[gnugo-devel] clock.c vs play_gtp.c

[Arend Bayer]

I would like to see us using a level adaption scheme at the next tournament
that we trust. In my opinion the code in play_gtp.c is fairly
well-tested, as it is used in all the gnugo clients on KGS, and is also 
very similar to the code in gnugoclient, which we have been using for
ages without big problems.

I would suggest to kill the code in clock.c, move the corresponding code
from play_gtp.c over there, and then try to use it also in GMP-mode.
(Alternatively, we could try to play the next GMP-tournament with an
GMP-GTP bridge.)

The only problem with the play_gtp.c code that I have seen is that it
seems to overreact a little. I.e. it often reduces the level by several
steps where one would have been enough. And the only time I have seen
gnugo come close to using by time was when it increased the level from
11 to 12 at the second-to-last move in a byoyomi period.

Volunteers to work on this are welcome :))

Arend