[pbmserv] Druid tournament (reminder)

[Cameron Browne <cameronb@optusnet.com.au>]

Hi,

This is a reminder of the Druid tournament which begins next Monday 
(February 14th).

So far the following players have joined: lyman rrognlie davidmilne 
whiterabit eholzman igray mmammel skouboe ndzied1 fritzd camb. If you'd 
like to add you name please send a message to camb (cameronb@optusnet.com.au).

A brief summary of Druid can be found here: 
http://www.gamerz.net/pbmserv/druid.html
A more in-depth discussion including some tips on strategy and tactics can 
be found here:
http://members.optusnet.com.au/cameronb/games/druid/druid-1

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CONDITIONS

The preliminary round will be round robin and involve one game against each 
other player in the pool. The top two players from each pool will progress 
to a knockout semi-finals round (additional play-offs may be required to 
determine the top two players from each pool).

The player to start each game will be drawn randomly (the second player may 
use the swap option). If a player is drawn to start two games in a 
three-game fixture, then the opponent will automatically start the third.

Undos are not permitted. Maximum 7 days per move.

The use of AI to analyse moves is encouraged (provided that the tournament 
director gets a copy of the source code after the tournament).

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PRIZE

First prize will be a copy of the book "Hex Strategy" to be posted to the 
winner. I will participate in the tournament, but in the unlikely event 
that I win, the prize will go to the most successful non-Cameron player.

Cameron (camb)