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Subject: 
Re: tic-tac-toe bots
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lugnet.org.us.laflrc
Date: 
Fri, 4 Nov 2005 14:00:22 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.laflrc, Steve Hassenplug wrote:

> Why does it need to be limited to a single RCX?
> 
> Of all the people who are likely to participate, can you think of any that are
> limited to one RCX?
> 
> Also, it doesn't have to be "one" robot.  You could make a robot that plays the game
> from one side of the board, and another that clears the board from an adjacent side.
> 
> Anyone else have an opinion?
> 
> Steve

It just seems like we would probably be handing 1st place (or the top few spots)
to builders who had the time & resources to build 2 rcx robots or 2 separate
robots.  I'm not sure we should do this.  Yes, most people who are likely to
participate have the resources to field multiple-rcx entries.  But not everybody
could (or would want to).  Do we want to "require" multiple RCX entries to be
competitive?

I don't know.

John



Message has 2 Replies:
  Re: tic-tac-toe bots
 
(...) I'm ok with that. :) But, of course, you guys know I'll spend the time & resources to build such a robot. (...) I'm OK with that. Anyone else? Steve (21 years ago, 4-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
  tic-tac-toe - Clearing the board
 
Ok, let me pose this question. In our Tic-Tac-Toe game, Should we offer a time bonus (subtract some time) for a robot that can clear the board after the game is over? Assuming robots will play two games against each other robot, that means each (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)

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  Re: tic-tac-toe bots
 
(...) Actually, planning for future events (like 3T) is also good. So, thanks. (...) ... (...) Why does it need to be limited to a single RCX? Of all the people who are likely to participate, can you think of any that are limited to one RCX? Also, (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)

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