Re: [computer-go] CGOS pairings using Christoph Birk formula

2006-10-16 Thread Don Dailey
> When I have some free time and if Don is interested, I may run some > simulations for the method I proposed and post some results. Don, > please let me know whether your mind is made up already. I am pretty sure I will stick with my original idea now of just choosing the best of N random sele

[computer-go] 7x7 Go server

2006-10-16 Thread Don Dailey
I have a little 7x7 go server up and running. I'm currently getting a few player seeded - it will take quite a while to get established ratings for players when only AnchorMan is established. I am also working out a few web server issues. There is no way to see the results until this is figure

Re: [computer-go] FW: 2006 Cotsen Go Tournament

2006-10-16 Thread Ray Tayek
At 11:33 PM 9/30/2006, you wrote: At 09:25 PM 9/26/2006, you wrote: ... Any updates on how the Cotsen will be dealing with computer competitors? ... programs may enter and play against humans. please pre register - you will get your money back if you play all of your games. prize is $250.

Re: [computer-go] CGOS pairings using Christoph Birk formula

2006-10-16 Thread Christoph Birk
On Mon, 16 Oct 2006, Don Dailey wrote: What I have decided on, based on several different simulations, is the following: 1. Fix N at 3 2. Pick one unpaired player P at random. 3. Loop 3 times doing the following: 4. Select a potential unpaired opponent R as a candidate opponent

Re: [computer-go] FW: 2006 Cotsen Go Tournament

2006-10-16 Thread David Doshay
Will other programmers be bringing their programs? I plan to be there with SlugGo, which involves traveling with a cluster ... and that is quite a bother! Last year Anders was there with SmartGo, and we played our programs against each other the day before. Anders tells me that this year he will

Re: [computer-go] FW: 2006 Cotsen Go Tournament

2006-10-16 Thread Ray Tayek
At 02:55 PM 10/16/2006, you wrote: Will other programmers be bringing their programs? don't know. I plan to be there with SlugGo, which involves traveling with a cluster ... and that is quite a bother! yes, but if no one else enters, you have a lock :) Last year Anders was there with Smar