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Re: Attention guys...
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Date: 
Mon, 19 Jan 2004 16:13:24 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote:
<rule quote>
Timing
...The robot may use more or less time for any given move, however, it is
recommended that the robot must complete a single move in a maximum of three
minutes.
</rule quote>

Is there a three minute move time limit or is that just recommended?

It's recommended.  We didn't want to put in a hardset rule that said "be under
three minutes exactly" but we did want to discourage someone who would take 29
minutes or whatever to execute one move.

Obviously you're going to have to use your common sense and sense of the group
here.  I think everyones trying to be under three minutes.

Why the concern?

Calum



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  Re: Attention guys...
 
(...) Basically: - Use a move book for the first few plays of the game, so that these are instantaeous decisions. After all, if you're using Alpha-Beta, it's much less effective at pruning earlier in the game. - Try to keep time spent 'doing (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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  Re: Attention guys...
 
Steve, as much as I hate this: the rule is the rule. I personally don't want any more rule changes now. so the rule pages says 3 min. each player has up to 3 min. to move per turn. !!!!~BUT~!!!!! if two players agree ahead of time, ~!!and have the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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