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Subject: Re: 3D interface

Author: John Merlino

Date: 09:06:41 04/05/02

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On April 05, 2002 at 08:41:12, Marc van Hal wrote:

>On April 04, 2002 at 16:02:15, John Merlino wrote:
>
>>On April 04, 2002 at 07:41:43, Randy Adams wrote:
>>
>>>Wondering what opinions are regarding the best looking 3D interface. Fritz 7
>>>looks good, but takes a lot of time to get colors just right, etc.  Is there
>>>anything better out there??
>>>thanks in advance,
>>>Randy A
>>
>>The next version of Chessmaster (due to be released in about four months) is
>>going to have true 3D boards and pieces that are, IMHO, incredible. I would
>>definitely go so far as to say they are "photo-realistic". There will be
>>approximately 30 different boards and 30 different piece sets (more or less)
>>that you will be able to combine, size and rotate any way that you like. There
>>will also be about 10 "flat" piece sets, for people who like to play on a 2D
>>board.
>>
>>Although there has been very little optimization that has been done, I could
>>send any who are interested some screenshots. Just send me a private e-mail at
>>jmerlino@ubisoft.com if you are interested.
>>
>>jm
>
>Why don't you just make a link on the UBI soft web page
>Upcomming products\Chessmaster9000?
>I believe Mindsoft has done this in the past too.
>Or am I mistaken?
>
>Marc

You are not mistaken, and we ARE going to do this, but probably not for a few
more weeks. However, I figured that if I'm going to tout a 3D feature, I had
better be prepared to show some informal screenshots. ;-)

jm




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