Rated and unrated robots
There are two kinds of robots, rated and unrated.
Rated robots, which have names and appear in the player list, are already at tables and are marked
(R). If you join them your game rating will be affected.
Robots which you can add to your own table are unrated, have no names and will not affect your game rating.
Playing with unrated robots
To play with unrated robots, join a free rom and check the box next to them to activate :
The arrival of an unrated robot is indicated by the message:
"Robot X has joined the table".
Choose the level of skill rating (1200-3000) of the robot in the drop down box to the right of its name :
You can play against one, two or three unrated robots simultaneously, or have a combination of human and robot players, but the game will be unrated.
Robot speed
By default, robots play after 20 seconds of "thinking", unless they begin the game (their first turn is played after 5 seconds).
You can change this speed :
1. Click on
"Options" :
2. Choose your preferred time from the drop down box next to
"Robot speed" :
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Maximum = less than 2 seconds,
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Very fast = 10 seconds,
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Fast = 15 seconds,
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Average = 20 seconds,
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Slow = 25 seconds,
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Very slow = 30 seconds,
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Minimal = the robot plays just before the clock reaches 0 depending on the 'time per move' option of the game.
In order to play robots you must click "Robots enabled" in your options.
3. Click
"OK".
Rated Robots
There are currently 7 rated robots in the english room. Each with different game options and skill levels :
Maximal level :
Gort : no S, no clearing, 50 points, 35 seconds.
High level :
HAL 9000 : no S, clearing allowed, 50 points, 35 seconds.
Brainiac : no S, no clearing, 35 points, 35 seconds.
Medium level :
Diesel : S steals, clearing allowed, 50 points, 35 seconds.
Capt Quirk : no S, no clearing, 40 points, 35 seconds.
Low level :
Fender : no S, clearing allowed, 50 points, 35 seconds.
Marvin : no S, no clearing, 40 points, 40 seconds.
Oxinator : S steals, no clearing, 35 points, 35 seconds.
At the moment each rated robot will play only one human player. Once a player has joined them, access to the table is blocked for other players.
Warning : At the moment reconnection is not possible if you are disconnected while playing a rated robot and you will lose rating points if this occurs.
If your connection is unstable, it is not recommended that you play against the rated robots.