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Re: [Bug-gnubg] non-random seeding
From: |
Joern Thyssen |
Subject: |
Re: [Bug-gnubg] non-random seeding |
Date: |
Sun, 18 Jul 2004 18:57:18 +0000 |
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Mutt/1.4.2.1i |
On Sun, Jul 18, 2004 at 10:26:49AM -0500, Chuck Bower wrote
> Hello, all interested parties,
>
> It is sometimes advantageous to roll out the same position on
> multiple computers to speed up the attainment of results. I've
> noticed (unfortunately after the fact) that when I set up the position
> on different computers I end up with the *same* 10 digit seed. In
> the case that occurred, the seed was: 2032818304 on three computers.
> I'm currently running the build of 040712 but I'm pretty sure the
> rollouts were begun on builds dated 040405.
>
> I start GNU-bg, begin a new game, then edit the
> position, setting score, cube-location, checker positions. I then
> use the <hint> button to evaluate @World Class, adjust the rollout
> parameters, and start the rollout from the <hint> window.
>
> If this isn't a bug, then can you add a 'random seed' box which
> can be checkmarked in the rollout settings window?
I'm not sure if it's a bug or feature. Anyway, if you always want a
random seed, you can make a file .gnubgrc in the same directory as
.gnubgautorc and add the following command:
set rollout seed
Joern
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