AJ, from your post and your avatar, it sounds like you may be just the person to ask about chess variants. I've been playing Tori Shogi on Steve Evans' Shogi Variants program for a while, and long ago discovered how limited its play logic is (interface is good, though). Generally, I can capture all pieces and mate without dropping or promoting any cranes or falcons in 5 minutes or less. Any ideas?

Sorry for the hijack, but it seemed a great opportunity. Just step over me if you want - I won't mind. And if you prefer to post a reply in the lounge, I'll look there too.. Thanks