'But how does it play?' I hear you cry.. Fairly well, probably better
than bg06/bg15. I haven't managed to gammon it yet, a trivial achievement
with bg06. The registered version promises more players 'including the
strong neural net Fiona'. It's only 25 dollars to register, so I might
give it a try.
This software seems to have come through the more traditional shareware
route - no sign of an e-mail address anywhere. If I get more than a
handful of responses, I'll upload it to an ftp site.
mikeq. (Just call me Mr. Slump)
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Mike Quinn NEC Technologies (UK) Ltd. +44 (0)1734 654606
Midpoints come and go, but a five-prime is forever. Kit Woolsey, r.g.b
MVP _are_ on the Web; they have a pretty trumpet and they like to blow
it... Direct from the archive and the WWW page:
You're in for a treat when you try this fantastic implementation of the
classic board game. Simulating the setting of a medieval pub, the
graphics, music and digitized speech perfectly complement the
intermediate skill level in this fully-playable shareware version. The
registered version features the "Fiona" backdrop neural net position
evaluator. This is without a doubt the best computer backgammon game
ever. Req Windows, VGA, mouse; a sound card is recommended.
MVP is Now on the Internet and the World Wide Web!
You can get all of the latest MVP shareware releases, find out news
of future activities, and give feedback to MVP on the Internet. To
visit our new home page, just set your WWW browser to this URL:
While there, you can see descriptions of all our releases, download
the shareware versions with a click of your mouse button, and check
out full color screen shots for all of our games. Be sure to leave
feedback telling us how you like our page!
If you prefer using direct ftp to get our files, you can find them
at the following sites:
ftp.uwp.edu/pub/msdos/games/mvp
archive.uwp.edu/pub/msdos/games/mvp
ftp.he.net/pub/mvpsoft
These sites also have many mirrors, so just look for a game site
with an MVP directory, and you'll be assured of getting the best
games around!
When you register you will receive MVP Backgammon Deluxe for Windows,
which includes all of the following additional features:
* 3 skill levels, including the tough expert "fiona" neural net
system, plus a beginner level.
* Single game and tournament match play.
* 3 different board and stone graphics styles.
* 3 different screen sizes for full-screen graphics in 640x480,
800x600, and 1024x768 modes.
* Lots more music and sound effects, including lots of cool
digitized speech not in this shareware version.
* Printed manual with tips and hints from the author.
MVP Backgammon Deluxe for Windows is just $19.95 plus shipping. So
order today! Registered users receive a special offer on other MVP
products.
To order, call 800-968-9684 toll-free 24 hours a day. Please have
your Master Card or Visa ready when you call. Or fill out the order
form in this manual and fax it to: 616-245-3204.
Sorry for the advertising, but I've had a raft of enquiries - too many to
send e-mail to.
Good Dice and may your rating always be lower than mine :-)
Mikeq.