I Am Lost With This SlowChess 2.960-Makes No Sense

[geots]

Ah, for the old days where a version was released and you just installed it and started play. As far as I can tell it belongs to A. Schmidt. I suppose this 2.960e that was just released is an updated version to 2.96 that was released not too long ago. Actually it would make more sense if the two were not connected.

Problem is, and nothing I see in the "read me" or anywhere else, addresses it- this latest version seems to be 32bit. If it is an update to 2.96, I can't imagine why it was released, because no one is going to use it. At least I can't imagine why they would. Strength-wise, it first has to overcome the fact that it is a 32bit update to a version in which Jim Ablett compiled a 64bit executable. Nothing mentions any upcoming 64bit here, and it would be awfully tough when you factor in that most or all of any strength increase will be eaten up trying to just catch up to the previous 64bit version.

He says this version is bug-free. That is very good, but given the choice, unless they were really serious- I would take the version with bugs that has the 64bit compile. As I said, to me all this mess just makes no sense at all.



george

[geots]

Am I the only person who cares about using this engine? I mean, is it time to install and run it- or would it maybe be best to wait and see if someone, possibly Jim, is going to compile another 64bit executable? My guess is that the 2 main lists, CCRL and CEGT, with so many engines to try and keep up with- if having started on the 32bit version, would end that immediately if a 64bit version was released. This is a perfect example of what makes me wish I felt like walking away from this crap.

And if a 64bit is released, naturally no one will fool with the 32bit. But what if it isn't? Is it best to stay with the previous 64bit and do most of the testing with it?


gts

[Graham Banks]

Am I the only person who cares about using this engine? I mean, is it time to install and run it- or would it maybe be best to wait and see if someone, possibly Jim, is going to compile another 64bit executable? My guess is that the 2 main lists, CCRL and CEGT, with so many engines to try and keep up with- if having started on the 32bit version, would end that immediately if a 64bit version was released. This is a perfect example of what makes me wish I felt like walking away from this ceap.


gts

Hi George,

can't speak for the other CCRL testers, but I won't be bothering to test these latest SlowChess versions.
They're not by the original author and I think that Alex is just experimenting with different levels of play for the user.
I'm sure he'll correct me if I'm wrong.

Graham.

[geots]

Am I the only person who cares about using this engine? I mean, is it time to install and run it- or would it maybe be best to wait and see if someone, possibly Jim, is going to compile another 64bit executable? My guess is that the 2 main lists, CCRL and CEGT, with so many engines to try and keep up with- if having started on the 32bit version, would end that immediately if a 64bit version was released. This is a perfect example of what makes me wish I felt like walking away from this ceap.


gts

Hi George,

can't speak for the other CCRL testers, but I won't be bothering to test these latest SlowChess versions.
They're not by the original author and I think that Alex is just experimenting with different levels of play for the user.
I'm sure he'll correct me if I'm wrong.

Graham.

Thank you Graham. That is good enough for me. Makes good sense. Only thing, if you happen to change your mind, please just email me and let me know. At this point, I think your stance makes, as I said, very good sense.


All the best,

gts

[geots]

The only thing that might change my mind, making me consider installing it, would be if Jim actually compiles a 64bit executable for this one as well. Then it would be a bit diff.- I might want to see exactly how strong it is then.


Best,

george

[Modern Times]

I certainly did test it - 2,100 games here

http://computerchess.org.uk/ccrl/404FRC/

[geots]

I certainly did test it - 2,100 games here

http://computerchess.org.uk/ccrl/404FRC/

Seems very good for a beginning.



gts