WELCOME TO THE NEWGROUNDS BBS CHESS CLUB!
First off if you’ve clicked on this, you’ve either been misdirected, come to flame, or have some sort of interest in chess. This post will probably be kind of long, but if you’re intent on being in this club, then read on. FAQ style.
1) What’s the point of this club?
Basically, a club for people who like chess. Go figure.
Talk about it here, debate it here, discuss tactics, famous people, whatever.
But I’d like this to be more of an interactive club, I want to go beyond the BBS with it. We should be able to hold regularly scheduled tournaments on an external site, if enough people join and there’s enough interest. More details in the “how do I join?” section.
2) What sort of people should join this club?
Preferably people who want to play chess. If you just want to come and chat, that’s cool. But the idea this club is more of an interactive thing.
As for skill, that’s entirely limitless. Even if you just want to learn how to play, this club will be perfect for you. If you’re a chess master, you’re also welcome. Everyone from a casual player to a fanatic, from a total newb to a lifelong fan. Come one, come all.
3) Sounds great so far! How do I join?
There’s a process involved. There are a few steps; this is to discourage people who want to join for the hell of posting in another club. I can’t really stop people from posting without membership... but hey, if you just want to chat, follow the steps below and then forget all about it.
Here we go.
Step I - Go to this website: http://www.pogo.com. (If there's a dire problem bewteen you and pogo, post about it. Someone should be able to help).
Step II - Create an account there. Not just any old alias either. Your name should the Newgrounds alias you are best known by, followed by some sort of Newgrounds tag. For example, my NG name on pogo is Zerok33NG. I had add the numbers because ZerokNG was already taken. >:D
Pogo doesn’t allow underscores in screen-names, so it’ll have to NG at the end of your name somehow. Add a few numbers if it’s taken. Just so we know who you are.
Don’t start any chess games just yet. As a new member you should start off with a clean win/loss record.
Step III - Find the “Friends” link on pogo. If you have trouble locating it (on the front page), you’re probably not the chess type, and should quit now. ^_^
Once you find it, add the SN Zerok33NG to your friends list. Not a complicated process.
Step IV - Post here, saying that you’ve added me, and what your SN is. This is just so I can confirm that you’ve got an account, and that it’s yours and not some stupid imposter’s. Then go get familiar with Pogo. There are some fun games and a neat token system that can be redeemed for prizes. Most, acquaint yourself with the chess rooms, and how they operate.
Note: - If you decide to start playing random people, refrain from joining a rated game. The Pogo legends aren’t hard to follow. They may or may not change the “rated” symbol from time to time.
Step V - Well, that’s it. Stay tuned for tournament announcements. Feel free to challenge other club members. One more thing though: YOUR ACCOUNT SHOULD ONLY PLAY RATED GAMES AGAINST OTHER CLUB MEMBERS. This is for bragging rights within this club, and I might get a rank chart going. Of course, it’s easy to cheat. I can’t stop you, but it’s really kind of stupid if you sit and think about what you’re trying accomplish. ^_^
For organization’s sake, I am, for now, the official super ultra chess nerd guru guy. Meaning, don’t take any “official” club posting seriously unless I confirm. If this is successful I’ll appoint others to help out and such.
Suggestions are welcome.
Should we have some sort of “club roolz” thing?
Or maybe our own forum :o? Maybe we’ll wait a bit.
Have fun!
- Zerok
