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Subject: Re: Majestic Chess -- Disappointing IMHO

Author: Albert Silver

Date: 13:33:48 08/22/03

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On August 22, 2003 at 10:17:07, Mike Byrne wrote:

>On August 22, 2003 at 10:06:04, Albert Silver wrote:
>
>>On August 21, 2003 at 22:56:04, Alex  wrote:
>>
>>> I find the Majestic Chess DEMO rather .....lacking.  IMHO the demo is difficult
>>>to install and  get to function properly in the Chess server aspect.  I tried
>>>installing it 3 times without success.  The graphics are indeed stunning however
>>>I, as a Cathlolic, find that many of the graphics are of a shall we say DARK (?)
>>>nature and ------ dare I say it?  Yes! Evil in appearance and correspondingly
>>>the product will NOT be purchased with MY dollars.  A pity really as J Merlino
>>>has contributed greatly to programs I have thoroughly enjoyed in the past.  I do
>>>find that the adventure/story  idea a refreshing alternative to Chessbase
>>>products.  Alex.
>>
>>Many thanks for the warning. I don't buy software very often and it was on my
>>list of programs to buy. Initially my list for my little nephews was:
>>
>>Carmageddon
>>http://www.gamesdomain.com/gdreview/zones/reviews/pc/jun97/carma.html
>>
>>Carmageddon: Splat Pack
>>http://www.gamesdomain.com/gdreview/zones/reviews/pc/jan98/splat.html
>>
>>Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
>>http://www.gamesdomain.com/gdreview/zones/reviews/pc/may03/GTA_Vice_City.html
>>
>>Lara Croft: The Bitch is Back Pack
>>(to be released in early 2004)
>>
>>Majestic Chess
>>
>>Now however, having been alerted to the potential spiritual harm Majestic Chess
>>may bring, it has been removed. Thank you.
>>
>>                                          Albert
>
>Albert,
>
>When you are joking , at least give us the little wink ;>).
>
>You had me for a few seconds :>),

Where's *your* little wink now? :-P

                       Albert

P.S. A joke should always be told with a straight face for best results. (no
wink)

>
>Michael



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