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please add visible grid coordinates on 19x19 go boards!

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#3 · Crelo

13 Sep 2017

I installed BiggerGolem and I do not see any coordinates. Moreover, I do not find the settings either, where I could select the Hex board or the Amazons colors.

#4 · Crelo

13 Sep 2017

OK, I found the settings of BiggerGolem. Where are the LittleGolem settings? :)

#5 · Malcolm Schonfield

13 Sep 2017

Personally, I would prefer not having coordinates for playing normal Go. But they are useful for t-Go.

#7 · Sighris

4 Oct 2017

...for others who are interested, see the LG forum discussion shared by klaashaas ★ on2017-09-13 (above).

Malcolm Schonfield, coordinates make it easier to discuss the game, why would you prefer not having coordinates for playing normal Go?

#8 · mmKALLL

5 Oct 2017

I would guess the reason is aesthetics-related. It's not like regular boards typically have coordinates either. In fact, I also prefer to play with them off (Toroidal excluded).

Usually the time I need coordinates is afterwards when reviewing, or if someone asks a question I'll just quickly open Eidogo in a new tab or something. :)

#9 · Malcolm Schonfield

6 Oct 2017

Thanks mmK, that's exactly it. In my experience, coordinates don't usually help players during the game. Also there are some arbitrary choices made with coordinates. Less is more...

Speaking of coordinates, here's a plug for an interesting coordinate system - particularly recommended for the visually impaired: Audouard coordinates

 Site admins provide a free service and have limited resources; I don't think adding coordinates is needed.

Here's a feature request I made, I think it's more deserving...

issues/66/add-data-to-sgf-provided-for-go-games