darth_ender

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Post: #780377
Topic: Who'd like to try a chess variant? Now playing Xiang Qi, a.k.a. Chinese chess
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780377/action/topic#780377
Time: 11-Jul-2015 12:26 AM

I have never played it before except with a computer player, which is not much fun. Yes, most things are cooler and better, but the cannon move is certainly weaker. Nevertheless, it may turn out to be a good balance to the increased power of the other pieces.

There are things to be said about the Chinese version. It would be fun to make a variant, a cross between the two. I don't even mind the river in principle, nor the limiting a piece to one side. It's just that the elephants are already so weak, it seems ridiculous to cut them further. It would interesting to have something that moves like our bishop limited to one side or something.

Anyway, my mind is pondering variants. We will have to see how the Korean game plays out some time.

So I know I asked this somewhere, though I can't find it quickly, but just how unavailable will you be when you go back home?

Post: #780373
Topic: How about a game of Japanese Chess, i.e. Shogi? Now playing Shogi4
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780373/action/topic#780373
Time: 11-Jul-2015 12:01 AM — Edited 11-Jul-2015 12:18 AM

twister111 said:

darth_ender said:Tx4e

So since I just killed your fox, I have to ask, what does the fox say?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92wtDKCtOiU

RicOlie_2 said:But you didn't kill it, you just invited it to your farm! ;)

R-4f

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEUKK7SyY64

My intended reference was this, but hey, it's good to see you, twist. You should show up here more often ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofNR_WkoCE

Post: #780355
Topic: Who'd like to try a chess variant? Now playing Xiang Qi, a.k.a. Chinese chess
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780355/action/topic#780355
Time: 10-Jul-2015 8:57 PM

R-g3 mate

And I am surprised how much fun I was having at the end. I know you didn't have many options, but moving your elephant was an error I'm afraid. However, you probably didn't realize that I had your horse pinned in place, and therefore the g3 point was unguarded.

Want to try a game of Korean chess?

Post: #780354
Topic: Random Thoughts
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780354/action/topic#780354
Time: 10-Jul-2015 8:51 PM

Lies! LIES!!! I will always remember our time together in Sweden last year for your 41st at the national soccejr tournament.

Post: #780350
Topic: Random Thoughts
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780350/action/topic#780350
Time: 10-Jul-2015 7:50 PM

But do we know the question?

It must be, "What is Warbler's age?"

Congratulations, Warbler. You are a part of the riddle of life, the universe, and everything! Never age another day, and happy birthday!

-Ender, age 33

Post: #780349
Topic: Have A Rhyme Of A Time
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780349/action/topic#780349
Time: 10-Jul-2015 7:47 PM — Edited 10-Jul-2015 7:47 PM

If that old wretch won't help

Send in the young whelp

My shoe still needs clasping

And I am still grasping

At straws to carry on

My number-based clarion

So I will simply type

Number 83 so you don't gripe

Post: #780345
Topic: If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780345/action/topic#780345
Time: 10-Jul-2015 7:40 PM — Edited 10-Jul-2015 7:46 PM

I love it when darth_ender posts meaningful numbers all throughout Off Topic and not just in chess threads. I hope he has made you all happy!

1640 AZ time

Post: #780344
Topic: Have A Rhyme Of A Time
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780344/action/topic#780344
Time: 10-Jul-2015 7:37 PM

1, 2, buckle my shoe!

Post: #780343
Topic: What's the Weather Like Where You Live?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780343/action/topic#780343
Time: 10-Jul-2015 7:36 PM

84 degrees

Post: #780342
Topic: Happy 4th of July! 2015
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780342/action/topic#780342
Time: 10-Jul-2015 7:34 PM

Happy 10th of July everybody!

Post: #780341
Topic: Negative One and TeamNegativeOne
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780341/action/topic#780341
Time: 10-Jul-2015 7:34 PM

-1

Post: #780340
Topic: Last movie seen
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780340/action/topic#780340
Time: 10-Jul-2015 7:33 PM

13 Going on 30

Post: #780339
Topic: Random Thoughts
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780339/action/topic#780339
Time: 10-Jul-2015 7:33 PM

42 is the answer!

Post: #780267
Topic: How about a game of Japanese Chess, i.e. Shogi? Now playing Shogi4
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780267/action/topic#780267
Time: 10-Jul-2015 3:04 AM

Sorry bud for keeping you waiting. I will fix the board and make my move. I don't think anything has been messed up from this.

Post: #780266
Topic: Who'd like to try a chess variant? Now playing Xiang Qi, a.k.a. Chinese chess
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780266/action/topic#780266
Time: 10-Jul-2015 3:00 AM

I'm amazed at how defensive a king can still find himself in this game in spite of my clear advantage. It's really hard to pin him in anywhere. Your pieces occupy all the right spots!

Post: #780265
Topic: Who'd like to try a chess variant? Now playing Xiang Qi, a.k.a. Chinese chess
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780265/action/topic#780265
Time: 10-Jul-2015 2:59 AM

R-g2

Post: #780221
Topic: Who'd like to try a chess variant? Now playing Xiang Qi, a.k.a. Chinese chess
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780221/action/topic#780221
Time: 9-Jul-2015 7:05 PM

R-e1

Post: #780202
Topic: How about a game of Japanese Chess, i.e. Shogi? Now playing Shogi4
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780202/action/topic#780202
Time: 9-Jul-2015 4:58 PM

Have I made all legal moves? I just realized I am playing with a 30 cell board.

Post: #780168
Topic: Who'd like to try a chess variant? Now playing Xiang Qi, a.k.a. Chinese chess
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/780168/action/topic#780168
Time: 9-Jul-2015 1:43 PM

Sorry. I guess I should really think things through before I'm so certain of your moves. If you really are okay sticking with it, then that's okay, but if not, you are of course welcome to make your own moves without my input. If you do keep it:

C-h3