Author: margolies,marc
Date: 21:40:33 12/15/03
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Hi Terry, while I do not own the award winning "Fritz & Chesster," chesbase's kiddie product with a beautiful adventure theme, I have used the demo for its german language cousin from chessbase, "Fritz and Fertig." The demo comes as an extra on one of the recent Chessbase Magazines-- I did not pay anything for it. It is a visually beuatiful product that most likely deserves the new media awards it has one. I must mention however that there is something idiosyncratically german about the look and feel of it -- in case you think that will alienate your niece. Visually, Chesster's father is quite round in a circular way--reminds me of some old german cartoon strips. Also, about the 'Black King'-- I am not personally comfortable with his design ( which is why I have not recommended the product to others) with his dark pointy beard and crooked nose, he conjures up certain ancient memories in me of a particular kind of hatred. i won't go into it here-- and I am sure it wasn't intentionally drawn upon but it shows what happens when one scratches surfaces. best regards- Marc On December 15, 2003 at 23:38:39, Terry McCracken wrote: >To the people who have bought this programme, for their kids, nephews, nieces; >How would you rate this programme for children? > >I'm thinking of getting it for my young niece who'll be 8 in May. >She's had her big gift purchased, an X-Box, but I might still get it for her for >Christmass, if not for her birthday. > >Terry
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