From 93dedabedfeb6d86b204fc4a82ed15457bd7b503 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Patrick Davison Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:55:36 -0800 Subject: FAQ; A little bit about 'cheating'/solvers and Theme Song --- pages/faq.php | 30 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) (limited to 'pages/faq.php') diff --git a/pages/faq.php b/pages/faq.php index 95b0b87..7d38de4 100644 --- a/pages/faq.php +++ b/pages/faq.php @@ -74,6 +74,8 @@ Your question not here? Ask me via the Feedback Page.
  • How does Multi-path work? (Two paths at once)
  • More than one of the same checkpoint?
  • What are 'Champion Points?'
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  • Can players cheat?
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  • Does Pathery have a theme song?
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    Can players cheat?

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    We'll assume you mean, "Can you write a solver?". Yes, and No... +
    The Pathery problem is a NP-Complete problem (With or without teleports). +
    You might think you have the best solution, or point at the scoreboard and show me that 30 people are tied at this top score. +But, you cannot mathmatically PROVE your solution is the best. And for this same reason, solvers are weak. (It would take years for + a computer to prove a solution is the best - I give you 24 hours.) +
    The larger and more complicated the map, the greater advantage a human brain has over a computer. +
    This is what motivated me to make this game. And why it continues to hold my love. +
    So no, you can't write a solver, but Yes, you can write a Pathery AI. Pathery AI's do exist, and can find limited success depending on the map. +
    You can read more about this topic @ Mazetheory.com. +
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    Pathery has similar properties as the The Longest Path Problem (wiki) +

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    Does Pathery have a theme song?

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    Wow, I'm surprised you asked! We do! by Daniel Jay Barrett. +

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