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Subject: Re: Shredder 5 Comments - Lighter Note

Author: Richard Heldmann

Date: 18:58:37 12/07/00

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On December 07, 2000 at 15:45:56, Mogens Larsen wrote:

>On December 07, 2000 at 14:50:21, Richard Heldmann wrote:
>
>>I am considering buying Shredder 5.  I've seen many comments concerning its
>>strength and computer - computer results.
>>I would appreciate some comments concerning the interface and features when
>>playing against humans.  Is it a good to play against?
>
>I think it's quite nice to play against, even thought I haven't tried everything
>by far or played that many games. The announce moves option is too slow IMO. But
>the interface in general is okay and I like the Karpov comments. Especially the
>"Watch out" comment after you blunder a piece :o).
>
>There are different Shredder "personalities" to play against and you can make
>your own and different levels to choose from. But mostly time dependent, so the
>engine isn't weakened as such. Or so it seems (feels) :o).
>
>The book be altered to a certain extent though I wish there where more books to
>choose from. You can make your own books, but anyway. The 2D and 3D boards are
>acceptable. The default layouts could be better IMO. However, you can alter them
>to your satisfaction.
>
>If there's anything in particular you'd like to know, don't hesitate to ask.
>
>Mogens.

Well, since you offered, : )  Shredder 4 did not seem to offer the option to
pause the clocks once a game had been started.  Can I pause a game in Shredder 5
after the clocks have been started?  Sometimes I just have to stop a game in
progress.

Richard Heldmann



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