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Bario. Pieces are undefined until they move. (8x8, Cells: 64) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]

Larry Smith wrote on Mon, Apr 4, 2005 12:25 PM UTC:

I like the idea that ALL the quantum on the field must be defined before
the cycle starts again, and ALL fall back into the un-defined state when
the last one is actually moved(defined).

This allows a player to prevent an opponent from gaining advantage with
the end of a cycle by simply not moving one of their own pieces.

But I've also considered the potential that the quantum are neutral and
can be defined by either player under particular conditions.  Such as
proximity to other friendly pieces, preferably adjacent or possibly simply
defended by.  

Of course, once a player has defined all their possible pieces, the
remaining will then become the opponent's.  Yet not be readily
define-able because of the particular conditions.

Remember that the King will always be available to initiate a new cycle.

The mind wobbles.  Me like.