The document compares two popular backgammon bots, Extreme Gammon (XG) and GNU Backgammon (GNU), highlighting XG's features like faster rollouts, configurable GUI, and better match statistics management, while noting GNU's efficient interface and educational tools. Both bots excel in different areas, with XG being recommended for its advanced capabilities and GNU for its user-friendly experience. The author encourages users to consider the strengths of both platforms.

1. eXtreme Gammon vs GNU Backgammon

2. My favourite features..
GNU Backgammon & eXtreme Gammon (XG) are two of
the most popular ‘bots’ used to play backgammon
They use sophisticated neural nets and can beat any
human over a reasonably long series of matches
They offer tools for analyzing gameplay and provide
detailed comparisons of each player’s move options
This slideshow gives my opinion on their best features

3. Things XG does better than GNU..

4. Faster rollouts
“3x the speed of GNUBG in 3-ply”

5. World-class level engine
eXtreme Gammon claims to be the strongest bot available.
www.extremegammon.com/studies.aspx

6. More configurable GUI
XG has many graphical add-on and animation options

7. Move indicators
XG can show arrows indicating correct movement.
Really helps with quick comprehension!

8. Completed match statistics are automatically
added to your player profile history
In GNU Backgammon, you have to manually add each
match to the database each time you finish :-/

9. Built in timer
Supports Fischer and Bronstein clock settings

10. Multiple dice distribution windows
Great for understanding why the best play is best.
I hope GNUBG will introduce this feature one day.

11. Preset for position export in BGO
(Backgammon Online forum) format
..and import of
matches from most
major sites

12. A reasonable price - $59.95
Discounts are available for UKBGF or USBGF members
www.extremegammon.com/registeronline.aspx

13. Also has a strong mobile and tablet
version
www.xg-mobile.com

14. Things GNU does better than XG..

15. 'Efficient' interface
No clutter, very
clean and clear.
Austere, but not
ugly.

16. A more 'lightweight' implementation
Feels 'smoother' and less CPU intensive to me.
Very quick to launch.

17. Supports dragging to points
A more ‘natural’ ability to drag checkers to points.
Can you drag and drop checkers in eXtreme Gammon??
I hope the developers will add this feature as an option.

18. Double column move listing
This great feature
adds separation and
clarity to your moves.
Plus there is much less
need for scrolling.
I hope XG will
introduce this format
as an option one day.

19. Live theory displaying
Return Hits & Kleinmann Count
This educational feature can help you
practice your 'shot-counting'

20. SQL database queries
With some SQL
knowledge you
can generate
custom reports
on your gameplay
history through
SQL queries

21. An unbeatable price :)
It’s 100% free!
Download from www.gnubg.org

22. Conclusion
Both bots have some clever features that would
benefit the other in some way.
I highly recommend both of them!

23. Thanks for watching!
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