[pbmserv] graphics on server

[Lyman Hurd <lhurd@yahoo.com>]

Thanks and congratulations!!!

Clicking on the link it appears there are options for
us non-bg players as well!  Are the other games on
this page ready for testing?

Thanks,

Lyman

--- Paul van Wamelen <wamelen@math.lsu.edu> wrote:

> Dear all,
> 
> The backgammons now have graphics. See
>   http://www.gamerz.net/pbmserv/gamerz.php
> 
> Richard is now supporting graphics on his machines.
> All games will
> eventually move from the www.math.lsu server to
> www.gamerz.net. The
> big advantage is: no more synchronization problems.
> But also on the new
> server more things will be supported:
> 1) Point of view. E.g. for Dama, Breakthrough, etc.
> You (if you log
>   in!) will always be playing up the screen.
> 2) Special moves are now supported: propose draw,
> request/accept/reject
>   undo (and a message if you're opponent is
> requesting an undo or
>   proposing a draw) resign, for the backgammons:
> double etc.
> 3) Some games will have a faster interface.
> 
> Please note that the new site might not be
> completely debugged yet. In
> fact I just got a report of a possible bug where the
> wrong move is getting
> submitted. If anyone can confirm this *please* let
> me know! So for now:
> use at your own risk!
> 
> Enjoy,
> fritzd
> 
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