[pigpenz]

got an email from Dezi at support
what makes advanced robot rental better than the monthly plan
$30 vs $3 month

couldnt find out anything about what the difference is between what they play or do
any support site out there for an explanation/
thanks

[inquiry]

I maybe wrong, but I think advanced robots just spend more time considering what to do before they do it. If you have played in a Robot Event that cost money, it is my understanding that the robots there are advanced. There is no special bidding options, etc. Same system, etc. If I am wrong, I am sure someone will point it out soon enough.

[barmar]

That's it. The advanced robots are simply "smarter" then the basic robots.

[pigpenz]

and you get to pay for it on top of it???
in the old version you could set the amount of thinking time, isnt that the same thing?

[barmar]

Yes, it's the same thing.

If you use the download client, the robots run on your machine and you can set the thinking time.

If you use the web client, the robots run on the BBO servers. They only have two settings for thinking time: fast and cheap ($1/week) or slow and expensive ($1/day or tourney).

[pigpenz]

ok thats funny I guess its all about the bucks

[sharon j]

I use the old client bbo program and have set the gib to a slower speed. I do find improved play from my Gib P and from my Gib opponents. Are the other tables I'm competing against using the same advanced Gib?

[barmar]

If you're playing in the MBC, I think it can be a mix of all different types of robots playing the same boards. Also, in the MBC the human can choose which seat to sit in, so some tables may have robots in your seat.

In robot tourneys the playing field is more level. It's all advanced robots, and the human is always South.