From: David J Bush cstone net> Date: 14 aug 2004 Subject: Re: Kanji-Less Shogi Sets = International Sets ? Where Available ? Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Shop online for Discount Auto Parts: Mirrors Headlights Tail=20 Lights Bumpers Fenders Window Regulators Spoilers Altezza Lights=20 and a Full Line of Auto Body Parts. www.partstrain.com http://click.topica.com/= caacxyga2i6YsbnuqMaa/Parts Train ------------------------------------------------------------------- [.... The "ability to read the pieces" is not what shogi is all about. Getting unnecessarily hung up on that point= will not increase your enjoyment of the game.] I certainly agree that's not what shogi is about, but it has a lot to do with attracting new players. If someone doesn't care to leap this first hurdle,that's the end of the story.This has nothing to do with you, Bill, but it reminds me of the "Borg" on Star Trek: "Western pieces are irrelevant. You will be assimilated." If SC24 were to add an international display option, I feel sure it would help to boost shogi's popularity worldwide. ...Or do they do this already? Of course, a truly international piece set would not use English letters like my set does.Maybe multiple choices could be offered. Easy for me to say. :-) Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Save up to 67% on Omaha Steaks + Get 6 FREE Burgers and a=20 FREE Cutlery Set + Cutting Board! http://click.topica.com/= caacvgpa2i6YsbnuqMaf/OmahaSteaks ------------------------------------------------------------------- --^---------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to: = shogi-l shogi net EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a2i6Ys.= bnuqMa.= c2hvZ2kt Or send an email to: shogi-unsubscribe topica com For Topica's complete suite of email marketing solutions visit: http://www.topica.com/?p=3DTEXFOOTER --^----------------------------------------------------------------