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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