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(Message started by: doublep on Jan 19^th, 2009, 2:09pm)

Title: cannot use PayPal
Post by doublep on Jan 19^th, 2009, 2:09pm

I cannot use PayPal, because it doesn't work in this wonderful country (you can test --- go to there site and observe there is no Belarus in country/region selection). Can I still have a bot registered if I agree to forfeit any prize money it might win?

Title: Re: cannot use PayPal
Post by Fritzlein on Jan 19^th, 2009, 2:54pm

How good is your bot this year? I might take a gamble and pay your entry fee in exchange for your winnings. ;)

Title: Re: cannot use PayPal
Post by doublep on Jan 20^th, 2009, 9:12am

Frankly, it doesn't even play yet, although pretty close to that. I lost intereset for some years and Aami-ra died uncopied somewhere on an old HDD. So, the new bot (Badger) is a start from scratch. However, I'm fairly certain I can write a bot that manages to score at least one win in the championship.

Title: Re: cannot use PayPal
Post by Fritzlein on Jan 20^th, 2009, 12:26pm

Badger doesn't even play yet? But the registration deadline is only 11 days away! This looks like a poor gamble to me, but on the other hand, I'd love to see another entry, so here's a deal: if you can get Badger to beat Arimaazilla by January 31, I'll pay your entry fee in exchange for your winnings. Is that fair?

P.S. I know aaaa isn't interested, but I'll make the same offer to bot_quad. ;)

Title: Re: cannot use PayPal
Post by doublep on Jan 20^th, 2009, 1:34pm

You underestimate my coding skills ;) Accepted, unless Omar shows up and offers something else, ok?

Title: Re: cannot use PayPal
Post by Fritzlein on Jan 20^th, 2009, 3:49pm

I am prepared to stand in awe of your skills. I certainly understand if Omar (or anyone else) beats my offer. :)

Title: Re: cannot use PayPal
Post by 99of9 on Jan 20^th, 2009, 4:00pm

I find the direction this thread has taken very amusing. And it may well be a good outcome for this year.

However, in the longer term, it would be a serious problem if over half of the world were excluded from direct participation in the arimaa challenge due to a corporate legality.

Title: Re: cannot use PayPal
Post by doublep on Jan 21^st, 2009, 9:13am

From the size of registration drop down I gathered that in most countries it is possible to use PayPal, so it is hardly half of the world. Still, yes, it would be nice if there were alternatives.

Title: Re: cannot use PayPal
Post by doublep on Dec 15^th, 2009, 3:24pm

So, the same is true this year as well. Anyone willing to pay for Badger on the same terms as the last time?

Title: Re: cannot use PayPal
Post by Fritzlein on Dec 15^th, 2009, 4:25pm

For sure. Last time I invested $10 to get $30 for Badger's three victories. This time the entry fee is higher ($20) and the prize pool is smaller (~$3 per win), but the entry fee is refunded as long as you upload your bot and don't break the rules. That seems like a pretty good bet to me. I have sent Badger's $20 entry fee to Omar by PayPal. Go Badger!

Title: Re: cannot use PayPal
Post by doublep on Dec 16^th, 2009, 1:52pm

Thank you.

Title: Re: cannot use PayPal
Post by Fritzlein on Mar 23^rd, 2010, 4:42pm

on 12/15/09 at 15:24:39, doublep wrote:

So, the same is true this year as well. Anyone willing to pay for Badger on the same terms as the last time?

My faith in you has paid off again, doublep. $20 entry fee invested for a $3.04 net profit. Thanks for following through on your commitment!

Title: Re: cannot use PayPal
Post by doublep on Mar 24^th, 2010, 12:04pm

on 03/23/10 at 16:42:53, Fritzlein wrote:

My faith in you has paid off again, doublep. $20 entry fee invested for a $3.04 net profit. Thanks for following through on your commitment!

That's around 60% per year! Other people becoming filthy rich off my hard work, d**n ;)