Author: Ómar Skúlason
Date: 08:20:28 11/15/05
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On November 15, 2005 at 07:03:09, Robert Hollay wrote: >On November 15, 2005 at 05:06:51, Ómar Skúlason wrote: > >> >>First of all, I want to thank the authors for this engine; GambitFruit. >>I think they are 3, Fabien, Thomas and Ryan. >>Toga II and now GambitFruit are giving the name _clone_ a new meaning. >>They are not so terrible anymore. >>The idea of downgrading a strong engine is stupid if you did ask me. > >If you didn't understand what I meant, here's the explanation: > > I'm using Arena. UCI parameters in Arena can be altered inside Arena, there >is not need to edit .ini files. Just check, click and select check-boxes, >radio-buttons or combo-boxes. > I would like an UCI parameter, selectable from a combo-box, something like >"Personality", where you can select different Personalities. This is not >downgrading the engine because the default personality would be that of the >full strength. If you don't like to change it, just leave it as it is. > This is just an extension to the engine's functionality. Why have somebody >to download plenty of engines if he just want to play against the computer. >Are you a super GM so that you can beat Fruit when you want? > Or do you think that personality settings in Crafty Classic 2004 or ProDeo >are stupid ideas too? > >Robert Hi Robert. You have canged my mind. I do not think it´s stupid to downgrade engine or making a personality settings any more. I am sorry if I have offended you. Stupid is a strong word and I wish that I had´nt used it. There are many that find satisfaction in beating a strong engine, even if they have to handicap it in some ways. And they have every right to it. Best regards, Ómar.
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