At the time of the incoming site update going live a few things will be removed, as documented in this thread.
"PlayTheImmortalGame.com" is to be retired. This skinned version of RHP was created in 2006 to help promote the book "The Immortal Game". Very few people use it now, and it creates additional work, so it will be vanishing
The domain will continue to redirect to RHP in the future.
"timeforchess.com", "chessatwork.com" and "redhotchess.com" all will continue with the new site.
Originally posted by RussEsthetically, I think PTIG has the most eye appeal of all the versions offered.
"PlayTheImmortalGame.com" is to be retired. This skinned version of RHP was created in 2006 to help promote the book "The Immortal Game". Very few people use it now, and it creates additional work, so it will be vanishing
Would you consider transplanting the blue skin to one of the versions being retained?
Originally posted by HandyAndyIf others feel the same way as you, it can live on in some form. I honestly didn't think anyone would really notice if it went away.
Esthetically, I think PTIG has the most eye appeal of all the versions offered.
Would you consider transplanting the blue skin to one of the versions being retained?
Status of the sets.
Sets will be removed where adoption is low and/or original contributors are not available to update their work.
rivalRemoved
medieval Removed
japRemoved
gopherrRemoved
roundRemoved
halloweenRemoved
The following will be refreshed with a new design, but will retain similarities with the original.
newsRedesigned
woodRedesigned
I have some very nice new sets to add though, so from the sacrifice of the above, there should be at least 3 additions.
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Originally posted by RussI am a PTIG devotee.....mainly based on the colour scheme as well. If you can keep the colours somehow I won't be disappointed.
If others feel the same way as you, it can live on in some form. I honestly didn't think anyone would really notice if it went away.
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Originally posted by RussMe too! I find the red of RHP and the yellow of CAW a bit garish - the blue of PTIG is relaxing.
If others feel the same way as you, it can live on in some form. I honestly didn't think anyone would really notice if it went away.
Not that bothered about the name of the site, but please keep the blue!
Originally posted by RussNoooooooooo!!
The following will be refreshed with a new design, but will retain similarities with the original.
[b]newsRedesigned
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I have *only* used the newspaper set since coming to RHP 8+ years ago. It is the exact same set used in most chess books... It is as familiar as an old friend. One reason I like it is because it does not crowd the squares with the pieces, the board never gets a "cluttered" look because of this. I hope that the new set will not be vastly different, only having "similarities" to the old set is not good enough! PLEASE, please keep this set!!
