Author: James T. Walker
Date: 17:30:24 05/14/04
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On May 14, 2004 at 20:01:50, John Merlino wrote: >On May 14, 2004 at 19:19:18, Alex wrote: > >>On May 14, 2004 at 17:16:03, John Merlino wrote: >> >>>On May 14, 2004 at 15:42:13, Terry Giles wrote: >>> >>>>On May 14, 2004 at 15:07:54, John Merlino wrote: >>>> >>>>>Finally, there's something to see about the next version of Chessmaster >>>>>(apparently officially called "Chessmaster 10th Edition"): >>>>> >>>>>http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/chessmasterx_pc.htm >>>>> >>>>>As expected (by me), the interface is entirely new, since the program is being >>>>>developed by the same team that did the PS2 version. >>>>> >>>>>From what I can glean from the info on the website, it sounds like the majority >>>>>of the work has gone into redesigning the UI and improving the online play. I >>>>>don't see any new exciting tutorial/analysis features, other than Johan's new >>>>>version of The King. >>>>> >>>>>So it sounds like they're going to sell the program based on the merits of the >>>>>new interface. >>>>> >>>>>I also see a hint that there is an Xbox version in the works as well. >>>>> >>>>>As for an official release date, there isn't one mentioned. >>>>> >>>>>Enjoy! >>>>> >>>>>jm >>>> >>>> >>>>Thanks for the info John, sad to say that all the screenshots shown are of >>>>'arty-farty' chesspieces and board combinations. I'm currently running CM9k on a >>>>PII @ 400Mhz, so unless I go for a major upgrade PC wise, the CM10th anniversary >>>>program will prove too demanding for my computer! >>>> >>>>tag >>> >>>Yep, the min spec says P3-450, so I don't think this will be for you. >>> >>>But I would definitely say it's time to upgrade, especially if you are a fan of >>>computer chess! >>> >>>jm >> Yah whatever! Look--don't get me wrong......... I am a fan. BUT! let's face >>it -- the delivery in regard to online features and quality of chessmaster as >>historically presented and advertised is almost criminal in my opinion! Yah -- >>3d sets...I am with KURT U. on this one! I ALWAYS actually play on 2d sets! >>Annnnnnnnnnnnnd........last but not least let's talk about engine.......is it >>reworked or is it JUST a new "personality setting"? Alex > >To answer your comments: > >-- I almost always use the 2D sets, too. But many of the 3D sets are playable >(particularly the "flat" ones) and have the advantage that they can be resized >to any desired amount. > >-- The engine is new. It's got a new version number and everything -- just like >the engine in CM9000, which tests show is anywhere between 100-150 points >stronger than the previous version. Somehow I don't see that as "JUST a new >'personality setting'". > >jm Somehow I don't believe the "100-150 points stronger". In the history of commercial computer chess I have never seen that big of a jump in rating at one time. In fact the improvements in strength lately have been almost unrecognizable. I am at the point of giving up on buying more chess programs and faster computers for a couple of years. My blitz test show Fritz 8 is about 11 points stronger than Fritz 7. Big deal. It seems that improvements in the opening book make it look stronger for a while untill book learning negates the new lines. Then the real improvement shows itself. Just my opinion of course. Jim
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