David, I like the idea of a 45/46-square variant design contest. I know
that you may think I am showing slight favoritism here since I have
invented a 46- square variant myself, but I would think it was a good idea
anyway.
How about
having 'played on a board of 45-47 squares' and/or 'pseudo-historical'
and/or
love themed maybe with a short or medium overall range 'Cupid' piece,
that is, a 'Cupid' piece with no or very few unlimited range moves as
the theme of the contest. That way we could have a 48-50 square contest
next year.
Mr. Joyce, I like the idea of a cupid that prevents an adjacent piece from
capturing other pieces when exiting its influence, but your suggestion for
its movement capability (at least that of the queen) is way too generous
considering that love is fickle. However, if you really want a piece that
symbolizes the true power of love, I'll say that the variant may include
an 'Aphrodite' or 'Erato' piece the movement capability of which is
only limited by reason.
How about having 'played on a board of 45-47 squares' and/or 'pseudo-historical' and/or love themed maybe with a short or medium overall range 'Cupid' piece, that is, a 'Cupid' piece with no or very few unlimited range moves as the theme of the contest. That way we could have a 48-50 square contest next year.
Mr. Joyce, I like the idea of a cupid that prevents an adjacent piece from capturing other pieces when exiting its influence, but your suggestion for its movement capability (at least that of the queen) is way too generous considering that love is fickle. However, if you really want a piece that symbolizes the true power of love, I'll say that the variant may include an 'Aphrodite' or 'Erato' piece the movement capability of which is only limited by reason.