Join #soylent @http://chat.soylentnews.org/ to play some asynchronous rock/paper/scissors with other SoylentNews lurkers and staff. Asynchronous rock/paper/scissor is basically a game that records all your rps choices, and as players throw in their next rounds, they get played against your previous turns.
The bot named 'exec' is hosted by one of our (generally) trustworthy editors (cmn32480) and includes the '~rps' command to play.
~rps
Outputs syntax and online help link.
~rps r
Adds rock to your account's sequence.
~rps p
Adds paper to your account's sequence.
~rps s
Adds scissors to your account's sequence.
~rps rank
Outputs current ranking to http://ix.io/nAz
You can also submit multiple turns in one command, which is useful if you're a new player. The script will trim the sequence to the current maximum sequence length of all players, plus one (to gradually advance the available turns). Example: ~rps rrrrpsrpsrpssspss
Note, there is also a random delay requirement between turns, so you can try playing with a bot but you will need to allow for this mandatory delay.
You can play from any channel that 'exec' is currently in, or private message the bot to hide your sequence from prying eyes.
Players are tied to NickServ accounts, so to play you must register with NickServ. This is easy to do and most IRC clients can automagically identify for you with minimal fuss. This is to keep your game from being manipulated when you're offline.
Ranking is based on a handicap that balances the number of wins with the number of turns played. This is so that a new player who gets a win doesn't secure top spot just because they have a 100% win rate.
The script is certainly not perfect and is gradually evolving, but it has reached a point where I think it is at least stable enough to enjoy. There are also lots of other asynchronous rock, paper, scissors games out there on the interwebs.
Check out the source code for the IRC bot game script here if you're curious or would like to contribute: https://github.com/crutchy-/exec-irc-bot/blob/master/scripts/rps.php
When you hop on IRC to play, be sure to say 'hi'. We don't bite... much :p
(Score: 4, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Friday April 01 2016, @02:27PM
Are known to be dominated by performance enhancing drugs. [watleyreview.com]
(Score: 3, Insightful) by rufty on Friday April 01 2016, @04:30PM
I really like the new color scheme - can I keep it after April First?
(Score: 2) by Immerman on Friday April 01 2016, @04:45PM
Oh god, please no.
Well, I suppose so long as only you have to look at it that's fine, custom per-user skins are no skin off my nose, so long as it doesn't detract significant development resources from more substantial improvements.
(Score: 2) by Immerman on Friday April 01 2016, @04:47PM
Why? That reduces rock-paper-scissors to a game of random chance, rather than an intricate game of psychological analysis and bluff. And lets be honest, even with the intricacies it's still pretty boring.
(Score: 5, Informative) by GlennC on Friday April 01 2016, @05:13PM
What about the other two options, lizard and Spock?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock#Additional_weapons [wikipedia.org]
Sorry folks...the world is bigger and more varied than you want it to be. Deal with it.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday April 01 2016, @05:39PM
Now that is tech game!
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday April 02 2016, @12:14AM
Thanks for your work in coming up with this game, etc. I know it's hard to get an appreciative word some days, but I for one, think it's great that you're doing it.
Also, +1 for the site redesign. Would love to keep that as a theme option.