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99of9
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2004 Arimaa Challenge
« on: Jan 16th, 2004, 4:18pm » |
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So now we know that Bot_Bomb is the computer challenger, we get to find out the name of the humaanator?
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MrBrain
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Re: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
« Reply #1 on: Jan 16th, 2004, 10:37pm » |
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Isn't it Frank? He's the human champion.
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Re: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
« Reply #2 on: Jan 17th, 2004, 5:24am » |
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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!
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Re: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
« Reply #3 on: Jan 19th, 2004, 10:37am » |
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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)
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Re: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
« Reply #4 on: Jan 19th, 2004, 5:11pm » |
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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  )
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Re: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
« Reply #5 on: Jan 20th, 2004, 8:44pm » |
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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
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Re: 2004 Arimaa Challenge
« Reply #6 on: Jan 21st, 2004, 7:28am » |
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Good luck in the match, Omar. I will be rooting for you!
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