Computers Play Chess, Computers Play Go...Humans Play Dungeons & Dragons

Computers Play Chess; Humans Play Go

Deus Ex Machina - A Higher Creative Species in the Game of Chess

basic paradigm that computer programs employ is known as “search and evaluate.” Their static evaluation is arguably more primitive than the perceptual one of humans. Yet the intelligence emerging from them is phenomenal. A human spectator cannot tell the difference between a brilliant computer game and one played by Kasparov. Chess played by today’s machines looks extraordinary, full of imagina...

From MiniMax to Manhattan

The thinking-process for playing chess by computer is significantly different, from that used by humans. Also, computer hardware/software has evolved considerably in the half century since minimax was first, proposed as a method for computers to play chess. In this paper we look at. the technology behind today’s chess programs, how it has developed, its current, status, and explore some directi...

Evolving Neural Networks to Play Go y

Go is a di cult game for computers to master, and the best go programs are still weaker than the average human player. Since the traditional game playing techniques have proven inadequate, new approaches to computer go need to be studied. This paper presents a new approach to learning to play go. The SANE (Symbiotic, Adaptive Neuro-Evolution) method was used to evolve networks capable of playin...

Geochemistry & Dragons by Dave Chalker

Introduction Fantasy novels have existed for a long time, but came into prominence after J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series. This series introduced many concepts into fantasy and created a genre sometimes known as “high fantasy.” Many novels are written in this mold every year, and in addition, people indulge in pretending they are a part of this kind of world through such role-playing g...