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Mage Wars => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mr Puppers on May 12, 2013, 12:59:42 PM

Title: FC & NC?
Post by: Mr Puppers on May 12, 2013, 12:59:42 PM

I apologize for the newbie question but I've seen the terms NC and FC used to refer to specific zones.  What do they mean and which zones are they?

Title: Re: FC & NC?
Post by: patrickconnor on May 12, 2013, 04:57:28 PM

I'm assuming N(ear) C(orner) and F(ar) C(orner).

That is my guess.

Title: Re: FC & NC?
Post by: Shad0w on May 13, 2013, 06:38:16 AM

I was thinking about doing a MW lexicon.

Title: Re: FC & NC?
Post by: Mr Puppers on May 13, 2013, 07:55:03 AM

That would be great so should I just wait until this lexicon comes out to get a definitive answer to my question?

Title: Re: FC & NC?
Post by: Koz on May 13, 2013, 08:51:43 AM

I agree that a lexicon would be a good idea.  For the OP's question I've always used the terms NC and FC (and assumed that others were as well) as referring to the two center zones on the board.  Near Center and Far Center (based on your starting position).

Title: Re: FC & NC?
Post by: sIKE on May 13, 2013, 10:11:38 AM

I've read it as Near and Far Corner (where you and the opposing mage start) with the doors on them.

Title: Re: FC & NC?
Post by: Mr Puppers on May 13, 2013, 04:28:55 PM

The definition provided by Koz sounds correct to me and is what I guessed it might be.  I just wanted confirmation on that.  Thanks to all for the responses.

Title: Re: FC & NC?
Post by: piousflea on May 13, 2013, 10:36:25 PM

Far center, near center. Also known as the B2 and B3 square, like this:
A1 A2 A3
B1 B2 B3
C1 C2 C3
D1 D2 D3

Note that starting positions are  A3 (top right) and D1 (bottom left).

Title: Re: FC & NC?
Post by: sdougla2 on May 13, 2013, 10:42:43 PM

Don't you mean B2 and C2?