Configurable Ryoko (菱湖) Style Shogi Pieces on Lishogi

Kumuschiwa kishis!

I recreated the Ryoko style shogi pieces in Inkscape SVG format and created a user style using Stylus browser extension for it to be used on Lishogi.

For guide on how to install it, kindly visit the detailed instructions at luffykudo.wordpress.com/2024/08/07/ryoko-style-shogi-pieces/#installation-instructions

What is unique about this userstyle is that it has configurable features such as selecting your preferred Kings Style, switching between 2-kanji and 1-kanji pieces as well as between black and red promoted pieces.

As we all know, Ryoko style shogi pieces are based on the calligraphy style of Maki Ryōko (巻菱湖), one of the Three Great Calligraphers of the Bakumatsu or late Edo period. Along with Kinki and Minase styles, Ryoko is one of the three most popular and used calligraphy styles on shogi pieces.

I added the 1-kanji as well as the red promoted pieces to the standard black-colored, 2-kanji set as you can see in this image: luffykudo.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ryoko-pieces.png

Notes:
- Available in 2-Kanji and 1-Kanji styles
- Also available with red promoted pieces
- Works with matches, puzzles, analysis and board editor
- Works with all variants except with Chu Shogi

Features:
With this userstyle, you will have the:
- Option to select either 2-Kanji (default) or 1-Kanji style
- Ability to toggle red promoted pieces On and Off (default)
- Choose between four Kings style:
>>> Gyoku-Ou (Sente has the Jewel while Gote has the King)[default]
>>> Ou-Gyoku (Sente has the King while Gote has the Jewel)
>>> Double Gyoku (both have the Jewels)
>>> Double Ou (both have the Kings)

Settings screenshot: luffykudo.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ryoko-settings.png

And here are some screenshots on Lishogi:
- 2-Kanji w/ Red Promoted Pieces:
luffykudo.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ryoko-lishogi-2-kanji-red.png
- 1-Kanji w/ Red Promoted Pieces:
luffykudo.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ryoko-lishogi-1-kanji-red.png

You may also read the full blog post at luffykudo.wordpress.com/2024/08/07/ryoko-style-shogi-pieces/

Thank you and enjoy! And always remember that you are loved! God Bless =>

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What is the license of your artwork? Could Lishogi legally consider adding these pieces?

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@Toadofsky said in #2:
> What is the license of your artwork? Could Lishogi legally consider adding these pieces?

Hello @Toadofsky , sure! It is CC BY-SA 4.0. Lishogi can legally consider adding them and you can get the SVG pieces on either GitHub or Commons, the license is included there as well. Kindly check luffykudo.wordpress.com/2024/08/07/ryoko-style-shogi-pieces/#repositories

Thank you for asking! God Bless =>

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