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diff --git a/public/docs/tips.html b/public/docs/tips.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1faa5eb --- /dev/null +++ b/public/docs/tips.html @@ -0,0 +1,108 @@ +<!doctype html> +<title>Tips & Tricks</title> +<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css"> +<style> +img { height: 18px; vertical-align: -3px; } +</style> +<body> +<article> + +<h1> +Tips & Tricks +</h1> + +<p> + +<h2> Shortcuts </h2> + +<p> +There are several ways to scroll without the scroll bars: + +<ul> +<li> The <kbd>←</kbd> <kbd>↑</kbd> <kbd>↓</kbd> <kbd>→</kbd> keys. +<li> <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>mouse wheel</kbd> to scroll horizontally. +<li> Hold down the middle mouse button and drag. +<li> Two finger scrolling with the touch pad. +<li> Tap and drag using a touch screen. +</ul> + +<p> +There are also several ways to change the size of the game area: + +<ul> +<li> <kbd>Control</kbd> + <kbd>+</kbd> to zoom in. +<li> <kbd>Control</kbd> + <kbd>-</kbd> to zoom out. +<li> <kbd>Control</kbd> + <kbd>0</kbd> to reset zoom. +<li> <kbd>Control</kbd> + <kbd>mouse wheel</kbd> to zoom in and out. +<li> Pinch gesture with a touchpad. +<li> Pinch gesture on a touch screen. +</ul> + +<p> +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. + +<p> +Open a separate browser tab or window for each side when playing solo. + + +<h2> Toolbar </h2> + +<p> +The <img src="/images/cog.svg"> 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. + +<p> +The <img src="/images/scroll-quill.svg"> button toggles the game log and player status displays. + +<p> +The <img src="/images/magnifying-glass.svg"> button shrinks the map to fit your screen. + +<p> +The <img src="/images/chat-bubble.svg"> 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. + +<p> +The <img src="/images/cycle.svg"> button appears when the game is over. +Use this to quickly start a rematch with the same players. + +<p> +The <img src="/images/earth-africa-europe.svg"> button hides all counters and markers. +Use this if you need to check something on the map that is obscured. +</ul> + + +<h2> Time Control +</h2> + +<p> +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. + +<dl> +<dt> Live +<dd> +Let your opponents know if you're going away! +If you need to resume the game another day, arrange a time when you can all continue, +or agree to continue playing at a different pace. + +<dt> Fast +<dd> +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. + +<dt> Slow +<dd> +If you create a game and know you can not play more than one move per day, +please pick this option to set the appropriate expectations. + +<dt> Any +<dd> +Anything goes. Read the game notice and adapt! + +</dl> + |