Author: Andreas Guettinger
Date: 01:01:13 07/08/04
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On July 07, 2004 at 21:13:54, Will Singleton wrote: >On July 07, 2004 at 20:42:50, Jeffrey Wadsworth wrote: > >>On July 07, 2004 at 19:50:24, Gian-Carlo Pascutto wrote: >> >>>I have 2 simple suggestions: >>> >>>1) Automate the reporting of the results somewhat, and make sure someone >>>who has time is able to update the result webpages, add proper PGN and such. >>> >>>2) Add some kind of Java applet that shows the in-progress games >>>in a platform independent manner. This should be easy to do and possibly >>>software for it is already available as many human tournaments function in >>>this manner. (This is IMHO preferable over ICC/FICS because those do need >>>extra firewall openings whereas Java can work over WWW HTTP) >>> >>>Basically the organization of the tournament looks excellent, but the >>>reporting on the net could use some small improvement. >>> >>>I realize the people not being able to use playchess are a minority but >>>I feel such an event should try to cater to the computer chess enthousiasts >>>as much as possible since they quite obviously have the greatest interest in >>>it. >>> >>>And they're also the most vocal bunch ;-) >>> >>>-- >>>GCP >> >> >> >>The bottom line: They want you to use the Playchess software...pretty simple. >>Updating the tournament news somewhere else does not get that software on your >>system, etc. > >I agree that's the reason we don't see a Java applet or equivalent on the >official site, but it doesn't explain why the results, pgn and pairings cannot >be posted in a timely manner. My goodness, if I were hosting such an event, I >would have someone updating the site in near real-time, with all the relevant >info along with notes, comments from participants, photos, analysis, all geared >to enhance the enjoyment of the event for internet spectators. Of course, that >would take planning and effort. (This isn't meant to criticize Omid, who is >doing a fine job.) I just can't get over the fact that tremendous effort has >been expended in putting this tourney on, apparently a first-class event for the >participants, but so little attention paid to the world outside. Which is quite a pity, because there will be 20 completely happy participants, but some thousand very unhappy chess enthusiasts. regards Andy
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