jhl comments on Swords and Armor: A Game Theory Thought Experiment - Less Wrong

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Comment author: jhl 12 October 2010 05:30:18PM *  2 points [-]

Strategy:

  1. Minimize worst-case damage taken.
  2. Maximize worst-case damage inflicted.

Implementation:

http://codepad.org/KEqxSa4j

Results:

  • Selected Armor: blue with max damage 6336.0
  • Selected Sword: blue with min damage 6080.0