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Gary Gifford wrote on Mon, Mar 20, 2006 11:37 PM UTC:
Ed: When you mention, 'Regarding the name Bishops , it is named Bishops because of the Bishops Rule in the game. When a King enters any corner square he is in Sanctuary then and his Bishops immediately become Queens.' Well, this is the reson I think Lady Clergy or perhaps Princesses are better nomenclature than Bishops. They can still move as Bishops move, but having masculine Bishops on pink squares (or other color) turning into Queens, just sounds a bit transgenderish. However, a Princess becoming a Queen seems more logical. Also, since you were (are) trying to attract the lady (young women) market, then Princesses and Queens seems more attractive then do Bishops and Queens. Just some ideas... best of luck to you with your game. Sincerely, Gary