18 Apr 12
Hi there, chess-mates. As a non-subscriber (yet, i'm afraid) would like to know if I could join a private tournament, like I've heard. Most interestingly... Do I need to be a subscriber to create a private tournament? And, if I do become a suscriber, could I invite non-subscribers to the tournament? Thanks a lot
18 Apr 12
Originally posted by charluchoTake a look at "clubs". You can join as a non-sub.
Hi there, chess-mates. As a non-subscriber (yet, i'm afraid) would like to know if I could join a private tournament, like I've heard. Most interestingly... Do I need to be a subscriber to create a private tournament? And, if I do become a suscriber, could I invite non-subscribers to the tournament? Thanks a lot
They have a seperate rating system and also can have private tournaments within the clubs, but I'm not sure how this will affect you with your 6 game limit.
Perhaps someone who is active in the clubs can jump in here and furnish better information on what a non-sub can or cannot do within a club.
19 Apr 12
Originally posted by mwmillerFrom what I've seen the 6 game limit applies "accross the board"
Take a look at "clubs". You can join as a non-sub.
They have a seperate rating system and also can have private tournaments within the clubs, but I'm not sure how this will affect you with your 6 game limit.
Perhaps someone who is active in the clubs can jump in here and furnish better information on what a non-sub can or cannot do within a club.
20 Apr 12
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Originally posted by vendaThere was a loophole within clubs whereby a subscriber could place 'open invites,' within that club, and directed at a certain non sub individual they could amass any number in excess of their six game limit. I've seen one chap amass 20games against his non sub buddy...the site 'plugged' that loophole 8mths ago and six games appears to be the max once again...Edit: Unless someone is aware of another loophole that is, keep it secret as long as you can 😉 ...
From what I've seen the 6 game limit applies "accross the board"
20 Apr 12
Originally posted by KewpieI thought this also last year when a friend decided against renewing his subs based upon his need to curb his penchant ( read 'addiction' lol ) for managing many many hundreds of ongoing games. We assumed that as a non sub' this would severely affect his abilities with regard to 'Club Colorado USA' administration duties, of which he leads. It doesn't, and he continues to lead it as a non subscriber, maintaining all abilities to create new tournaments...the six on the club home page are all relatively new: Club 221
They're all ex-subs and can't do anything in club admin until they re-subscribe. You're right that non-subs can't create clubs.
Edit: Another club 'oddity' is that lapsed subs club administrators appear unique in that they maintain their flag status 01/01 through 31/12.. so, in theory, your subs could lapse in January this year but your Xmas holiday flag will still go up even though it'd be 11mths beyond your subs expiry. It happened with the same chap above, but 'only' 8mths after they lapsed lol...