Re: [Bug-gnubg] Time controls in Gnubg

[Joern Thyssen]

On Fri, Sep 05, 2003 at 01:46:10PM +0200, Stein Kulseth wrote
> Hi everybody,
> 
> I have checked in a first implementation of gnubg with clocks on a 
> separate branch
> branched off the pre-rel-0-13-0 tag.

This is actually quite old code. I think we never got around make a 0-14
tag.

> How to use the time controls are described in the programs help functions, 
> there's
> even a small tutorial:
>   show tctutorial

This part should probably be added to the manual as well.

> About saving files with time info.
> 
> - Enact point loss (actually opponent gain) during the game
>   The result property RE only allows for one player to win points from the 
> game,
>   also it is implicitly indicated that this result is incurred at the end 
> of the game.
>   Suggestion:
>   - introduce a setup property that changes score and records timing 
> changes.
>     (If this is a genaral setup property, this can also be used to impose 
> penalties from TD
>     in a tournament setting)

Seems like a good idea.

> Feedback wanted on these issues.
> Also on what process requirements there are on changing/extending the sgf 
> spec.

Hmm, I don't think we've been good making sure the specs were updated. I
think there are a few custom properties in gnubg that hasn't been
incorporated into the specs. For now it's probably OK to add your own
properties.

Jørn

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