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Dan and Kathe Spracklen, who wrote the computer chess program Sargon, now introduce Reversal, a computerized version of Othello. In case you don't know how Othello is played, the object of the game is to trap your opponent's pieces between two of yours. Those pieces are then turned over and become yours. This goes on until all 64 squares of the board are filled. The pieces are then counted and the player with the most pieces wins. This, of course, makes it a true strategy game as there are no random factors.
When the program is loaded, it asks whether you want to play against the computer, play against another person with the computer as the monitor, or custom set up the board. One flaw is that if you reply incorrectly to this question, the program abort to machine language and you have to reload. Next you choose the strategy level at which the computer will play; beginner, intermediate, or advanced.
Then you choose the amount of time the computer will take to decide on its move. This can be anywhere between 2.5 seconds at level 1 to 30 minutes at level 9. It next asks you whether you want to be black or white. (Black moves first.). The program switches easily between text and graphic displays. The Hi-Res graphic display shows the current board, the numbers of pieces are shown with faces.
The expression on these faces changes through the game to show the status of that player. The leading player's pieces are grinning; the losing player's are frowning. For those who feel this is silly, the faces can be eliminated. The cursor can be moved through all the legal positions by using the right and left arrow keys.
When you find the position you want, you press the return key which places your piece at this position and flips the appropriate pieces. This feature greatly speeds up the game as compared to earlier computer versions. In case you find the move you just made was unwise, it can be taken back by pressing CTRL, B. The last piece played is then removed and all the flipped pieces restored to their position prior to the move. If you wish, you may continue backing up until a proper position is reached.
If you are unsure as to a good move, you can ask the computer for help. The computer will suggest a move. If you would like to see past moves, you can do so by switching to text which shows the past moves in standard chess notation.
Othello is a classic strategy game. This is an accurate adaptation for the computer with various features to enhance the game. Reversal plays quickly and easily, the graphics are good, and the computer can be hard to beat. It is excellent and I recommend it. This game will get a 4.8 out of 5.
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The Future of Holden Racing Team
According to a recent report from the Herald Sun online (www.news.com.au), General Motors' Holden Racing Team (HRT) in Australia has been placed in court for the jury to decide who will take control of the team. The ownership of Holden Racing Team has been disputed by interested parties willing to operate the team including Mark Skaife of Skaife Sports and former HRT owner Tom Walkinshaw. It is up to the Australian jury to decide who among the two interested parties will take the ownership of Holden Racing Team and continue its operation in V8 Supercars car racing category, which is the most popular motor sport in the country as well as in New Zealand. The two parties have previously proposed a structure for the Holden Racing Team, and partnership between the two parties, Skaife and Walkinshaw was included, which only means that Skaife has the right to take control of the Holden Racing Team.
"We have received the documents that were required to be provided by Skaife Sports. And they have been received within the nominated time frame," said TEGA chairman Kelvin O'Reilly. "The issues we are dealing with are complex, which will necessitate a number of detailed discussions with the TEGA board. We are progressing those as quickly as we can, with a view to removing the uncertainty that hangs over the situation as soon as we possibly can." he added.
Australian car racing fans, especially Holden Racing Team fans are thrilled to see whoever takes control and operation of Holden Racing Team, as well as excited to see the team compete in the 2007 season of Australia's V8 Supercars. The Holden Racing Team will debut the Commodore VE in the 2007 season equipped with most likely the 6.0L 270 kW (or more) V8 engine. As expected for GM branded vehicle, the Holden Commodore VE is equipped with quality GM parts like powertrain components, GM radiator, and chassis system.
Meanwhile, the report also said that injured driver Paul Radisich of Team Kiwi Racing will take a thorough checkup as he decide to enter the V8 Supercar in spite of his condition. The New Zealand driver crashed his Holden Commodore in an opening practice session for the Super Cheap Auto 1000 at Bathurst last October.
"I really want to be behind the wheel of this new TKR machine in Perth but I also know I need to be 110 per cent fit, not just physically but race fit and ready to be on the pace of what is a great race package this year." he said.
About the Author
Noah Scott is a 30 year old native of New Jersey, writer, and car fan - having grown up with both parents being auto enthusiasts. He works for an automotive consultancy firm and regularly contributes articles to car magazines.
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British Afghan casualties named
Two servicemen killed in Afghanistan are named by the Ministry of Defence.
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