ab wrote:I'm wondering if the player playing first has too much of an advantage? It depends how easy it is to take the lead from him. A rule change that would get around this is as follows:
First lets create some terminology. If you place the first number in a group of symmetric cells (whatever the symmetry you're using) we'll say you're starting an orbit. An alternative rule could be that each player can start one orbit. Then on any turn you can play in either of the two orbits, but you can only start a new orbit when the orbit you started has been completed. That way you can still sometimes have control over where your opponent plays, but the power does not lie solely with one player.
Ok we should try this. The notation should include the played cell - because I suppose the forced cells that come after it are not involved in the symmetry rules. Do you agree?
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1. R7C6 1 ....?
2. etc...
BTW For the records, the rules for this 2-player game have been pointed out in this topic:
http://forum.enjoysudoku.com/viewtopic.php?t=3287&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
I started a 2nd topic in order to keep some overview.
