"...straight in any direction, or diagonally, two spaces..."(Chapter II of the TEXT)
"...2 spaces straight in any direction or combination."(APPENDIX)
Here is the first piece which offers one of the most difficult to interpret. Not only
is there a STRICT and LOOSE interpretation but now, there is a difference between the TEXT
and the APPENDIX versions.
First........
APPENDIX INTERPRETATION:
This is the least complicated rule, dealing only with orthogonal movement.
STRICT APPENDIX INTERPRETATION(CHAINED WARRIOR):
The WARRIOR must move TWO spaces orthogonally.
Note that the first orthogonal square which the WARRIOR passes through must be vacant.
The WARRIOR then continues with the next orthogonal square in the same direction or changes
direction but not return to the original square.
LOOSE APPENDIX INTERPRETATION(FREE WARRIOR):
The WARRIOR may move UP TO TWO spaces orthogonally.
This interpretation increases the power of the WARRIOR and reduces the opponent's
opportunity of the unchallenged block or attack.
STRICT-STRICT TEXT INTERPRETATION(CHAINED CIVIL WARRIOR):
This interpretation involves both STRICT movements and STRICT combinations. The WARRIOR
must move TWO squares. If the WARRIOR starts with an orthogonal move, its second must be an
orthogonal move. If the first move is diagonal, the second must be diagonal.
This version offers the increased reach to the WARRIOR but maintains the opponent's
opportunity to approach or block.
STRICT-LOOSE TEXT INTERPRETATION(CHAINED WILD WARRIOR):
This interpretation involve STRICT movements and LOOSE combinations. The WARRIOR must
move TWO squares. IF the WARRIOR starts with an orthogonal move, its second may be either
orthogonal or diagonal. If the first move is diagonal, the second may be orthogonal or
diagonal.
This version increases the power of the WARRIOR dramatically and practically eliminates
the opponent's opportunity to approach or block. There is still the possibility of the WARRIOR
being blocked effectively by its own color.
LOOSE-STRICT TEXT INTERPRETATION(FREE CIVIL WARRIOR):
This interpretation involves LOOSE movements and STRICT combinations. The WARRIOR may
move UP TO TWO squares. If the WARRIOR starts with an orthogonal move, its second must be
orthogonal. If the first move is diagonal, the second must be diagonal.
This version offers the increased reach to the WARRIOR. It eliminates the opponent's
possible block but not all of the possible approaches. The WARRIOR may still be blocked by
its own color.
LOOSE-LOOSE TEXT INTERPRETATION(FREE WILD WARRIOR):
This interpretation involves both LOOSE movements and LOOSE combinations. The WARRIOR
may move UP TO TWO squares. If the WARRIOR starts with an orthogonal move, its second may be
orthogonal or diagonal. If the first move is diagonal, the second may be orthogonal or
diagonal.
This version offers the most powerful of the interpretations. The WARRIOR effectively
controls all twenty-four of the surrounding squares. There are no approaches or potential
blocks for the opponent. There is still the chance of block by its own color.
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