Second Best
by Douglas Zare
1 March 2005
Douglas Zare
One of the big differences between backgammon and other games of skill
and chance is that we can get good numerical feedback from bots.
It is easier to improve if you focus on numbers you can control in
the short run rather than trying to affect the outcome of the game. It is
less frustrating, too, because you can see your improvement more rapidly
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Subject: Re: Second Best
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alexx21
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01 Mar 2005 11:18 EST
this is an excellent exercise.
it's no fun but great brainstorming.
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