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5. December 2011, 17:13:41

georg21

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Subject: Re: A survey about board and piece style

MengTzu:
NO to all 4.
It is easy to learn a few chinese characters and you will be familiar with them after 1-2 games.
I have more fun playing with original pieces. I regard special boards and pieces as an additional barrier.
There are better ways to make Xiangi more popular in non-asian countries than to invent a new design.

7. December 2011, 15:46:22

Totonno

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Subject: Re: A survey about board and piece style

I agree 100% with you! Chinese signs on pieces are part of the xiangqi.

8. December 2011, 13:04:16

Thom27

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Subject: Re: A survey about board and piece style

Totonno: ... as the hair in the soup is part of the soup

8. December 2011, 21:53:45

Totonno

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Subject: Re: A survey about board and piece style

To Thom27: Yes, we can said this way too ;) Seriuosly speaking, i think xiangqi must be learned without "western" signs. It's like learn Chinese western chess with "Ming epowue" figures....