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Anonymous wrote on Sun, Jun 15, 2003 03:29 PM EDT:Excellent ★★★★★I'm a registered user of this site. However, I'm switching ISP's--and that will require an e-mail address change. How do I go about doing that?
Greg Strong wrote on Thu, Mar 3, 2005 07:51 PM EST:<p>Mason, just go to the <a href='http://www.chessvariants.org/index/personq.php'>Contributors Page</a>, look yourself up, and then click on 'Edit Person'.</p>
📝David Howe wrote on Thu, Mar 3, 2005 08:04 PM EST:That works fine if you have a public email address. Mason has a private email address, and there's no way (right now) to change that through the 'edit person' form. I will work on adding this capability. For now -- just let me know what your new email address is and I'll update it.
<P>Given the way this page is written, it fosters confusion between the concept of a member and the concept of a registered user. The first paragraph recommends becoming a member and lists various advantages of membership. But the second paragraph says you must be a contributor to become a member, and the third paragraph offers the alternative of becoming a registered user, but it neglects to mention that you get all the same things from being a registered user as you do from being a member. Since I knew that registered users had all the benefits of membership, and since I didn't pay close attention to the details on this page, I have been using member in an inclusive sense that includes both members and registered users. Meanwhile, Antoine Fourriere had noted the distinction between members and registered users and assumed that registered users could not vote in polls.</P>
<P>So how can this page be changed? One solution is to rewrite the first paragraph as follows:</P>
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Please consider becoming of member or registered user of the Chess Variant Pages. Members and registered users may participate in polls, such as the polls for selecting Recognized Variants, play games on Game Courier, modify their own information page, edit their own comments, and receive news and event mailings from chessvariants.com.</BIG></KBD>
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<P>Another solution is make the distinction between 'member' and 'registered user' with more fitting terms, such as 'contributing member' and 'non-contributing member'. After all, our members are also registered users, and registered users have the same benefits as members. With this solution, some of the revisions shown above would be retained, and the second two paragraphs could be rewritten as follows:</P>
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If you are a contributor to our pages (either as an author or inventor), simply go to our Contributors Page, select your name from the top list, press the 'Send' button, and then follow the instructions on the screen.</BIG></KBD></P>
<P><KBD><BIG>If you haven't contributed, but you would still like to become a member of the chess variant pages, just go to our registration page.</BIG></KBD></P>
My new e-mail address will be aquabee@integraonline.com Thanks!
why do you have to be a member to play chess?
You need to be a member or registered user to play Chess or any other game on Game Courier, because it requires you to enter your userid and password whenever you move. This is for the sake of identity verification so that no one can move your pieces but you. Also, making use of userids eliminates the need to store email addresses in logs, which keeps them safer from spammers.
Joe Joyce wrote on Tue, Jun 14, 2005 10:34 PM EDT:Deleted. Fergus beat me to it with a better answer.
Here it says that to become a member, you have to submit an article. But submitting an article requires a username and password! Seems like a Catch-22.
You need to be a member to create your own pages directly, using your id and password. http://www.chessvariants.org/index/membersubmission.php Non-members need to submit their write-ups to the editors for us to create a page, after which they can register as members. http://www.chessvariants.org/feedback.html#submit
1. I invented/authored Random Wormhole Chess, but since contributing I have changed e-mail addresses. Can I become a member without re-contributing? 2. Can members resubmit or make changes to their published variant/page?
Adrian. 1. Yes. Just send the editors an e-mail with your new address. 2. Yes. You can modify your member-posted page using your password.
I became a member, but when I try to submit an idea, my name does not appear there... what do I do to submit my idea?
Assuming that your name is really Frooke Matt, you seem to have pulled it off. Each time you post a message, just enter your userid in the 'Your User ID' field and ignore the 'Your name' field.
Perhaps Frooke Matt tried to use the Create Member Submitted Item form, which is restricted to 'any person that has previously submitted material that has been published on these pages'. For a first time submission, he needs to go to:
http://www.chessvariants.org/feedback.html#submit
I am a member now, but I submitted a variant and never got a response. How long does it usually take to get a variant on here?
you won't get a response. your game could go up anytime from on that day, next day, up to a week, i don't think you would wait more than a week.
Still not up... I was submitting a variant based on Invader Zim... do you think it was rejected?
Joe Joyce wrote on Fri, Jan 27, 2006 02:52 PM EST:Hi, Matt. It's unlikely your submission was rejected. Ms. Bagley-Jones was being optomistic when she said 'one week'. My first submission took a fair bit longer to get posted, as did my second. There is a severe shortage of editor time on this site, unfortunately, so things go slow these days. Don't worry, most of us find it's worth the wait. I designed my second variant while waiting impatiently for the first one to get posted, as a way to relieve the tension. In the meantime, welcome to Wonderland (and check out Alice - one of the many fine variants here). Enjoy. Joe
Matt, the delay is not due to lack of interest, rather lack of time. Hopefully it can be posted soon. Interested volunteers (hint) should inquire with the editors.
Sorry... right after I posted, my game was put up...
i want to know how i can be a contributor so i can add a variant [Karl -- presto! You are now a contributor. --Editors]
Hi, can anyone tell me WHAT EXACTLY do I have to do in order to become a contrubutor/member whatchamaycallit who can post up his own chess variants? Thanks
📝David Howe wrote on Sun, Mar 11, 2007 10:24 PM EDT:You are now a contributor! Apparently, all you have to do is ask!
Looking at this page it says select your name from the top list, press the 'Send' button, and then follow the instructions on the screen for registering a member name as a contributor.
Since I've contributed a variant, I'm listed in the top list. However, selecting it and clicking Send brings to a page with absolutely no information on how to combine my user-id with the contribution I've done.
📝David Howe wrote on Mon, Aug 6, 2007 08:28 AM EDT:You have two accounts, one as a contributor and one as a user. Your
contributor account had no email address associated with it, so there was
no option for you to register. I have now added your email address to your
contributor account, and you should be able to register using that account.
Just go to your member page.
Is Chess Variants not been able to send emails anymore? I'm tyring to get a friend subscribed to CV to play a game of Modern Chess, but the email with his password has never arrived. His id is: pleyades21 I notice that I'm not getting an email advice when my opponents make their moves. Is there a problem? Who can help me?
Joe Joyce wrote on Fri, Feb 22, 2008 05:57 PM EST:Hello, Jose. Yes, unfortunately, there is a problem. The invites and games will show up on the Game Courier Game Logs page, but you have to look there to find it. The email system is broken. No one gets notifications.
Thanks Joe. We can work around for checking our turn to move. But how about new memberships? Can someone reset the password of my friend pleyades21 so that he can start playing in CV?
📝David Howe wrote on Sun, Feb 24, 2008 10:34 AM EST:chessvariants.org scripts are unable to send email. I have contacted our hosting service, but so far have been ignored. User id pleyades21 should now be registered, and I have emailed that user a new password. Sorry about the continuing problems with email...
Why it's mandatory to be member for posting variants?! Just because someone can use your name?.. And why not play on game courier quick games with random opponent (registred or not)?
By the way. Howdo I do to post my works and get the purple(?, I'm a litle colorblind) squre with a white m? Hugs.
@Claudio
You need to click Post your own game, and select the relevant options for the type of game you are posting.
@Flowerman
Because as I have said earlier, you cannot discuss or rate the variant in some discussion thread, and secondly it is preferred that you use graphics to aid the explanation of the game, which is better used in an official page.
You need to click Post your own game, and select the relevant options for the type of game you are posting.
@Flowerman
Because as I have said earlier, you cannot discuss or rate the variant in some discussion thread, and secondly it is preferred that you use graphics to aid the explanation of the game, which is better used in an official page.
Flowerman, Only members and registered users have userids and passwords, and a password is what keeps others from making moves in a game someone else is playing and what keeps your opponent from accidentally moving your pieces when it is your turn. Also, having a userid makes it easier to keep track of what games you are playing on Game Courier, because it allows you to view a listing of them all on the Logs page. Using userids also keeps email addresses out of the logs, which helps keep them away from spammers.
Ok.. I said 'quick games', but nevermind, playing games here is just stuff, they can be played in real life... But looks like what posting games only by members is just because someone can use your name... I am not afraid about it, but why not posting games at least anonymously?
Quick or not, the same risks would remain if you were to play without a userid and password, and not using them is not going to make your games go any quicker. It also allows you to get a rating, which you could not do by playing anonymously. Requiring a userid and password for posting games helps prevent spam posts. If someone misuses the ability to post games on our site, we can revoke that ability. It also enables features, such as the ability to see a listing of other pages by the same author. Quite frankly, I see no good reason why you would care to participate in this site without getting a userid and password. Even if you're paranoid about people knowing who you are, you do have the option of using a pseudonym.
I DON'T speak about playing on game courier, this subject is over! I told: why you must be member to POST games, invented by you (or by someone else, who's game you know, but it's not described on this site).
There is no one who may be held accountable for an anonymous post, and without a userid and password, the author cannot confirm his authorship and edit his document after posting it.
If i will register, when nothing will send to me by e-mail, expect password and instructions?
We keep minimal information on our members and registered users. When you register, you get to choose your own User Id. A valid email address is required when you sign up, and it will later be used to send you moves in games you are playing and to notify you of comments posted to your contributions to the site. Your email address gets displayed as two separate form elements to help hide it from spammers. Once you have registered, you may delete your address if you don't want it visible. Being registered with us is mainly for your benefit. It gives you the ability to confirm your identity where this matters, such as posting comments, making moves in games, and voting in polls. It also allows us to list all your contributions to the site in one place. From your profile, someone may see listings of the games you have created, the pages you have authored, and the comments you have written. If you have any further questions on registration, contact David Howe, who wrote and maintains the software we use for registering users. Note that register@chessvariants.org is not one of the actual email addresses for our site. The line that says 'or send email to register@chessvariants.org' should be removed, because that address does not exist. But it is up to David to handle this.
I have registered, but i did not get e-mail. What i can do with it? Can i become member just by sending e-mail with game description?
If you have not heard in a couple of days I'd email them and let them know the issue.
Is there any way to post games rules without e-mail?
I've got a game I'd like to post, but I can't. What should I do?
As you are a registered chessvariants.org user go here http://www.chessvariants.org/Gindex.html and click on 'Post your own game'. /Mats
I can't find my userid where they ask me to leave it
i'm posting a game for first time, what should i do?
Joe Joyce wrote on Tue, Jun 15, 2010 11:45 PM EDT:''i'm posting a game for first time, what should i do?'' Go to this page: http://www.chessvariants.org/Gindex.html At the top, you will see this: ''The Chess Variant Pages: Index What's New! (All Languages) | PLAY! | About Us | Help Us | Contact Us | Post Your Own Game Google Search WWW Search www.chessvariants.org Languages | Other Information | Advanced Search | Subject Index 0-9 - A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z'' Click on 'Post Your Own Game' and you will get the first page of a two page form that you fill out to submit a game. Complete and send those two pages and an editor will look at the submission and either post it or return it with comments to indicate what will make it acceptable. If you have any questions or problems, please email me. Click on my name, highlighted in blue, on the left of this comment, and it will take you to my 'person ID' page, which gives a current email address.
I have been a registered user, but still can't submit a variant. I can't find my user id in the user id list. Do I need to become a member not only a user?
Shi Ji Send me an email and I will send you the details on how to submit a variant. I just went through the process recently and wrote a submission summary. Send to SpartanChessOnline@gmail.com
Joe Joyce wrote on Sun, Dec 5, 2010 01:12 AM EST:Okay, Shi Ji, you are listed as a contributor. You can submit items now.
I am also having the problem of being able to submit something to the site. It will not let me add a variant as my name is not in the pull down list.
Your first submission must be by email to the editors. After that, then you can submit using the form.
Joe Joyce wrote on Thu, Feb 17, 2011 12:44 PM EST:Travis Z - you're hooked up. You may submit games or other materials through the normal submission process. Let me know if your name is not on the list. Joe
Thank you Joe Joyce. When I get some free time, I will see about filling out the forms for contributing my variant to this wonderful site. Thanks.
"To become a member, you must be a contributor to our pages (either as an author or inventor). Simply go to our Contributors Page, select your name from the top list, press the "Send" button, and then follow the instructions on the screen." In other words to become a contributor, you have to select your name from the readymade list of contributors? Anyone see the slight problem with this?! It might be helpful to people you know ARENT contributors to begin with, to have a contact to send their 1st submissions or other means of getting started. Its a little strange how you neglect ANYWHERE on this site to mention as how someone ACTUALLY becomes a contributor and sends in 1st submissions. Theres just a link to a general queries email and thats it. Are you actively trying to discourage new members and input? Because thats the impression this website gives. At least to me...
Joe Joyce wrote on Tue, Oct 9, 2012 12:28 AM EDT:Johnny Luken, you are now able to submit games or other materials to this site. I agree the wording might be a bit better, but you can join the site as a user without being a contributing member. And once you're registered, I can allow you to submit things, which I've just done. Joe
Joe, As far I can see, my name still isn't the list of dropdown options... I sent in my first submission 3 days ago, a chess 16*16 variant, to chessvar@yahoo.com. How long before I get feedback? Does the game show up on this website or do I resubmit as recognised contributor? Semantics aside, I stand by my point that this website could be made more accessible to new users, with a proper explanation and procedure for 1st submissions for a start...
Your name is in the list, under "Luken, Johnny"
Ok, I see its now been added. Aside from actual games, is there a way you can post piece articles or general essays and discussion on different concepts of interest? I for example have a particular interest in the Ultima/Rococo style games, and have thought of a number of piece types to expand upon them, but rather than churning out variants, I feel I might be best placed to simply publish piecemeal articles on the pieces...
John Ayer wrote on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 02:49 PM EDT:Johnny Luken, up top is a button that says "Create a New Topic for Discussion". Go to it! I'm interested!
you can start a conversation about a topic, or you can make a page, about whatever, you don't have to create a game, check out the alphabetical index and you will see how there are different things posted besides chess variants.
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