Re: [Bug-gnubg] Re: The importance of METs

[Nardy Pillards]

Date sent:              Thu, 4 Sep 2003 12:21:34 +0000
From:                   Joern Thyssen <address@hidden>
To:                     GNU Backgammon Bugs <address@hidden>
Subject:                Re: [Bug-gnubg] Re: The importance of METs

> On Thu, Sep 04, 2003 at 01:33:13PM +0200, Nardy Pillards wrote
>
> > 2. Can 'external' be used for two humans to play against each other
> > via Internet (IP address)?
>
> No, but it should not be difficult to change, though.
>
> The question is if such a feature is within the scope of gnubg.
> Personally I feel that FIBS, GG, etc. are better suited for
> long distance human-vs-human play -- we don't want to reimplement a
> online backgammon server in gnubg :-)
>
> Jørn

I have a couple of friends (yes I do!), and it would be nice to play
a match with gnubg, having the evaluation and hint at hand.
Allowing to discuss what/why is a best move.

I can also think of teaching via peer-to-peer....

And I understand this is not a priority.

Nardy