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Subject: Re: Looks like it might be a 3 way ftie for first

Author: Russell Reagan

Date: 19:49:36 01/20/03

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On January 20, 2003 at 19:34:25, Miguel A. Ballicora wrote:

>The more the merrier. Less chances for a fluke.

I guess it depends what perspective you are coming from as to whether this is a
good thing or a bad thing. You obviously think a fluke is a bad thing. I think
it would be exciting to see an engine that wouldn't normally be a contender to
be in the hunt. I believe a lot of other people share this view, since people
get excited when (for example) Quark has a chance to win going into the last
round, in a strong CCT4. Plus it gives more incentive for people to join if
there are fewer rounds, for more than one reason. Besides, if you are hoping to
avoid a fluke (which to me means that you want the best engine to win), you will
need a LOT of rounds to really determine the "best".



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