Fencer:

... and replaced by Capablanca Random Chess which is very similar to the Gothic ...

Let me place a correction here: there are more differences between CRC and GC than between Bird's and Ed Trice's starting array.

The main difference is the fact that each starting array will be selected randomly just before a game will be started (very similar to Chess960 / Fischer Random Chess).

A second difference is the intended target group. CRC originally has been created to establish a testing field for 10x8 chess programs avoiding huge opening libraries. GC already has big opening knowledge in some applications.

Thus CRC might fit better to the needs of creative players (from the very beginning) compared to more reproducing, opening book experienced players.

Regards, Reinhard.