bernerbrau

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So, this is essentially a simple expert system.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expert_system

The reason it produces seemingly astonishing results is due to its innate ability to quickly narrow down people based on the answers given, even when the individual questions themselves seem highly generic.

Reno_eNVy

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Oh sure. It's just pretty impressive to see at work.

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Primary: Sahti, Strawberry Banana Blonde, Caramel Quad

Kegged: Cascadian Dark Ale -- Punkin' Ale -- "Bitter and Rye" American-style Bitter

Bottled: English Barleywine (brewed 9/26/09 -- bottled 5/5/10)

LET'S GO LA!
LA CAMPIONE!
PLAY FOR GLORY, THE GLORY LA!

jhorgan1

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I'm still pretty amazed it found Agent Pendergast from the Pendgergast novels. Although it took it about 30 questions to get "The Giver"

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In the works: Lime Beer, Stone Ruination clone, my quest for my own perfect original IPA recipe
Primary: Edworts Haus Pale Ale, PM Raging Bitch clone (dry hopping)
Keg: Guinness Clone
Bottled: Oktoberfest and Sourish IPA

neko

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It got Commander Adama (BSG) and Commander Shepard (Mass Effect), but not Joe Thornton (guessed Patrick Marleau) or Mark Mothersbaugh (guessed the guy from They Might Be Giants). I gave him a few more hints and he guessed them both the next time.

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Ring ding dong. Ring a ding-ding-ding dong

"We have invented the world's largest laser system" -Ahnold

bernerbrau

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True. Despite knowing how it works, I'm still pretty amazed that it got Bob Sacamano from Seinfeld in 20 questions.

neko

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It guessed Santa Claus when I was thinking of Sam Calagione, but he got it right after the 30th question.

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Ring ding dong. Ring a ding-ding-ding dong

"We have invented the world's largest laser system" -Ahnold

Airborneguy

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It took a ton of questions, but did finally get Adolphus Busch. It also went over 20 with Jim Koch. Definitely beatable, but very impressive.

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Fermentor(s):
Lagering:
Kegged: Unintentional Sour Brown
Bottled:
Tapped: Midnight Wheat
Up Next: IPA

Reading: 100 Battles

WhineinAlbany

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I stumped it with Paul Atreides from Dune. Muha'dib, muha'dib!

Airborneguy

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Took 40 to get Annie.

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Fermentor(s):
Lagering:
Kegged: Unintentional Sour Brown
Bottled:
Tapped: Midnight Wheat
Up Next: IPA

Reading: 100 Battles

jonmohno

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Defeated with Gargoyle.