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diff --git a/docs/tips.md b/docs/tips.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c0a71c7 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/tips.md @@ -0,0 +1,80 @@ +<style> +img { height: 18px; vertical-align: -3px; } +</style> + +# Tips & Tricks + +## Shortcuts + +There are several ways to scroll without the scroll bars: + +* The <kbd>←</kbd> <kbd>↑</kbd> <kbd>↓</kbd> <kbd>→</kbd> keys. +* <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>mouse wheel</kbd> to scroll horizontally. +* Hold down the middle mouse button and drag. +* Two finger scrolling with the touch pad. +* Tap and drag using a touch screen. + +There are also several ways to change the size of the game area: + +* <kbd>Control</kbd> + <kbd>+</kbd> to zoom in. +* <kbd>Control</kbd> + <kbd>-</kbd> to zoom out. +* <kbd>Control</kbd> + <kbd>0</kbd> to reset zoom. +* <kbd>Control</kbd> + <kbd>mouse wheel</kbd> to zoom in and out. +* Pinch gesture with a touchpad. +* Pinch gesture on a touch screen. + +Hold down the <kbd>Shift</kbd> key to see more information. +In some games cards and chits will be magnified when mousing over them when holding shift. +Other games may reveal the reverse side of pieces. + +Open a separate browser tab or window for each side when playing solo. + + +## Toolbar + +The  menu has links to rules, player aids and other reference material. +In some games you can also choose between alternative graphics and layout options. +The resign option is also present here if available. + +The  button toggles the game log and player status displays. + +The  button shrinks the map to fit your screen. + +The  button lights up if you have unread chat messages. +Chat messages can only be seen by players who have joined the game. +Use <kbd>Enter</kbd> and <kbd>Escape</kbd> to quickly open and close the chat box. + +The  button appears when the game is over. +Use this to quickly start a rematch with the same players, or to go to the tournament score page. + +The  button hides all counters and markers. +Use this if you need to check something on the map that is obscured. + + +## Time Control + +For everyone's enjoyment, please respect the pace requests! +If someone wants a fast game, don't join if you can only play one move per day. + +Each player has a clock that ticks down while it's their turn. +When the clock runs out, they forfeit the game. +Each time a player takes a move, they get some time back on the clock, but there's a limit to how +much time you can accumulate. + +<dl> +<dt> No time control +<dd> For friendly games without an enforced pace. +<dt> Live / Blitz (7+ moves per day) +<dd> 24h +4h/move up to 72h +<dt> Fast (3+ moves per day) +<dd> 72h +12h/move up to 120h +<dt> Slow (1+ move per day) +<dd> 72h +36h/move up to 240h +</dl> + +When playing live, let your opponents know if you're going away! +If you need to resume a live game another day, schedule a time when you can continue. + +Turn on notifications so you can take your turns promptly. +If you see that your opponent is online (the dot next to their name is filled in) +then stay in the game for a while and perhaps you can play live for a bit. |