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Re: rtlToronto, the Road Ahead/VM Questions
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Wed, 21 Aug 2002 18:22:17 GMT
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----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Magno <cmagno@rogers.com>
> > So is the competition to find the best capitalist or the best robot
> > designer? This is not a rhetorical question, I'd like to hear what
> > people think.
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> BOTH!!
So, it's best capitalist AND robot designer?
It seems like using money as the ONLY criteria to decide the winner will really only determine the best capitalist, not the best robot designer. For example, if there are two machines that are very similar, the winner will likely be the 'more capitalist' design, not the better mechanical design. Especially, if 'voting' is done by the general public. IF the only votes come from fellow builders, then some weight will be give to the machine itself. But others may say, "This one gives me 2 M&Ms for a penny, while the cool one only gives me 1 M&M for a penny. I'll take 2 M&Ms."
Also, this may actually discourage some types of machines. Like a Pepsi (can) machine. I doubt anyone would even attempt that, because there's no way it could win. But that would be REALLY cool to see.
And the slot machine... I doubt anyone would 'play' with the intent of winning money. (they'd still want to play) But if it didn't pay out, well, it would kind of suck as a machine. So what happens with that money? Can the player keep the money, if they want? (rhetorical question)
To me (IMHO) it seems like there's a lot more that could be done, if the device is not limited by trying to make money.
But that's just my 0.02$US (which, of course is worth more...)
Steve
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