New bot on FIBS: Norbert

[masson]

Hi everybody,

I just finished the first version of my own bot on FIBS. His name is "norbert", and currently uses the login "norbertdb" during debugging. My first goal was to write a client (in Java) that can log on FIBS and handle invitations and other command, and to get it play by himself. This first step is now done. Norbert can play 1-pointers by his own.

Now, Norbert has to learn how to play backgammon  . For now, he plays very stupidely. I will try to improve it in the coming days / weeks. Do anybody have a pointer on how to implement a simple behavior, or even a neural net in Java ?

You can test norbertdb anytime he is online (usually during weekdays).

If anybody has any comment, suggestion or tip, your help is welcome!

Francois

[burper]

see gnubg

[webrunner]

What Burper is trying to tell you is that most bots use gnubg as it's BG engine. It is a command line BG engine that runs on  all platforms and also has a nice interface for playing BG. There is even a dll that supports windows calls.

This link will get you on your way.

[masson]

Hi Burper and Webrunner,

Thanks for the tip, I'll try this gnubg engine.

Have a nice day !

Francois