How to Play Hnefetafl (Tafl) With Odin

[@alexandrebour7494]

I've found a way to make Hnefatafl more complex, but my rules require square-shaped pieces for black side with symbols on them.

[@alexandrebour7494]

Are you interested in my ideas ?

[@mattjazzml]

​@@alexandrebour7494why would you want to make it more complex? The game can already be extremely complex and it's beauty lies in the simplicity of a ruleset that at the same time offers a huge amount of depth.

[@alexandrebour7494]

@@mattjazzml No, the way we develop the pieces follows the same pattern. The current Hnefatafl version is not only not complex enough, but also unbalanced in favor of the black side. My goal is to make this game as complex as chess (at least).

[@mattjazzml]

@@alexandrebour7494 anyone who has a passion for abstract games as you do gets my vote - but I have to disagree. The game didn't last this long without good reason. For me complex doesn't mean the game is better. I've read your rules on other threads and for me it takes away the beautiful energy the original game has. For balance - yes, i agree. But there are rulesets that have made this alot better - without changing the fundamental game.

[@alexandrebour7494]

@@mattjazzml "For me complex doesn't mean the game is better." with a state of mind like that, we wouldn't make progress in anything. When the strategic framework of a game is complex, it's obviously give an interesting game. That's the basics. I doubt you'd like to play tic-tac-toe for hours.