Thad, your primary concern was being able to PLAY the game without therestiction. Can't you just be satisfied with that? Gary and I really want the betterment of pente to be taken into consideration, and having the game WITHOUT the restriction called "Original pente" MISLEADS people into thinking that it is the PREFERRED or PROPER way to play.

WHat is wrong with calling it like it is, "No Restriction Pente?" It is accurate and effective, and is also not suggestive of which is the correct way to play. Wouldn't that appease everyone?

NOW that you are getting the restriction removed on the small board, why do you need it removed on the large board? I think a fair compromise is to have it only on the small board.