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John Lawson wrote on Sat, Sep 7, 2002 02:29 AM UTC:

In the original statement about the contest, Glenn Overby said:
'The goal is to get some of the better new or
obscure variants more play and exposure (although there will be room for
more usual games as well).'

Since one of the goals is exposure, I would not like to see XiangQi or
Shogi, but wouldn't mind variants such as Gothic, Omega, or Grand Chess. 
These are widely played, but not played by millions.

In my opinion, machines are out.  One can play against ZoG or other
programs anytime one wants, and it is not satisfying to me.

A revote on a winnowed list makes sense.  It would be OK to add games that
were written in on the first vote.  If the participation of machine
players is disputed, add that to the second round vote.  Finally, consider
playing only games that were voted for by the people who enter the
contest.  If some variant gets 100 votes, but no one who voted for it
enters, throw it out.