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		wsc981 on Dec 8, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Player of Games I don't understand why this is so depressing? You can still play against humans though. It's probably more fun anyways than playing versus a computer as in most games, isn't it?

logicchains on Dec 8, 2021 [–]

Like in first-person shooters; it's no fun to play against bots with perfect aim and superhuman reflexes.

WJW on Dec 8, 2021 | | [–]

Then don't, there are plenty of humans available to play chess (or first person shooters) with.

krageon on Dec 8, 2021 | | [–]

But it is fun to play against well-tuned bots. That's one of the ways you can improve.

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