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This function displays the game instructions and gives the computer opponent a little attitude.
void instructions()
{
cout << "Welcome to the ultimate man-machine showdown: Tic-Tac-Toe.\n"; cout << "--where human brain is pit against silicon processor\n\n";
cout << "Make your move known by entering a number, 0 - 8. The number\n"; cout << "corresponds to the desired board position, as illustrated:\n\n";
cout << " 0 | 1 | 2\n";
cout << " ——————— \n";
cout << " 3 | 4 | 5\n";
cout << " ——————— \n";
cout << " 6 | 7 | 8\n\n";
cout << "Prepare yourself, human. The battle is about to begin.\n\n";
}