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John, thank you for the reference. I've been using multiple sets with colored twist-ties, or sets of slightly-varying sizes (and often slightly-varying colors) with the 'big' rooks and bishops representing chancellors and cardinals, and such. Now, if I had only taken shop...
'If I can't track down another OC set, I'm going to consider sawing apart and gluing up some standard pieces to make variant pieces; given the low cost of basic club chess sets the only serious investment in doing that is time.' Besides, it's fun. For inspiration I recommend Mr. Bernard Hempseed's composition at http://www.chessvariants.org/crafts.dir/fairy-chess-pieces.html .
I have one as well, but have used it so much that the low-quality included cardboard board is starting to fall apart. Not that I'm selling it, of course -- just be wary you may have to find someplace that will make custom gameboards to replace yours, if you find one used. (The pieces, on the other hand, are lovely. Quite heavy, plastic, and felt-bottomed. Very sturdy.) What's all this about selling the property rights? Hopefully someone interested in selling high-quality sets will purchase it -- in my opinion, Omega Chess is one of the best variants in existence!
You are lucky to have one... I've been looking for a while. :(
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