EGO is a software program that plays
Go with a strength around 12 kyu. You can choose from a selection of artificial
opponents with differing personalities.
Either side can take a handicap; you can play, unplay, and replay moves; choose
between 19x19 or 9x9 boards; check on the safety/health status of your groups;
receive hints as to where to play next; watch your margin
over your opponent (or vice versa) and monitor prisoner counts.
The software is suitable for all Windows machines and WINE under Linux.
The Personalities:
- Earthy - prefers territory from the start
- Airy - prefers influence positions
- Fiery - prefers attack even though defense is called for
- Watery - prefers defense and slow buildup
- Leaper - prefers to play elsewhere whenever he can
- Samurai - balances all characteristics
- Psycho - plays unusual opening (Great Wall)
- Pirate - prefers to steal your territory and influence
- Schizo - changes to one of the styles above periodically during a game
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