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)
11 We have created several information files for users of this chess server.
12 The files describe different features of the server and give you some
13 suggestions on how these features can help you enjoy internet chess. Here is
14 a directory of the information files and what topics each file covers:
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18 intro1 General information
20 intro3 Displaying information
21 intro4 Setting your preferences
22 intro5 Special functions
24 intro7 Making moves in a chess match
26 To read information from one of these files, simply type "help intro#" using
27 the appropriate number. If you have questions after reading the files, there
28 are several things you can do. (1) Read the help file for a command you have
29 a question about; your answer might be there. (2) Contact users, especially
30 administrators of the server (known as "admins"); they are very helpful.
32 To read a help file, type "help [topic]", without the square brackets,
33 however. If the topic is a command, the help file will give you information
34 about the format for the command. You can tell that it is a command because
35 the first line will describe its format ("Usage"). Words in square brackets
36 [] designate optional variables; including them affects the way your command
37 will be processed. In many cases, a help file will suggest other help files
40 Your suggestions about the information files (and help files, too) are
41 welcome. Feel free to "message helpfiles" with your comments.
43 [Last modified: June 16, 1995 -- Friar]