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"Checkers Genius"-Please Critique-Windows(R)/Linux...

Hi,

I'm currently working on a Checkers game called "Checkers Genius".
It's open-source cross-platform & runs on all Windows(R) and Linux OS's.
Game uses SDL1.2, SDL_image, SDL_mixer, SDL_ttf, and OpenGL(R).

Was hoping some people could try it now and provide some feedback.
Game is a late alpha version and has been thoroughly tested to be stable.
Computer player A.I. is not quite at "genius" level now, but it puts up a good fight.

Official URL To Download Windows(R) Version:
http://16bitsoft.com/files/CG/Win32-64/CheckersGenius-Win32_Alpha5.zip

Official URL To Download Linux Version:
http://16bitsoft.com/files/CG/SOURCE/checkersgenius-src_alpha5.zip
(includes makefile to build on any Linux and complete source code)

Here are some screenshots:


Enjoy!

first impressions ( this sort of thing isnt my bag as it were ) is drag and drop, you can have drag and drop and pik up put down in the same code without extra options, i have it in my tile based puzzle game.



nice!

I played for about half an hour.

The AI is tricky sometimes, and unbelievably easy other times.

Hi,

Thanks to those who played and provided feedback!

URL Link To The Official S.D.L. Forum Post:
http://forums.libsdl.org/viewtopic.php?t=7221
(for people reading this in an email)

- Click&drag would be interesting movement option.
(I'll see if I can successfully implement this soon)

- Computer player A.rtificial I.ntelligence engine is not completed yet.
(In beginning it plays well, but towards end of game it needs a strategy)

This project is to prepare me for a later attempt at Chess.
(much later - far into future)

Any other comments?
(seems to be bug free and stable on both Windows XP and Ubuntu 11.04)