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Interesting sets to make?
By: cbogert Date: December 26, 2017, 8:09 pm
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I've been thinking about making a new set of wooden pieces, but
can't quite decide what to make.
I was pondering a Malaysian abstract style set (attached a
picture). They are simple, but something elegant about them.
I did start a set for Ko-Shogi (Wan-Xiangqi), but it is kinda on
the sidelines right now.
The pieces are about 3cm across, so the board will be rather
large. Right now I only have the back row for one side
complete.
About the game on my website:
HTML http://chrisbogert.wixsite.com/chaturanga-family/blank-11
Also need to make a new Chu-Shogi set.. ended up selling all of
my sets.. even my personal one, figured I could always make a
new one.
Anyhow, if anyone has some ideas for my next project, feel free
to make a suggestion.
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Re: Interesting sets to make?
By: Asher Hurowitz Date: December 27, 2017, 12:24 pm
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All three seem amazing, I would love to see a Ko Shogi set on an
actual Go board with characters painted on Go stones! How much
would a Chu Shogi set be? Those Malaysian pieces look fun as
well, it's all up to your preference! (I would personally power
through and get Ko Shogi out of the way first before starting a
smaller project)
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Re: Interesting sets to make?
By: cbogert Date: December 29, 2017, 9:31 am
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Thanks for the input.
For ko-shogi I actually tried a set with igo stones and board...
but it just didn't look very good.
I think it could look cool with really nice stones, but they are
so expensive to experiment on.
I had real slate and shell stones to work with, but they were
quite old and a bit beat up....(second-hand shop).
With the wood pieces it also feels more like Xiangqi and looks
impressive with the bigger pieces and board.
Maybe I'll take some pictures of the few I've done so far.
A Chu-Shogi set I usually sell for $100. I don't really make
any money, but more for the love of the games.
By the time all the material costs and my hours of work put into
them... I'm maybe breaking even... maybe.
But it makes the game a bit more affordable for anyone
interested in it.
Really is a cool game. Love the Lion (獅子) piece.
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Re: Interesting sets to make?
By: Asher Hurowitz Date: December 30, 2017, 9:50 am
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I encourage you to make the Ko Shogi set on an igo board with
stones, however feel free to do what you wish!
I would love a Chu Shogi set, save one for me please! ;D
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Re: Interesting sets to make?
By: cbogert Date: January 1, 2018, 9:07 am
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I really only do Chu-shogi sets to order. If you want to order
one let me know.
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