i know what you mean, nothingness, and I tried that..for about 5 moves. It just became too much like work and not enough fun. I appreciate your ability to do that and that's why you are one of the best players on this site. How about a compromise, Fencer. Could you show captured pieces for fast and/or small espionage, because people play those games usually to expedite the monotony of regular espionage games. Most of my games have taken close to 100 moves and haven't been fulfilling!