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Subject: Crafty USAGE ignored if playing a computer?

Author: Dave Kuntzsch

Date: 11:33:13 07/29/04


Some time ago, I posted some conmments about Crafty leaving so much time on the
table because time management seemed so conservative. Furthermore, the USAGE
parameter in the .rc file didn't seem to have any effect. I questioned the way
usage_level worked in time.c and got a response from Dr. Hyatt satisfying me
that it, in fact, was working correctly. I forgot about the issue. Recently
though, I became curious as to what happened when COMPUTER was in the .rc file.
I discovered that usage_level is set to 0 in option.c when specified. I assume
that if the GUI issues a COMPUTER command, the same thing happens. From my
experience with testing the USAGE parameter, this might be the reason for my
belief that it wasn't working. If I am correct, is there a reason for ignoring
USAGE when playing a computer, and is there a way around it?

Dave



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