Bob Greenwade wrote on Sat, Jun 1, 2024 10:26 PM UTC:
319. Ninja, and 320. Kunoichi. The Ninja is based on the Samurai from H. G. Muller's game Minjiku Shoji. I have my own take on the Samurai (later updated), but I when I saw this one I thought it would work great as a Ninja.
The Ninja (né Samurai) moves normally like a Knight, but can also rifle capture to any adjacent space. (NcabK)
In the fine tradition of using female names for sliding and riding versions of pieces with male names, the Kunoichi moves in a straight line like a Nightrider, while also making the same rifle capture as the Ninja. (NNcabK)
H.G. already has the Ninja (né Samurai) in a working game; I'm hoping to put the Kunoichi in something before long.
319. Ninja, and 320. Kunoichi. The Ninja is based on the Samurai from H. G. Muller's game Minjiku Shoji. I have my own take on the Samurai (later updated), but I when I saw this one I thought it would work great as a Ninja.
The Ninja (né Samurai) moves normally like a Knight, but can also rifle capture to any adjacent space. (NcabK)
In the fine tradition of using female names for sliding and riding versions of pieces with male names, the Kunoichi moves in a straight line like a Nightrider, while also making the same rifle capture as the Ninja. (NNcabK)
H.G. already has the Ninja (né Samurai) in a working game; I'm hoping to put the Kunoichi in something before long.