Just finished writing an algorithm that figures out how to play the Dots game with you. Link for the uninitiated ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dots_and_Boxes) 
 
Right now, it works for a simple 3 X 3 grid, but damn, it's satisfying to see the computer go toe to toe with you in a game and know that it's your code that runs in the background ! I am working on a GUI now .. maybe polish it up a bit, and who knows, maybe I'll put it  up here and let you fine gentlemen and ladies tell me how much the game sucks :P (it was a more of an extension to an AI assignment honestly). 
 
In any case, that was how the last 3 days of my life were spent ! Looking forward to the weekend, though there is still work to be had. Wish I had my PS with me so I could play some god damn Medal of Honor (in spite of the reviews .. I guess I still want to play it. Nostalgia .. I presume). But oh well .. I guess I'll just have to make do with playing J'eanne D'arc on my PSP. 
 
So quick question for the masses, one of the major complaints against Medal of honor (amongst a gazillion other ones), is that it is supremely derivative in it's content. But is being derivative necessarily a bad thing ? What were a few super derivative games that you have played and enjoyed ? For me, the first game that comes to mind would be Darksiders. Really enjoyed it .. despite it being a "dark" Zelda clone.
 
Peace !