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Subject: Re: Kaspy Freaked out by 3D board?

Author: Terry McCracken

Date: 21:04:02 11/13/03

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On November 13, 2003 at 22:04:25, Roger D Davis wrote:

>I'm just wondering if Kaspy isn't a little freaked out by the 3D graphics. When
>I play, I find that changing the pieces on a 2D board is enough to unsettled me
>for several games. Plus, let's face it, the 3D boards on just about any
>commercial product are pretty bad. I'm no fan of Kasparov, but any 3D simulation
>that I've ever seen gets pretty annoying and distracting after awhile. And it's
>not like he can complain about it, because then he'd be complaining about the
>sponsor's MAIN PRODUCT LINE. Fritz X3D would just die on the shelves if Kasparov
>complained about quality. So he can't take that direction.
>
>Under time pressure, faced with playing chess in a novel and possibly annoying
>sensory experience, it's no wonder Kasparov cracked. And don't get me wrong, I
>think the ever-arrogant Kasparov certainly has his lumps coming. But I'm not
>sure that the play in this match will be representative of his ability.
>
>Has anyone here actually SEEN the X3D board with their own eyes?
>
>Roger

Roger, you've made an excellent point!
Thanks!

Terry



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