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Subject: Re: One thing I really dislike about this version

Author: Terry Giles

Date: 14:47:01 06/22/04

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On June 22, 2004 at 17:30:29, GeoffW wrote:

>I guess this is going to be the same on the full version as in the demo, if so
>it will probably stop me buying this !
>
>I would hazard a guess that most people after having looked at the 3d boards
>actually use the 2d boards for real play. On the old version there was I think
>about 13 different boards and about 6 or so piece sets which could be paired
>independently.
>This new version has a fixed 5 board/piece sets, firstly you cannot swap boards
>and pieces independently, and secondly four of the five 2d setups look horrible
>from the little thumbnail you can see. I think the "expert" 2d combination is
>the only really usable one, at least for me anyways.
>I am really disappointed by this if it is how the full version will be, anyone
>else agree ?
>
>Motto: If it ain't broke, dont fix it !!!
>
>      Geoff

Hi Geoff,

Yes, I agree the 3D layouts are pure 'eye candy' especially the anaglyphic and
animated options. Chessmaster 10th Edition still lacks a good 2D board set.
Actually I prefer Chessmaster 9000 2D board and piece sets (I use the 3D 'flat'
pieces) in the overhead view option on the 'Fritz' board - posted here a short
while back.

Terry Giles



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