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GamesGrid--Second version From:   Ken Arnold Address:   kena@spacelab.net Date:   21 September 1996 Subject:   GamesGrid -- SECOND VERSION EVEN BETTER Forum:   rec.games.backgammon Google:   324468FA.3B2D@cyberarts.com NEW BETA RELEASE OF GAMESGRID SOFTWARE The GamesGrid has a new software version and some beefed up network hardware. The result is more features and more speed for the players. With an emphasis on fostering the community aspects of Backgammon, CyberArts is pleased to announce the latest version of the GamesGrid. Included in this version are several wish list features from our users - as well as a number of features that enhance the playability of the game. Since communication between players (and watchers) makes the game more interesting and fun, GamesGrid now offers a number of ways for people to communicate. Players can communicate with one another privately - or in groups. Watchers can talk to players and watchers, just watchers or to specific individuals. You can, for example shout to everyone on the server (or ignore shouting if you choose), talk to players on the match board who haven=92t begun to play, issue a general invitation or hold private conversations. Chatting allows you to talk to old friends, make new ones and makes game playing (or watching) more dynamic and friendly! The Beta 2 version also contains tools for professional and serious players. When issuing an invitation, players can check on the effect winning or losing a game will have on their rating; players can now create and edit matches, track game scores including games in progress, see a list of users connected to the server while playing a game. You can also tailor the list of people who show up on your match board - as well as indicate anyone on your affinity list and, in particular, anyone with whom you have an unfinished match. For people who have used the GamesGrid previously now, when you are on the game board, you can talk to players on the match board. Additionally, the accept invitations status is fully functional, the invite dialog has undergone some requested changes and the ranking list filter now has a maximum of ten. (It also allows players to page through the ranking list.) The match board redraws more rapidly, you can send multiple invitations simultaneously and, since downloads from the server are now in smaller blocks, the match board populates faster. And, to let players know how soon a match will be completed, game score tracking has been added to the match board. To enhance communication, ten programmable macros (shortcut keys) have been added for expressions or phrases that you type frequently. Once you have created your set of phrases (such as Thanks for the game! or I've never seen such great rolling!), the macros will enable you to more easily and speedily chat with players and watchers. A five minute tutorial featuring 10 screens that describe the new features of GamesGrid is also available with the download. It contains step-by-step help on important topics such as how to communicate with users, watch a game, invite a player and play a game etc. The tutorial allows novice users or those new to GamesGrid to quickly understand how to play Backgammon on the Net. There is also reference help for more advanced players. All GamesGrid players are now invited to use Version 1.0 Beta 2 Build 130. We thank you for your participation and continue to look forward to your feedback. See tou on the Grid! Ken Arnold President, CyberArts the authors of GamesGrid   Did you find the information in this article useful?           Do you have any comments you'd like to add?

 

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DailyGammon  (Dan Wittkopp+, July 2004) 

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FIBS vs. GamesGrid  (Bob Stringer, May 2000) 

FIBS--Financial support  (Kit Woolsey, Aug 1997) 

FIBS--Original announcement  (Andreas Schneider, July 1992) 

FIBS--Top Tournament Performers  (Osman Guner, July 2003) 

FIBS--Your worst fears  (Richard Greenberg, Nov 1995) 

Fair Backgammon  (info, May 2006) 

Free online tournaments  (Ricardo Hui+, Mar 2009) 

Friendly play site  (Ian Dunstan+, Feb 2006) 

GameDesire  (Maciej Mróz, Sept 2004) 

GameSite2000--Announcment  (GameSite 2000, Jan 2000) 

Games4Dollars  (Info Team, Apr 2004) 

GamesGrid vs FIBS  (Jim Cochrane, Jan 1999) 

GamesGrid--Announcement  (CyberArts Inc., June 1996) 

GamesGrid--Comparison to FIBS  (Ken Arnold, May 1997) 

GamesGrid--Second version  (Ken Arnold, Sept 1996) 

GamesGrid--Update  (Ken Arnold, Mar 1998) 

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Gammon11  (sirkaber, May 2006) 

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ItsYourTurn--Announcement  (Tom Buhrman, Sept 1999) 

Ladbrokes.com  (mccm1976, May 2006) 

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MSN Gaming Zone--Overall experience  (Mark Ferrante+, Nov 1997) 

MSN Gaming Zone--Thoughts  (Gregg Cattanach, Dec 1998) 

MoneyGaming.com  (max+, July 2005) 

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Play65/GammonEmpire--Are they the same?  (Tony Yarwood+, Aug 2005) 

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Play65/GammonEmpire--Withdrawal symptoms  (David Warmind+, May 2007) 

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Playmaker World--Announcement  (Michael Crane, Nov 2001) 

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Richard's Play-by-E-mail Server  (Richard Rognlie, May 1997) 

TrueMoneygames--Announcement  (TrueMoneygames Info, Apr 2002) 

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Where to play for money  (mginat+, May 2006) 

Where to play for money  (Victor Zanfer+, Apr 2005) 

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