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What about the Rivals, Level 1, 2, 3 and 4...they have high ratings, but haven't played any games... Are they computers or something? I red something about it on the FAQ. (Rival Online)

Olav

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Originally posted by LivingLegend
What about the Rivals, Level 1, 2, 3 and 4...they have high ratings, but haven't played any games... Are they computers or something? I red something about it on the FAQ. (Rival Online)

Olav
i think yhey used to be, but they are inactive as they took up too much space on the server 🙁

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Originally posted by genius
i think yhey used to be, but they are inactive as they took up too much space on the server 🙁
Ah, have you played them?

Olav

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Originally posted by LivingLegend
Ah, have you played them?

Olav
nope, i haven't-but i think you can download rival chess from somehwere on the site, if my memory serves me right (pawn stars only though...)

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Originally posted by genius
nope, i haven't-but i think you can download rival chess from somehwere on the site, if my memory serves me right (pawn stars only though...)
I think anyone can download Rival - it's freeware.
But if you want the full version you have to register and pay something.

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Rival is free to download.

In the early first months of the site, it was possible to play Rival online - but it really worked our server, and kind of went against the community feel of the site (playing with one self) - so we scrapped it.

One day it may return, but not until we have dedicated server for such a purpose.

-Russ

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What is Rival?

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Originally posted by SirLoseALot
What is Rival?
It seems to be a computerprogram that you could play on RHP.

Olav

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Originally posted by LivingLegend
It seems to be a computerprogram that you could play on RHP.

Olav
Not just that, it is a downloadable freeware chess program written (I believe) by Russ and/or Chris.
Get it here:
http://www.redhotpawn.com/rival/download/download.php

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Originally posted by Varg
Not just that, it is a downloadable freeware chess program written (I believe) by Russ and/or Chris.
Get it here:
http://www.redhotpawn.com/rival/download/download.php
Just to make a clarification, the Rival chess program is NOT freeware. It is shareware.

The difference is that if you download it and decide you like it, you are expected to purchase a registered copy of the program. That is not the same thing as freeware.

regards, Marc

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Originally posted by mwmiller
Just to make a clarification, the Rival chess program is NOT freeware. It is shareware.

The difference is that if you download it and decide you like it, you are expected to purchase a registered copy of the program. That is not the same thing as freeware.

regards, Marc
Sorry about that.
Actually, I have never been sure of the distinction between shareware and freeware.