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Subject: Re: ICC Computer Tourney

Author: Vincent Diepeveen

Date: 07:32:17 01/18/00

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On January 17, 2000 at 13:58:36, Peter McKenzie wrote:

With just a few rounds and many strong programs then seeding is
very important.

A single point more, or read a single weak opponent more, is very
important for the final ranking.

Vincent

>LambChop will run on Lonnie's 1ghz machine.
>
>I think seeding is reasonably important, it doesn't have to be 100% right but
>something sensible should be aimed for.  It has definite importance for the
>first round, where if you are in the bottom half of the seedings you will get a
>tough game first up.
>
>Many of the programs have played in computer tournaments, so we have a
>reasonable idea of their strength.  Most of the other programs are active on the
>servers, so their strength can be estimated too.  Obviously Ferret or Shredder
>should be to seed.  Shredder is a tough one, because I believe its an old
>version competing.
>
>cheers,
>Peter



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