2.2 Dimensions and Directions

There are four main dimensions (or ``axes'') which can be identified on the board. In terms of these dimensions, eight directions may be defined. Some of these terms might even be used later in this document.

The four axes and their associated directions are as follows:

• Horizontal Axis
  • Forward
    Proceeding from the player's corner-space to the opposing player's corner-space.
  • Backward
    Proceeding from the opposing player's corner-space to the player's corner-space.

• Vertical Axis
  The vertical axis is (intuitively) perpendicular to the horizontal axis. It is not particularly useful.

• Radial Axis
  • Hubwards
    Proceeding from the outer edge of the board towards the center of the board, or ``hub''.
  • Rimwards
    Proceeding from the center of the board towards the outer edge, or ``rim''.

• Rotational Axis
  • Turnwise
    Proceeding from left to right while remaining a fixed distance from the hub - also known as ``clockwise''.
  • Widdershins
    Proceeding from right to left while remaining a fixed distance from the hub - also known as ``counter-clockwise''.

The directions listed above are not always mutually exclusive - for example, one movement may be understood as proceeding in both a forward and turnwise direction. The differences between the various directions can be understood as stemming from the distinction between player-relative directions (such as ``forward'') and board-absolute directions (such as ``hubwards'').