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(Message started by: 99of9 on Jan 16^th, 2004, 4:18pm)

Title: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
Post by 99of9 on Jan 16^th, 2004, 4:18pm

So now we know that Bot_Bomb is the computer challenger, we get to find out the name of the humaanator?

Title: Re: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
Post by MrBrain on Jan 16^th, 2004, 10:37pm

Isn't it Frank? He's the human champion.

Title: Re: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
Post by 99of9 on Jan 17^th, 2004, 5:24am

Maybe, but not neccessarily.

Omar and Aamir have a bilateral decision - the human tournament was not directly associated.

For example they may choose for Omar to represent humanity because he is consistently at the top of the rankings. Or Naveed because he is often the best at humiliating bots. Or Clauchau .... etc

So basically I'd like to find out what the call actually is. This year's challenge could be very close!

Title: Re: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
Post by JeroenDonkers on Jan 19^th, 2004, 10:37am

Hello,

The human player in the Arimaa Challenge Match will be Omar Syed. (First backup: Naveed Siddiqui, second backup: Frank Heinemann). The challenge match will take place from 2 till 13 February 2004. The schedule of the challenge will be published at january 28.

Jeroen Donkers (ICGA)

Title: Re: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
Post by 99of9 on Jan 19^th, 2004, 5:11pm

Great!

I've always liked the idea of Omar defending his own prize... it shall be a titan duel for sure. I'll be watching! (presuming it's scheduled at a time we Europeans can watch ;-))

Title: Re: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
Post by omar on Jan 20^th, 2004, 8:44pm

Originally I was thinking of selecting Frank to play the Challenge match since he is officially the world champion. But when I discussed it with him, he sounded a bit nervious about doing it since so much was at stake. So I guess I'll have to do it.

I never thought I would be the one having to play against the computer. I really am not too good at strategy games; my Chess and Go rating on Yahoo is pretty low (don't ask how low :-).

I also never thought that the computers would be playing as good as Bomb does this soon. David really did an increadible job on that program.

It's definitely going to be an interesting match. I am looking forward to it.

Omar

Title: Re: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
Post by MrBrain on Jan 21^st, 2004, 7:28am

Good luck in the match, Omar. I will be rooting for you! :)