Re: [gnugo-devel] restricted_genmove

[Arend Bayer]

Dan wrote:

> > A third alternative, which is the one I'm going to propose, is to
> > introduce a new GTP command restricted_genmove. Then the test would be
> > written
>
> This patch overlaps somewhat in functionality with search_3_12.1 which went
> into 3.3.12. That patch allows one to restrict genmove and top_moves to moves
> from one part of the board. Currently you can do this:
>
> limit_search 1
> reset_search_mask
> set_search_limit D19
> set_search_limit E18
> set_search_limit E17
> gg_genmove white
>
> = D19

Hmm yes, I noticed this too. Maybe Gunnar's solution is a little more
convenient for creating regression tests, and seems a little more
suitable for inclusion into the "official" part of GTP. Could oracle use
restricted_genmove instead?

Arend