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Larry Smith wrote on Wed, Apr 6, 2005 08:44 PM EDT:
Then I am permitted to actually move the quantum to defined it?  Many
thanks.

I have put forth a possible conditional for the use of neutral quantum. 
This could be their proximity to friendly pieces, meaning adjacent.  If a
piece was adjacent both friend and foe, it might remain un-defined or its
possesion might be determined by the surrounding material(number and/or
value).

This would create an interesting dynamic in play as quantum may pass from
one player to the other.  And players would attempt to control possession
of the quantum, while expressing their potentials when possible.  And
capturing of a quantum would still be a viable option as removing a
possible position from an opponent may be more desire-able than allow the
piece to remain on the field.

Under this rule, the quantum in the initial set-up would be under the
control of the player on that side of the field because of the proximity
to the Pawns.  Without any opposing pieces adjacent, the player is free to
express their potentials fully.

And this form of play would make a Field Reset very interesting.  As now
the player might express their pieces on other positions, creating a
possibly devastating game.  Imagine that such a Reset might actually
result in a checkmate.  If the Reset is the result of the attacked
player's last quantum, they might not be happy with the Deductive form.
;-)

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