Between the Semi-Random Process and G(n,p)

Abstract

We study a random graph process that connects the Erd\H{o}s--R\'enyi random graph with the semi-random process. In each round, a uniformly random vertex is revealed together with a uniformly random candidate set of $s$ possible partners, and Builder chooses one of them. We study how this limited adaptivity $s$ changes the hitting times of monotone graph properties and how the familiar logarithmic ``coupon--collector''delays in random graphs are reflected in this setting.