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Storm the Ivory Tower. A Smess adaptation of Chinese Chess. (9x10, Cells: 90) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]

Gary Gifford wrote on Tue, Dec 13, 2005 01:05 AM UTC:

As Fergus has pointed out, Sam Trenholme's black and white version
consists of arrow outlines... with the squares not defined by borders or
colors.  But I think if these were added to basic color squares (as used
in most chess setups) we would have a board similar to that of the 'All
the King's Men' game, which has imitation wood and noticeable, yet much
more subtle arrows.  Note that I was likely spoiled by the physical board
I own and the 3D plastic medeival-type pieces that came with it.

Perhaps, most important here, is the fact that [other than myself and a
co-worker] I know of no one else who minds the bright colors and the
current piece set with eyes.  So, as the Star Trek Spock once said, 'The
needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one or the few.'  So there is
certainly no need to create a second board and piece set on my account,
that would be a waste of time and space. But I do thank Mr. Trenholme for
taking the time to create and present his black and white bitmap.