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From: bruck@actcom.co.il (Uri Bruck)
Subject: Re: AIs on game sites
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Date: Thu, 7 Nov 1996 10:48:24 GMT
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riverton@sprynet.com (Richard Overton) wrote:


>I'm looking for examples (even reputed, unconfirmed examples) of
>computer programs that log onto game sites proceed to kick calculated
>butt. I've caught wind of accusations that some of the top-ranked
>players on FIBS are AIs, but could use more details. If you are a
>person who writes such programs -- double bonus!

>My goal? I'm a freelance writer putting together a story pitch on this
>topic, but first I need to be able to substantiate the existence of
>gaming AIs.

>Thank,

>ro

>Richard Overton
>San Francisco

>riverton@sprynet.com

There's a pbm server, where at least one of the games can be played
against a program, if you choose to, even thought the point of the
server is to play other people. I think the game is Abbalone.
You can find out more about this specific server at http://www.pbm.com


Uri



