Re: [gnugo-devel] update to break-in timings comparison

[Arend Bayer]

Dan wrote:

> >  In summary, the break-in code costs about 10% on average, and 20% in
> >  worst case. It's still not as fast as I would like it to be, but by now
> >  my impression is that it is worth it. Opinions appreciated.
>
> I'm guessing that the file *.gtp.in replays the entire game.
> Is that correct?
They replay parts of games.

> Could you post one of these files?

They are all on SPEC_branch.

> If we have a 10% increase overall, that is still a little
> worrisome if the bulk of the increase is on moves where
> the board position is complex, because it may mean a few
> very slow moves, which can be aggravating to a human opponent.

On the other hand, the moves where break-in will consume the same need
not be the same where owl spends lots of time.

Arend