On 10/23/06, Don Dailey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm not very good at GO, but I would assume that it would change the game some. But it would be a change that was adjusted to. Knowing how to avoid these situations would be part of a good players strategy.
"Some" is an understatement. It would change the game quite a bit, since almost every game features kos, not only in actual play, but also in the considerations of both players.
How bad would it be? Would it create a situation where good players couldn't beat significantly weaker players any longer?
Yes; you can argue about the value of being able to win all kos in terms of handicap stones. I think it would be well over 4 stones. Being able to invade and create moonshine life is quite a perk. Could be a fun experiment to put to the test:) regards, -John _______________________________________________ computer-go mailing list computer-go@computer-go.org http://www.computer-go.org/mailman/listinfo/computer-go/
