1. Re: Has anyone actually finished any games lately? and
On Sat, 27 Sep 1997, Philip A Lettkeman wrote:
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> I'm actually about doing a version of Pente. Anybody ever heard of it?
> It used to be pretty popular and was actually created here in Stillwater,
> Oklahoma where I currently live? Well it wasn't created here it was
> created in Japan, but it was first marketed and sold from here.
My sister & I used to play Pente all the time. (about 15 years ago)
> Hey Michael, Do you think making skill levels for the computer player is
> easier? Or do you think it's possible to have the computer determine
> your skill level as you play, using your name to determine you from other
> players? (This is for any game in general)
Having distinct skill levels is easier. Teach it how to play, then teach
it how to play good. Making it learn from its (or your!) mistakes is
harder to program.
Michael Packard
