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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

see gnubg

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 (http://www.google.com/search?q=gnubg) will get you on your way.

Hi Burper and Webrunner,

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

Have a nice day !

Francois