Anyway, I disagree with you. I find the Shogi convention better for Shogi and the Chess convention better for Chess. At least with computers we can let players use whichever convention they prefer.
Well, as I pointed out, it is not a matter of opinion. What is a better representation for playing a game is a verifyable fact, measurable by the average rating drop or raise people would get when having to play with one representation or another. E.g. representing all pieces by empty squares (aka blindfold chess) usually greatly degrades the rating of non-GM players, and can thus be considered an unsuitable representation for playing Chess.
And 'disagreeing with facts' is also known as 'being wrong'.
For people that want to experience the difference between using pictogram and tile pieces, I set up a simple speed test cq dexterity game here.
The idea that Shogi and Chess would have different needs does seem rather inconsistent, as they are practically the same game. I have difficulty identifying any aspect of either game that would cause such a difference.
But it is indeed good that people can choose their representation on a computer independently of that used by the opponent. If there is at least one suitable representation amongst the choices.
Well, as I pointed out, it is not a matter of opinion. What is a better representation for playing a game is a verifyable fact, measurable by the average rating drop or raise people would get when having to play with one representation or another. E.g. representing all pieces by empty squares (aka blindfold chess) usually greatly degrades the rating of non-GM players, and can thus be considered an unsuitable representation for playing Chess.
And 'disagreeing with facts' is also known as 'being wrong'.
For people that want to experience the difference between using pictogram and tile pieces, I set up a simple speed test cq dexterity game here.
The idea that Shogi and Chess would have different needs does seem rather inconsistent, as they are practically the same game. I have difficulty identifying any aspect of either game that would cause such a difference.
But it is indeed good that people can choose their representation on a computer independently of that used by the opponent. If there is at least one suitable representation amongst the choices.