Author: Charles Milton Ling
Date: 17:39:21 05/16/00
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On May 16, 2000 at 19:31:15, Hans Gerber wrote: >On May 16, 2000 at 19:04:16, Charles Milton Ling wrote: > >>It seems apparent to me that the only way to resolve the problem this game >>seemingly posed is that computers (or their operators) NEVER offer draws. Have >>fun, humans. (And you won't even be able to protest anymore.) >> > >I think the rules already say that. F. Morsch should not have offered a draw. >But the computer could have been programmed for such draws. Then the draw could >be offered. But not in a position with -2. This would be improper behavior >anyway. Exception technical draws. To repeat: computer NEVER offers draws. No arguments possible, no debate. (As far as improper behaviour is concerned, it is always legitimate to offer a draw ONCE, regardless of position. Not necessarily nice, but acceptable. GMs do it all the time. You'll have to trust me on this.) Charley
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