#1 · Rbpompeu
23 Mar 2018
Is it possible to add a design button for Shogi the same fashion as the existing one at Xiangqi?
Cheers
Public forum discussion.
23 Mar 2018
Is it possible to add a design button for Shogi the same fashion as the existing one at Xiangqi?
Cheers
26 Mar 2018
several years ago, this feature was available, and at that time, I selected an Americanized version of the pieces, which I am still able to use today (I no longer have the option to use standard Japanese tiles) Then, the webmaster did a major redesign of this website, and at that time, the option to select pieces disappeared. However, the optional sets are definitely still part of the website (but not apparently accessible), as I use one of the optional sets! I suggest you bug the webmaster about this. I think others have attempted to get Richard to reinstate the optional tiles, but to no avail. But maybe if you keep bugging him!
27 Mar 2018
I will, I will, thxs
27 Mar 2018
Or you can (ask someone to) add it to the BiggerGolem Extension (only works for desktop, though):
https://www.littlegolem.net/jsp/forum/topic2.jsp?forum=1&topic=3120
10 Apr 2018
Well, it's already in BiggerGolem - it adds two new Shogi piece sets. The button to switch between them is in the extension preferences, though, not the "Design" button on the game page itself, since changing the board style is something people presumably do very rarely.
10 Apr 2018
I meant a design button for westernized pieces, likewise Xiangqi...
10 Apr 2018
Oh, okay. I can definitely add a westernized piece set if anyone can point me to a nice-looking, free one.
11 Apr 2018
Great, I"ll try to find some designs and let you know about it.
18 Apr 2018
here at little golem, I use the hidetchi shogi pieces, which are very attractive and logical in design. When the webmaster Richard first added shogi to this site, the hidetchi pieces were an option (and I am forced to use them now). At that time, Richard was also promoting someone who was selling hidetchi wooden pieces. You can google hidetchi shogi pieces, then click on "image" to see the design. I still recommend you keep pestering Richard, because the set is already set up to offer these pieces, so shouldn't be too hard to set it back up!
18 Apr 2018
link to buy Hidetchi pieces:
19 Apr 2018
Hmm, interesting. @Ray, since you seem to be one of the few people who can still see the Hidetchi pieces on your account, can you send me the URL of one of the piece images? (Do you know how to do this, by using "Inspect Element"? If not - and if you're willing to help - I can show you how!)
Thanks :)
19 Apr 2018
apetresc:
I think the sample pieces are still available from https://www.littlegolem.net/jsp/games/gamedetail.jsp?gtid=shogi&page=rules
Right clicking on the pieces and you'll see something like:
19 Apr 2018
Beautiful! I'll get these integrated into BiggerGolem ASAP :)
19 Apr 2018
Alright, support for Hidetchi's piece set has been published to Chrome, Firefox, and GreasyFork as version 2.7. Just select "Hidetchi (Western)" from the shogi piece selector in BiggerGolem preferences.

19 Apr 2018
Great, thanks!
It's working on Firefox (if you remember to save your options), I'll start to play Shogi again.
20 Apr 2018
FANTASTIC!!! Thank you guys!
2 May 2018
Did you ask Hidetchi for permission?
I doubt that he will not grant it. But you should ask!
14 May 2018
I'm virtually certain he's okay with it; he follows me on Twitter where I post these changelogs, and retweets most of them, so I'm sure he's aware by now.