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authorMarkus Uhlin <markus@nifty-networks.net>2023-12-07 21:31:49 +0100
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+FICSFAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
+
+ The admins at this site can be very busy so, if you find a bug or have
+questions, read this file first:
+
+1> How do I register?
+ Read the "register" help file -- "help register".
+
+2> What is network vs local?
+ It has to do with distributed ratings -- contact an admin if you get this
+ one.
+
+3> Can I have more than one account?
+ Only if for blindfold/computer/admin/team reasons.
+
+4> Can I register more than one computer?
+ Yes.
+
+5> Can I have more than one person using my email?
+ Yes.
+
+6> Can more than one person share an account for team games?
+ Yes, WEENIES is an example.
+
+7> Can I be an admin?
+ Read the "admin_new" help file -- "help admin_new".
+
+8> Can I help with programming?
+ Ask Sparky or one of the senior programmers.
+
+9> Who's programming?
+ See the listing in the "adm_info" help file -- "help adm_info". Or also
+ read the current listing in the "=programmer" file.
+
+10> Where else can I play FREE chess?
+ There are many sites. See the "addresses" help file -- "help addresses".
+
+11> Where do I get an interface from?
+ You need to ftp to ics.onenet.net using anonymous ftp, and look for the
+ pub/chess directory. There are several interefaces based on your
+ operating system. Read the help files for "interfaces" and "ftp_hints".
+
+12> Where can I get the latest code from?
+ pub/chess/Unix on ftp ics.onenet.net (use anonynous ftp)
+ help files are in the oldest version FICS.tar.gz
+
+13> I don't like admin x. Admin y is treating me badly.
+ Contact Sparky.
+
+14> Some ICC admins have come for a peek. What gives?
+ a) Sometimes people pretend to be them.
+ b) Do not abuse them if they log on.
+ c) Our code is GNU - they can use our ideas and code on ICC if they
+ want. Remember who wrote it first.
+
+15> What is ICC?
+ Don't ask -- no free advertising -- you pay $49 for chess there. :)
+
+16> Can I shout about ICC?
+ Yes, sure. Given a choice to pay $49 or $0. I'd take the $0.
+
+17> Should I advertise FICS?
+ Yes do so. Watch you don't get nuked on ICC, though. Do help ads there.
+ Remember, Burger King burgers are free. :)
+
+18> I can't shout!
+ Are you unreg or have you been muzzled?
+
+19> I can't play rated.
+ Have both of you set rated 1?
+ Have you got the network vs local bug?
+
+20> How do I use the -->name thing I see displayed?
+ Use "it" "i" or ":" followed by a message. See the "intro_talking" help
+ file -- "help intro_talking".
+
+21> The Hormone channel(51) has been reinstated I notice.
+ Yes, but cleanish language only. This is a family server. Don't say
+ something you wouldn't say in front of someone's kids. But maybe you
+ would :)
+
+22> The board is the wrong way up:
+ Problem "flip" in style 12 -- old ZIICS and SLICS are affected.
+
+23> Can't promote (xboard).
+ Try e7e8 for a queen.
+
+24> How do I continue a game that was adjourned?
+ Simply "match" the player again, and it will resume the game if the
+ player accepts. Adjourned games are completed with that player before
+ new ones can begin.
+
+25> I can't castle after king takeback.
+ We know.
+
+26> I can castle through check.
+ This has been observed once.
+
+27> Takeback gives wrong lastmove info.
+ A bug.
+
+28> Simuls don't work.
+ They were broken once; they should be okay now.
+
+29> My rating is over/under inflated
+ There may be a bug somewhere.
+
+30> +alias/+censor etc. don't work.
+ Try alias/unalias and censor/uncensor for now.
+
+31> I've got an old account here, I can't remember my password.
+ Ask an admin for help -- be ready to verify your email address and real
+ human name.
+
+34> Stats gives silly information.
+ We know.
+
+35> Is there any wild?
+ Yes ... and rated, too. Read the "wild" help file -- "help wild".
+
+36> Zippy won't shut up, too many shouts.
+ Use censor [name].
+
+37> How many channels can I be in?
+ Type "limits" for the current limits. You cannot have unlimited channels
+ because of the space in the user files. Type "help channel" for
+ predefined channels.
+
+39> The "who" listing appears staggered.
+ Fixed soon. Also, make sure you have the correct "highlight" thaat you
+ want.
+
+40> How do I withdraw a match request?
+ Type "withdraw".
+
+41> I'm getting lag -- what can I do?
+ Either Ctrl C to escape or use adjourn.
+ Otherwise get your opponent to do "moretime #" where # <= 600 seconds.
+ Or try a version of timeseal.
+
+42> I suddenly got a Connection closed message.
+ There are several possibilities: 1) System shutdown. 2) Server crash --
+ please bear with us as we add new code. 3) The server dumped you for
+ some reason -- contact an admin and/or report a bug. 4) You got nuked --
+ disconnected by an admin (there should be a message to you in this case).
+
+43> How long do shutdowns last and why?
+ About 30 seconds.
+ Sometimes we need to add new code or fix bugs -- please bear with us.
+
+44> I get unprintable characters / delete don't work.
+ Being fixed.
+
+45> How do I get further help?
+ Follow these steps:
+ (a) Type "+chan 1"
+ (b) Type "tell 1 help me please!"
+ (c) Type " tell 1 <other messages>".
+ When you are done, you can type "-chan 1" to exit this channel.
+
+46> How do I pause a long file from scrolling?
+ Use ctrl q and ctrl s -- or use your scroll bar.
+ Also, "set height ##" fixes how many lines will be displayed at a time.
+
+
+See Also: [the various help files]
+
+[Last modified: December 19, 1995 -- Friar]
+