Re: [pbmserv-dev] Re: [pbmserv] Palago notation?

[Cameron Browne <cameron.browne@btinternet.com>]

> What purpose does notation serve, other than allowing replay, either 
> with a physical set or with any software which is not part of Gamerz?

The purpose of this notation is to allow us to play the game on this server.

> Center of mass? Was this easy to program?

Yes, trivial.

> I rate the current Palago notation as confusing at best.

Eh? You type in the number of the spot where you want to place your 
piece - couldn't be simpler.

> I hope you will consider switching the Palago numbering scheme to 
> this (rotated clockwise 30 degrees.)

Maybe, but it will only solve half the problem. Move positions will 
have consistent numbers between games but this doesn't help much when 
trying to replay a game with a physical set - try working out where 
move position 127 is, even using the well-defined spiral ordering! 
Players would need a mat to play on that shows the position numbers, 
which detracts from the whole thing.

Other boardless hex tile placement games (Tantrix, Andantino, etc) 
avoid the problem by not having a notation system at all :)

> Great game BTW :-)

Thanks, glad you're enjoying it.

Cameron