Re: [Bug-gnubg] Re: Beaver/Raccoon in Match play

[Christian Anthon]

Enabling beavers for matchplay probably won't happen as the rule
change would have a substantial impact on the evaluation near the end
of the match. That is, implementing it amounts to more than just
enabling an option.

Christian.

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 7:47 PM, Hades <address@hidden> wrote:
> Hmm ok I see. Too bad, I thought there is an option to enable that feature.
> Can someone tell me how often the developers update particular things or if
> you can contact them?
>
> Cheers Hades
>
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> Timothy Y. Chow schrieb:
>>
>> Myshkin LeVine <address@hidden> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>
>>>   The standard rules of backgammon do not allow for Beavers and  Raccoons
>>> in match play.
>>>
>>
>> [...]
>>
>>>
>>> So yes it is your mistake. :-)
>>>
>>
>> It's a bit harsh to call it a "mistake," even in jest.  I would say
>> instead: Using beavers and raccoons in match play is nonstandard.  GNU
>> Backgammon can't implement every nonstandard variant out there.  The
>> developers are likely to implement only the most common variants.  It's
>> possible that this particular variant will gain in popularity, and then
>> someone might implement it.  Right now, though, it looks unlikely, because
>> so few people play this way.
>>
>> Tim
>>
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