Re: randomizing machine side on xboard startup ???

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From: Tim Mann
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 1994 19:10

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> I try to launch xboard so that on every startup (or "New game" selection),
> the machine randomly choices the opponent side (black or white) and flip
> the view if necessary.

There is currently no way to do this, and I don't plan to implement it.  It
should not be too hard if you want to try it yourself.  You would need to call
MachineWhiteEvent() at the end of ResetEvent() and near the end of
InitBackEnd2(), with 50% probability.

	--Tim

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From: mann@src.dec.com (Tim Mann)
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Subject: Re: randomizing machine side on xboard startup ???
Date: 12 Oct 1994 19:10:52 GMT
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