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Subject: Re: Frustrated beyond words

Author: Michael J Sherwin

Date: 11:00:22 02/16/06

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On February 16, 2006 at 06:19:01, Christopher Conkie wrote:

>On February 16, 2006 at 04:49:19, Michael J Sherwin wrote:
>
>>On February 15, 2006 at 16:13:31, David B Weller wrote:
>>
>>>I am fascinated by the incredible speed you attained
>>>
>>>And carnivor seemed to work ok in arena ... [your readme mentioned crashing]
>>>
>>>But there are so many fascinating avenues out here in cyberspace!!
>>>
>>>I was looking at your movegen in carnivor and I couldnt figure out how you were
>>>stepping along lines and diagonals ?? I didnt even see the loop/while/fornext??
>>>
>>>Of course, 10 minutes is hardly enough time to digest such things ...
>>
>>Hi david,
>>
>>  When I have a chance, I will write an explanation of how carnivor works and
>>then post a follow up.
>
>Hello Michael,
>
>The lookup method you have made is very interesting indeed. The way you provided
>it in the form of of minimal source is also fine. It's when the/a whole
>professional engine appears as source that my heart sinks. We know that there
>are those who do not take the time to assimulate the concepts behind as you
>know. The illustration of method is all anyone needs.
>
>Your method of creating fast move generators is new, different and you are to be
>congratulated on it.
>
>Very nice.
>
>Regards
>
>Christopher

Thank you Christopher for all your kind words. And I especially like the title
that you have bestowed upon me -- Maestro of speed. I think that I will have it
engraved and placed over my bedstand or something.



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