From ed2361980b455d1825d811670f329cbcf5624927 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tor Andersson Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:48:51 +0200 Subject: Move docs to Markdown and use markdown renderer in server. --- docs/tips.md | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 80 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/tips.md (limited to 'docs/tips.md') 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 @@ + + +# Tips & Tricks + +## Shortcuts + +There are several ways to scroll without the scroll bars: + +* The ← ↑ ↓ → keys. +* Shift + mouse wheel 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: + +* Control + + to zoom in. +* Control + - to zoom out. +* Control + 0 to reset zoom. +* Control + mouse wheel to zoom in and out. +* Pinch gesture with a touchpad. +* Pinch gesture on a touch screen. + +Hold down the Shift 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 ![cog](/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. + +The ![scroll](/images/scroll-quill.svg) button toggles the game log and player status displays. + +The ![magnifying-glass](/images/magnifying-glass.svg) button shrinks the map to fit your screen. + +The ![chat-bubble](/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 Enter and Escape to quickly open and close the chat box. + +The ![recycle](/images/cycle.svg) 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 ![globe](/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. + + +## 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. + +
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No time control +
For friendly games without an enforced pace. +
Live / Blitz (7+ moves per day) +
24h +4h/move up to 72h +
Fast (3+ moves per day) +
72h +12h/move up to 120h +
Slow (1+ move per day) +
72h +36h/move up to 240h +
+ +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. -- cgit v1.2.3