Author: Tom Kerrigan
Date: 02:39:31 04/28/00
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On April 27, 2000 at 20:53:28, Michael Cummings wrote: >I do not understand then what you want out of a tournament like this. Do you >want the best program, or do you want it only to be a place where you can meet >fellow programmers and play a few games of chess. If you look up the words, a "world championship" does not necessarily determine the best in the world. It's just some competition. If you expect the WMCCC to determine the best program in the world, you are in for a big disappointment. First of all, every WMCCC that I know about has been missing several top programs. Second, the hardware is not uniform. Third, there are so few rounds that luck plays a major role. So if you give up on trying to determine the best program, what are you left with? If the programmers attend the WMCCC, then the event is exciting. People are excited about their programs and the possibilities of doing well. It's a unique opportunity to meet other programmers in person, share ideas, get excited about each other's programs, go to bars and drink, and generally have a good time. This stuff is pretty much impossible unless the programmers attend. -Tom
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