From: Manabu Terao mx3 ttcn ne jp> Date: 30 jul 2004 Subject: Re: Todai Shogi Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Save up to 67% on Omaha Steaks + Get 6 FREE Burgers and a=20 FREE Cutlery Set + Cutting Board! http://click.topica.com/= caacpgja2i6YsbnuqMaa/OmahaSteaks ------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Shogi fans, Although I do not have Todai shogi and I only have Gekisashi2=20 and Kakinoki Shogi IV, I guess the phenomenon is because average=20 users here in Japan does not like waiting too long, especially=20 if their opponent is a computer program. I do not think you've=20 done anything wrong. In case of my observation of Gekisashi2, it thinks at longest 29 seconds per move under the unlimited time=20 condition. This is all I can answer now. Manabu Terao > Actually I may be understating its current strength, because no matt= er what time limit I select, the program plays far faster than necessary fo= r that time limit. I'm wondering if anyone else can explain this phenomenon= or can tell me if I might possibly be doing something wrong. It seems as i= f the program is unaware of the speed of the computer on which it runs (2.8= GHZ). I have the feeling that if the program slowed down to use its time f= ully, it might already be too strong for me, but that's just speculation. Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Buy Stocks and Index Funds for just $4 No Account or=20 Investment Minimums and No Inactivity Fees Automatically=20 invest weekly or monthly and build your future. http://click.topica.com/= caacpgIa2i6YsbnuqMaf/Sharebuilder ------------------------------------------------------------------- --^---------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to: = shogi-l shogi net EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a2i6Ys.= bnuqMa.= c2hvZ2kt Or send an email to: shogi-unsubscribe topica com For Topica's complete suite of email marketing solutions visit: http://www.topica.com/?p=3DTEXFOOTER --^----------------------------------------------------------------