Column
Pieces
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If 2 pieces of the same type are in the same column, + or - is used to denote the more forward or the less forward pieces respectively.
Source: Tabletop Game / Xiangqi -
If a vermin gets within range of a security column, the column's guns will blast it to pieces, which can be fun but also freaks out anyone nearby.
Source: Video Game / Startopia -
In later games, the "ghost piece" feature (or Temporary Landing System as TGM calls it) was added, showing a "ghost" of the current piece to indicate how the piece will land if it is dropped as is, helping prevent dropping pieces in the wrong column by accident.
Source: Videogame / Tetris
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