Well, I'm sure a sacrifice was needed and that it could have been effectively pulled off. I know I have had to make sacrifices and have come out on top as a result. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you.

So, if you like, we can play a game of regular shogi. I think the last game of Ito Shogi was perfect as to setup and pieces, although I am still open to creating variants. The game we just played is, I believe, a well balanced and playable game. I still want to try out one of the flying generals, probably the rook general. But for now I'd like to try a different game. Want to have a go at regular shogi? We can also try self eliminator chess in the other thread. But you have to promise to also let me have a game of chess with different armies after that one. ;)