From: Luke Merritt <clearobscurity <at> HOTMAIL <dot> COM>
Date: 28 jan 1999
Subject: Re: Taikyoku Shogi rules

I've noticed that a whole lot of pieces from smaller shogi variants have
either had their moves changed or have had the moves erroneously
recorded. I believe some are in fact in error, as the phoenix is listed
as having its normal move we all know, while the kylin is listed as only
being able to step move orthagonally forward and backward instead of
jumping like its supposed to. I don't believe the fire demon is
transcribed as having its burning ability, either.

I'm attempting with minimal success to get English equivilants for these
pieces, and let me tell you, its not easy. A lot of the kanji is
obselete or really advanced stuff, and when I DO get a reading, it
doesn't make sense (one piece has kanji for "dove" and "tub").

I could use help, if there is anyone else doing this as well.  Thanks.

--Luke

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