Author: Alex
Date: 21:30:23 11/28/04
Clearly CM 9000 is superior in all but engine. Indeed the cm 10, can be loaded into Cm9000 - (apparantly as posted here at CCC). Granted I don't mind blowing bux for programmer creativity. This is obvious as I own the CM's 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and now 10,000 versions. BUT.......... well ..... The 10,000 does not do a few things-- No sound when castling, No 3d newspaper set, less configurable boards and pieces (9000 one could mix and match the boards and pieces -this is a valuable feature --especially since the GRAPHICS was TOUTED in the 10, 000 version.) I can not -again other than the engine- advocate for the 10,000. Indeed the BLUE graphic format of 10,ooo is NOT user friendly when one is playing when drunk. C'mon...let's give the consumer more than THIS! I will say the animated sets are kewl. More of these is desirable... However SERIOUS chess players play on 2 d sets. Indeed the data base management is terrible (so is 9000.) More 2d sets is a MUST. The true 3d sets with 3d glasses gives me a headache-but is nice to see the effort so I do not feel totally ripped off......Deep sigh... One need mention the server as well........ CM can not get it right! The Lobby Chat window ...doesn't. It just will not even connect! The get game feature does not let one pick the strength of the opponent -sheeesh- or even the option of offering random piece color! The windows all scatter in a rather disconcerting way one one is fortunate to connect with an opponent to the extent of inducing a siezure. I could go on but you all get the idea. Will CM's continue to sell in the future? To the dedicated chess enthusiast -you betcha! To the masss market? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........... No Offense to Mr. Konig. Great engine. I could go on forever with a wish list... Like in tournament mode the games could be saved and latter a choice could be offered to import to book! Oh well I know I am dreaming. Nuff said Alex
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