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From: davidsen@sungod.steinmetz (William Davidsen)
Newsgroups: comp.sources.games.bugs
Subject: Request for poker info
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Date: 4 May 89 14:47:19 GMT
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  I am looking for any "prior art" in generating a poker game. I am
*not* looking for a networked game which allows multiple players to
compete, but a program which allows simulation of multiple players
against a single human player.

  Any algorithms, etc, would be useful. The object is to be able to tune
each player in the following ways:
	a) skill - ability to evaluate the value of the cards available
		and at some future date to learn from past performance
		the characteristics of the other players
	b) style - meek thru aggressive, willingness to bluff
	c) luck - a +/- tweak on the chances of improving a hand

  Any info on past programs of this type would be useful. I have seen a
game which was just a dealer to connect people over a network, but it
didn't play. What I want is a way to get in a quick game on my lunch
hour, for fun and practice.
	bill davidsen		(davidsen@crdos1.crd.GE.COM)
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