNU Go does. It is not that I 
don't want to code it, it is just that I do not like it. It is not that 
SlugGo would rather pass than play inside its own territory, it is that 
I would prefer to see it play that way, and I feel it is wrong to hold 
against such play the threat that dead stones are suddenly alive.

Again, I think it we should not agree to a protocol that so obviously 
holds out the possibility of rewards for behavior that humans would 
consider rude or stupid.

I do see the point of those who say "If they don't agree the first time 
they probably won't agree after that." I am thinking about that.

I am also leaving now to a place that does not have electronic access, 
so I will not be able to respond to anything until Tuesday.

Cheers,
David

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