After lunching application you will encounter main Lobby window. You will quickly find out, that it's divided in three fully scalable sections:
Center is reserved for Tables, bottom for Chat and right column is for Room informations.
You can start the game in two ways:
Simpliest way is choosing "Join" button and entering existing table, created by another player. This option allows to enter the table and start the game if opponent is willing to play.
Second option is "Create Table" button, visible above tables list. It allows you to create your own table with chosen parameters. Number of possible tables for one player is defined by room administrator.
After entering a Table ask Opponent to star game. Simpy click on "Start Game" button or ask Opponent to do so.
TABLES LIST
Tables are organised in a list, showed at top-center area of game window. You can see here all tables in room with few basic informations about each one. Lets have a look what you can find out about each table:
Table number and name
Game options
Players nicknames and number of watchers
Table settings and icons:
Icon
Name
Description
Advice
GameChips Game
Playing here player can lose or win GameChips
For advanced players
SafeGame
GGame is saved on server in case of player disconnection
Recommended
Private Table
Invitation-only table, closed for public
No game without invitation
Game / Move Time
Time limit set for whole Game or/and one Move
Games without time limits are easier
Rated Game
Game result will affect player Rating
Learn how to play on tables with unrated games
""Table Filter" allows you to see only those tables that interest you and hides all other tables from view. If you once again want to see all tables, set the first four menus to "Not Important" and uncheck the three checkboxes at the bottom.
"Table View" button allows you to change view of all tables in room. You can view table list using predefined views: Big Icons, Small Icons, No Icons, No Settings, Super Small, List. Try them out and pick the best one for You.
CREATING YOUR TABLE
During creating Your table, remember about two important things. First of all, some of settings may be forced by Room options and you won't be able to change them (described options will be fade out then). Secondary, chose your Table settings wisely, because You won't be able to change them in other way then by creating it again from the beginning.
Pick button and you will find window with detailed settings of your new Table:
Money & Game Chips
Options for advanced users. Here you will find settings for playing with real money or virtual game chips tables. This kind of tables usually will be created by system or administrator in public rooms.
Identification & Access
Pick name for your table and invitation for everyone entering. Now define do you want create table for automatically running games with random or entering players (QuickStart!) or completely closed for public invitation-only (Private table). At the end, allow or not watchers and guests to enter or access chat.
Security
Decide do you want to have game saved on server in case of player disconnection (Safe Game) and set maximum allowable time for player to come back.
Game/Move Time
Set time limit for every move or whole game on created table.
Rating
Table with games, whose result will affect the Rating of the players. Every player has a Rating which is based on the number of games played, number of games won vs. games lost, number of games abandoned, etc.
PLAYERS LIST
"Players in room" list shows you all players present in particular room. Below you have three tabs: Lobby, main one, showing all players, Friends and Ignored lists, set by You. By sing icon (next to Rating), you can set detailed players information you want to see on your list.
Right-click on player nickname, in every place it's displayed, will give you menu as shown on screen above. Depending on actual situation, possibilities are:
Private / Close Chat
Opens or closes tab for private conversations with user.
Add / Remove from Friends List
"Friends" tab is a list of your favorite players, which makes it easier to find the people that you are friends with.
Add / Remove from Ignored List
Ignored tab is a list of players from which you don't want to receive any messages. That player will not be able to start a private chat with you or invite you to play a game, also you won't see what ignored player writes on the main lobby.
Player Profile
Opens small window with Player Profile informations.
Full Profile - WWW
Opens broser with detailed Player Profile on site.
This list may vary, depending on Your status. For example, if You're administrator, you will find here administrative options.
PERSONAL OPTIONS
At the top-right side of game window you will find three buttons - Options, described below, Help, linked to help section of site and Find, for finding detailed players profiles. Below is name of room you are at the moment. You can change room, using next button "Change room".
Options button allows you to set some important personal game options.
Invitations
Decide if You want to be invited by other players to play game with them. Then set options, if you reject to play with ignored players, all players or guests.
Chat - filters
Decide do you want to receive private messages from ignored players or all players.
Chat - location
Display chat from friends and system messages in different color or separate tab.
Sounds
Switch on/off Game Status Alert sounds and Room & Table sounds.
Font size
Change size of font used in all game windows. Changes will take effect after restarting application.