🚀 go-pugleaf

Chess enthusiasts, et Al (und Karl),

	We've just put up an "alpha" version of our "Cicada VRML 'Net Chess"
(full name: Cicada Crazy VRML-java Crazy Net Chess for You and
for_Everyone_), and I hereby formally invite anyone with a passing
interest to check it out:

        http://cicadaweb.com/

	What it is: It's a VRML chess set whose pieces move in response to
mouse clicks. You choose an opponent from the chat window, or
pre-arrange a game, and play! (You can also play in teams, but this
usually results in java.lang.NobodyHasAnyFun Exceptions.)

	It has rule checking, but I'm sure there are some obscure moves we
forgot to cover, so if any of you spot an omission, let us know.

        It uses the Live3D API, so (unfortunately) it only works with
Netscape 3.0 for Win95 and WinNT at this point. (3.0b5 and up, to be
precise--3.0b4 and lower doesn't support the Live3D java classes.)

	We're exploring the possibility of organizing a net-wide chess
tournament (tentative grand prize: One hundred Million dollars) so if
you'd like to take part, let us know about that, too.

        Thanks,
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Matt O'Donnell                   Cicada Web Development
Partner-VRML Designer/Programmer PH:  (516)536-2913
matt@cicadaweb.com               FAX: (516)536-5797
                http://cicadaweb.com