Re: [Bug-gnubg] Match statistics graph

[Joern Thyssen]

On Fri, Aug 29, 2003 at 08:27:04PM -0300, Albert Silver wrote
> > You want to make the query: how am I doing at DMP compared to other
> > scores.
> > 
> > The other way gnubg can support this query is by saving ALL games in
> the
> > players' record. It's vital to understand that the current players'
> > records only store the 3 averages -- it does *NOT* store ALL games!
> It
> > would be ridiculous to only save a few "interesting" match scores in
> > such file -- it's either all or nothing.
> 
> I think it's the other way around. I think it would be ridiculous to
> save *all* match scores. The two professional players I am friends with,
> plus my actual teacher, Tom Suzanski have all said the same thing: to
> reach top perfomrance one MUST know all the subtleties of the 5-point
> match. 

I don't disagree on that.

> The cube subtleties and the checker play. They all (I'm really
> not exagerrating, but feel free to consult another pro) said the further
> one gets, the less urgent, but those scores are absolutely crucial. 

I'm just predicting that at least one user in the future will ask for
data for other match scores that could arise from a 5pt match.

For example, he way want to investigate how he performs in longer
matches, i.e., is his error rate constant throughout the match or does
it get worse towards the end -- i.e., can he stay focused and
concentrated throughout the match.

Personally I would also be interested to see my total error rate per
move for each match length, i.e., to find out which length of matches I
should play on TMG :-)

In conclusion, I don't see why we should limit ourselves to only storing
5 pt matches as the data from longer matches may turn out to be
interesting as well.

Jørn

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