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| Author: | Sivak [ Sat Oct 20, 2018 7:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Physical stones with symbols on them? |
I was wondering if there exist any physical stones that have markings often seen in game reviews such as triangles, circles, X's, or squares. In the absence of a computer for review, I could see these as kind of nice for teaching purposes. Has anyone seen such stones anywhere? Maybe a set of 10 apiece with a circle for instance. |
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| Author: | EdLee [ Sat Oct 20, 2018 10:25 pm ] |
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Hi Sivak, In the absence of a computer, may I suggest using the organic pointing devices that are attached at the periphery of your hand. |
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| Author: | Elom [ Sun Oct 21, 2018 12:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Physical stones with symbols on them? |
I think sets for the blind have stones with humps and dips in them. |
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| Author: | Sivak [ Sun Oct 21, 2018 12:42 am ] |
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EdLee wrote: Hi Sivak, In the absence of a computer, may I suggest using the organic pointing devices that are attached at the periphery of your hand. Well, the symbol stones could be used to play out a sequence without having to fully memorize the position prior to said sequence. |
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| Author: | Tryss [ Sun Oct 21, 2018 12:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Physical stones with symbols on them? |
You can't manifacture slate & shell stone like these, yunzi or glass would probably be very tricky, and plastic would be the easiest to manifacture, but far from easy. So I doubt there's a market for it to be worth the hassle and cost. Why not using stickers of color instead? So, take an unused set of stones, a set of small color dot stickers, and you can make your own color coded stones ! 
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| Author: | EdLee [ Sun Oct 21, 2018 1:28 am ] |
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Hi Sivak, Yes... it's an unusual situation. The markers have their advantages when using a computer; but if you're using a real set, with your hands, the situation is different. Somehow markers on real stones feel like the cart before the horse, to me, but YMMV. 
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| Author: | Erythen [ Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Physical stones with symbols on them? |
I've never seen anything like that, but perhaps you could try some different colored stones. Mr. Kuroki has clameshell stones dyed pink and green, and I've seen a number of colored glass sets online. There's also semi-precious stones in a variety of colors (I have access to those if you're interested). What might work best though is a cheap but functional alternative like some glass gaming markers; the kind that are popular in role playing or tabletop gaming. Chessex sells a variety. They're flat on one side with a rounded top. The major disadvantage to these, however, is that their diameter is much smaller than standard stones. http://www.chessex.com/Accessories/Othe ... oducts.htm |
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| Author: | tchan001 [ Sun Oct 21, 2018 5:22 am ] |
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Sivak wrote: EdLee wrote: Hi Sivak, In the absence of a computer, may I suggest using the organic pointing devices that are attached at the periphery of your hand. Well, the symbol stones could be used to play out a sequence without having to fully memorize the position prior to said sequence. Can be achieve by using single-convex Chinese yunzi stones. Flip over to the flat size to play out trial sequences and leave the actual play with the right side up. |
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