8 F R E E I N T E R N E T C H E S S S E R V E R (FICS)
10 *** If you are new here and would like to register, ***
11 *** type "help register" to learn about the process. ***
14 We have created several introductory files for users of this chess server.
15 The files describe different features of the server and give you some
16 suggestions on how these features can help you enjoy internet chess. Here is
17 a directory of the introductory files and what topics each file covers:
19 Introductory File Topics Covered
20 ----------------- -------------------------------------
21 intro_basics Basic commands; enough to get started
22 intro_general General information
23 intro_information Displaying information
24 intro_moving Making moves in a chess match
25 intro_playing Playing in chess matches
26 intro_settings Setting your preferences
27 intro_special Special functions
28 intro_talking Communicating to other users
29 register How to register on the server
31 In order to read information from one of these files (or any other help
32 file), simply type "help file_name" using the appropriate file_name.
34 If you have questions after reading a file, there are several things you can
35 do. (1) Read the help file for a command you have a question about; your
36 answer might be there. Also, help files usually suggest related files you may
37 want to read ("See Also"). (2) Contact users, especially administrators of
38 the server (known as "admins"); they are very helpful. Users on channel 1 are
39 also a great help (see the "chan_1" help file). in order to learn how to
40 communicate, type "help intro_talking". Registration on this server is by
41 email; type "help register" to learn the procedure.
43 Your suggestions about the introductory files (and help files, too) are
44 welcome. Feel free to "message helpfiles" with your comments.
46 See Also: adm_info chan_1 help intro_general intro_talking next
49 [Last modified: September 22, 1995 -- Friar]