Author: Stuart Cracraft
Date: 11:34:04 01/04/06
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On January 04, 2006 at 14:12:55, Dr. Wael Deeb wrote: >Hi, >I don't know any of these techniques....the reason I answer is that to express >my point of view regarding these online servers....for me it's a waste of time >to try to estimate engine x strength or to observe engine y playing style.... >Not to mention the annoying idea to make major conclutions or even a rating list >from games plyed there....for obvious reasons I believe :-) >Of course,a lot of people enjoy this kind of playing,so....let it be :-) >Cheers, >Dr.Wael Deeb While there may be cheaters there, the servers *are* maintaining ratings on the player(s) using the account, so there is at least something to base a rough guess on. I don't see this as any less accurate than what happens when someone wakes up and goes to a tournament. They may or may not be playing to form based on night's sleep, food, distractions, worries or issues with life, etc. I doubt there will be much better, ever. Stuart
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