Author: Terry McCracken
Date: 12:43:58 12/26/03
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On December 26, 2003 at 07:38:36, steven blincoe wrote: >Today's post Xmas offering is about a highly unique chess computer... > >It was the only computer ever made to offer an"EMOTION"feature >With this feature activated,if the computer's evaluation function jumped up in a >winning position it would "gloat" making victory sounds(high schrill tones) and >flashing lights >when in a losing position, it would make sad wimpering sounds (low deep tones)in >an effort to provoke sympathy from the player.in addition, it would flash lights >and make annoying noises while the player was on the move in an effort to >distract the player > >can anyone name this computer? >Emotional Regards >Steve > >PS..HI Djordje..please spell check the above >:)) Although I've never had the honours to see one up close and in action, the only machine that seems to fit that description, is the Novag Robot Adversary. It certainly made odd sounds, eletrical etc., when losing and if it were toast it would pick up its King and drop it, signifing its resignation. I don't know about every detail so I could be wrong here.... My answer is the Novag Robot Adversary, first sold in 1982. Terry
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