Parmen for Windows

User Reviews

• Good up to XP; will not work on Win7 64-bit

  authorisedusMarch 6, 2011

  Pros

  I don't know - it does not work on Win7 64-bit

  Cons

  Does not work on Win7 64 bit, which is what everybody is switching to

  Summary

  The description says it works on Windows up to XP, so I am being unfair testing it out on Win7 64-bit (which it does not work on) - after all, this latest version is from 2007 - only 4 years old, and before Win7 was even introduced. It's probably great if you have an old XP machine - I don't know - I don't have one anymore.

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• great as a 2D or 3D opponent

  goramblersOctober 6, 2009

  Pros

  fast, free, and is tough but beatable

  Cons

  can't change piece colors or backgrounds

  Summary

  great as a 2D or 3D chess opponent!

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• Great Tri-Dimensional (Star Trek) Chess Program!

  zugzwang4uMarch 24, 2009

  Pros

  1) Very small footprint, for such a well-playing, full-featured program. 2) Nice selection of viewing options, makes it easier to analyze such a complex and hard to view game. 3) Multiple move take back options. 4) Lot's of useful features.

  Cons

  1) The more plies played, the slower Parmen responds (even with Centrino Duo). 2) The help/menu system is a bit awkward to maneuver. 3) Parmen deselects self from play on move take back, annoying. 4) Primitive GUI interface.

  Summary

  Follows Bartmess's rules fairly closely, although board notation is different, and the attack board mechanics are slightly different too. Fairly strong play even on normal mode. In spite of it's interface weaknesses, I haven't found anything out there that rivals it for Star Trek TriDimensional chess, at any cost. A must download for the chess/Star Trek fanatic !!

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• Reflects the Tri-dimensional Rules perfectly.

  AnsonMaddockMarch 31, 2008

  Pros

  This software is wonderful when you don't have an opponent handy or if you have an opponent and don't happen to have your chess board with you. This program references the rules from Andrew Bartmes. <p>Delete the brackets from the links below. <p>my(.)ohio(.)voyager(.)net/~abartmes/tactical.htm <p>chessvariants(.)org/3d.dir/startrek.html <p>The above two searches should give you a better understanding of what this program encompasses. <p>The program follows the rules beautifully and manipulation of the bard and screen is excellent.

  Cons

  I can't choose the color of the chess pieces (silver/gold) and that's it.

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• PERFORMS WELL

  STANCAVFebruary 19, 2008

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• The product looks and performs well.

  hdbynumJune 11, 2007

  Pros

  Functionality and fairly easy to use and understand without directions.

  Cons

  There are no on screen instructions, or options, to describe the keyboard functions in this chess game. Going to their web site when you can finally get to it is useless as there is no contact or help link or any link. <p> <p>A key function of a chess game is the ability to "castle" with your king and rook. I continue trying to figure out how to do that but continue to be unsucessful. Although this was a free game I am looking for another 3D chess game (free or purchase) to replace Parmen.

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• Best 3D chess program available

  dougkeenanApril 20, 2007

  Pros

  Has three difficulty levels <p>Small file size <p>Fast <p>Free

  Cons

  Can't play 2D against other programs

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• Just awful.

  Wishmaster350October 18, 2006

  Pros

  Small download

  Cons

  Poor Graphic, no "beginner, advance" or else function

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• not worth it

  alex132700December 11, 2005

  Pros

  small file size

  Cons

  terrible graphics and controls, one difficulty level that is very hard, and incredibly boring

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