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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] + |