Author: Robert Hyatt
Date: 08:01:34 10/23/03
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On October 22, 2003 at 21:02:04, Zach Wegner wrote: >when hashing, is it really necessary to hash the exact fractional depth, or is >it ok to just hash depth/PLY? I am thinking it is better to do the latter >because it saves space and also if the current depth is (say) 1.3 plies and the >hash table says 1.2, there wont be a cutoff, while the actual depth searched is >the same. or is it necessary because you might extend .7 plies on the next ply, >giving a premature cutoff? You need to hash the real depth number. Otherwise you will incorrectly match and produce search inconsistencies.
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