Connect 4 Perfection

MCHardmanUK · 10-31-2009, 07:54 PM

I was wondering how to do it seeing as even on novice the computer is pretty good but I found a way that I think is a sure fire one to win everytime.

We it worked for me.

The trick is to win the toss and if you don't just restart until you do.
Then drop the counter from where the game starts you off and then build up a 2 by 2 square to the right.

Now build up a 3 by 3 square from the 2 by 2 one you just made and then ithe computer will drop a counter to the right couner and you win with the next counter you drop.

Hope that is clear I know a vid would be useful but my phine doesn't want to let me make a vid for some reason.

netguy503 · 10-31-2009, 08:01 PM

yea, a vid (or a link to one) would help please.

Oh and I didn't even know you could change the computer AI so thanks (where is this?). Thanks. This is my last Connect four trophy to get (just got the 50 wins Gold this morning, it was a good thing to wake up to).

netguy503 · 11-01-2009, 12:02 AM

The above only worked 40% of the time for me. This is an EASY way to get the silver and requires no video guide:

Select Play Custom, set the Game Mode to Power Chips, and change the settings to:
AI Difficulty: Novice
Column Drop: No
Drop Clock: Disabled
Rounds: 1
Score Limit: None
Time Limit: 1:00

I found it easiest to try to get two chips on top of eachother, then wait for the Hand power chip. Once you get the Hand, place it on your two chips and the opponent won't be able to lay a chip there. You can then score a Connect 4, and just let the time run out. If you are about to lose/tie a game, you can just press the start button and select Restart; this won't count as a loss.

Enjoy and Your Welcome!

c60anniversary · 11-01-2009, 07:10 AM

beat it just now and i found a absolute way to win any one stuck here im glad to help

netguy503 · 11-01-2009, 05:03 PM

Well, is it more absolute then what I posted in the post above yours? I think that's pretty specific and fast if I do say so myself.

jaiwtfy · 11-07-2009, 02:06 PM

These methods weren't working for me, so I relied on a Connect 4 solver. Click here for John's Connect Four Playground.

Just make sure you go first, and you're unbeatable. 40,000 hours of computation on the Sun and SGI workstations can't be wrong.

bartalbee001 · 11-09-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaiwtfy

These methods weren't working for me, so I relied on a Connect 4 solver. Click here for John's Connect Four Playground.

Just make sure you go first, and you're unbeatable. 40,000 hours of computation on the Sun and SGI workstations can't be wrong.

Thanks for the link. Worked like a charm on my first try.

Zoriac · 11-12-2009, 11:49 PM

That link worked amazing. I wished I had checked this Forum a long time ago.

Here it is again, for anyone that just skipped to the bottom:

John's Connect Four Playground

Dormin · 12-24-2009, 03:15 AM

Found a pretty good trick for this. If you see the AI has a connect 4 before it declares the winner restart keep doing this until you have the 4 wins and the trophy should pop.

StarlightSammy · 12-31-2009, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoriac

That link worked amazing. I wished I had checked this Forum a long time ago.

Here it is again, for anyone that just skipped to the bottom:

John's Connect Four Playground

^ Absolute winner. That's all I've got to say. =D

10-31-2009, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
MCHardmanUK Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 254 View My PS3T Profile	Connect 4 Perfection I was wondering how to do it seeing as even on novice the computer is pretty good but I found a way that I think is a sure fire one to win everytime. We it worked for me. The trick is to win the toss and if you don't just restart until you do. Then drop the counter from where the game starts you off and then build up a 2 by 2 square to the right. Now build up a 3 by 3 square from the 2 by 2 one you just made and then ithe computer will drop a counter to the right couner and you win with the next counter you drop. Hope that is clear I know a vid would be useful but my phine doesn't want to let me make a vid for some reason. __________________ 49 Platinums and COUNTING My Games To Do List: Megamind, CSI and Owl Guardians

10-31-2009, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
netguy503 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 144 View My PS3T Profile	yea, a vid (or a link to one) would help please. Oh and I didn't even know you could change the computer AI so thanks (where is this?). Thanks. This is my last Connect four trophy to get (just got the 50 wins Gold this morning, it was a good thing to wake up to). Last edited by netguy503; 10-31-2009 at 08:03 PM.

11-01-2009, 07:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
c60anniversary Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 92 View My PS3T Profile	beat it just now and i found a absolute way to win any one stuck here im glad to help __________________

11-01-2009, 05:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
netguy503 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 144 View My PS3T Profile	Well, is it more absolute then what I posted in the post above yours? I think that's pretty specific and fast if I do say so myself. Last edited by netguy503; 11-01-2009 at 05:05 PM.

11-07-2009, 02:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
jaiwtfy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Coast USA (New York-Eastern time zone) Posts: 161 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My PS3T Profile	These methods weren't working for me, so I relied on a Connect 4 solver. Click here for John's Connect Four Playground. Just make sure you go first, and you're unbeatable. 40,000 hours of computation on the Sun and SGI workstations can't be wrong. __________________ My GT5 Garage http://www.mygranturismo.net/1103

11-01-2009, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
netguy503 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 144 View My PS3T Profile	The above only worked 40% of the time for me. This is an EASY way to get the silver and requires no video guide: Select Play Custom, set the Game Mode to Power Chips, and change the settings to: AI Difficulty: Novice Column Drop: No Drop Clock: Disabled Rounds: 1 Score Limit: None Time Limit: 1:00 I found it easiest to try to get two chips on top of eachother, then wait for the Hand power chip. Once you get the Hand, place it on your two chips and the opponent won't be able to lay a chip there. You can then score a Connect 4, and just let the time run out. If you are about to lose/tie a game, you can just press the start button and select Restart; this won't count as a loss. Enjoy and Your Welcome!

11-12-2009, 11:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zoriac Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 9 View My PS3T Profile	John's Connect Four Playground That link worked amazing. I wished I had checked this Forum a long time ago. Here it is again, for anyone that just skipped to the bottom: John's Connect Four Playground

12-24-2009, 03:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dormin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 189 View My PS3T Profile	Found a pretty good trick for this. If you see the AI has a connect 4 before it declares the winner restart keep doing this until you have the 4 wins and the trophy should pop. __________________

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