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Subject: Re: Does someone have a list of all ICC computer accounts?

Author: Bob Durrett

Date: 15:01:17 09/25/03

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On September 25, 2003 at 17:45:13, enrico carrisco wrote:

>On September 25, 2003 at 15:09:23, Michel Langeveld wrote:
>
>>Any info is welcome ... also of not existing accounts
>
>Try the server command     =comp
>
>Get ready for the pages of scrolling.  :)\
>
>-elc.

I did that and got the "long list" as promised.

How does one determine which are humans using computer assistance [or computers
using human assistance : )]and which are just unassisted computers?  I might be
willing to set up a new account for myself to play "advanced chess" but detest
playing against purely non-human silicon monsters.  For one thing, it is
difficult to carry on a conversation with a silicon monster during the game.

One way is to "finger" each and every one on your list and HOPE that the answer
is given.  It would also be possible to "message" each one and simply ask.
Isn't there a better way?

Incidentally, I understand that some of the computers at ICC are set to play
amateur-level chess.  It might be nice to play training games against such
computers if there were a way to set up the initial position &/or restrict the
opening book used by the computer.  [Of course, this can be done at home without
ICC if one can find and acquire a sufficiently "dumb" engine.]  I have never
done that, but it sounds like an interesting possibility.

Bob D.



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