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Subject: Re: For Thomas Gaksch & Ryan B.

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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