30 Nov 11
from the faq:
If the game is over 3 moves and the move timeout period has expired, you may claim the win and the points. To claim a win find the game on the 'My Games' page. If your opponent has not moved in the agreed period, a skull icon will appear next to the game. Clicking the timeout link will award you the win and the points. Please be considerate with timeouts – send a reminder if possible. If a user is on vacation you will not be able to claim a timeout until their vacation ends.
In your game list you may have to scroll to the right to see the skull.
30 Nov 11
Originally posted by comtmpwYour game with maximus has not gone past 3 moves so doesn't qualify as a "game".
My opponent has timed out of the game but I haven't had a win. The timeout was set to 3 days with a 7 day timebank. It is now over 11 days since my opponent's last move. How do I claim a win?
You'll just have to bin it
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by bob58Vacation does <not> stop the clock on a game. Time out and time bank will continue to expire as usual. The difference (and one advantage of being a sub) is that even if all your time expires you will not be in danger of being timed out (the dreaded skull) as long as your vacation flag is up.
...The time bank depletes even though I have scheduled a vacation.
...having to make moves for games at risk of time out before vacation starts.
Bob58[/b]
However, when your vacation time ends, any games that have no time left can now be won by your opponent by clicking the skull that will now appear. It is when your vacation <ends>, not starts that you must be aware of this situation and especially what local time the vacation expires.
22 Dec 11
Originally posted by bob58I think you'll find it says before the vacation ends, not starts.
I don't understand how the vacation works. The time bank depletes even though I have scheduled a vacation.
Also there is something about having to make moves for games at risk of time out before vacation starts. I have no idea what this means.
Bob58
A good way to save vacation days is to work out when your time and timebank will run out and book your vacation from then.
For example say you are playing a 3 day timeout with a 7 day timebank with all your timebank intact and you're going away for 14 days, move as late as possible before you go away and book vacation days from 10 days into your holiday with an extra days "insurance".(i.e book 5 days)
In this way you save 10 days vacation.
26 Dec 11
can someone tell me when this game will expire:
Game 8831454
http://www.redhotpawn.com/core/playchess.php?gameid=8831454&cbqsid=2873
I cannot wait to get rid of this board. I even offered a draw.
Of course I can resin but I do not want to loos any points on this, mistake of a partner.
thanks
27 Dec 11
Originally posted by Kewpiewell it is way pass that 5 hours and 29 minutes mark.
"White has 5 hours and 29 minutes of timebank remaining."
Come back six hours from the time of this post and you should see a skull on the MyGames page, which you can click on to claim the win.
and that game is still there and I do not have a skull on the MyGames page next to that game.
Can someone do something about that game without me resigning?
I cannot get rid of it and opponent does not move.
27 Dec 11
Originally posted by aabra1The game will not expire for a long time, so long as your opponent moves at least once within seven days of you making your move.
can someone tell me when this game will expire:
Game 8831454
http://www.redhotpawn.com/core/playchess.php?gameid=8831454&cbqsid=2873
I cannot wait to get rid of this board. I even offered a draw.
Of course I can resin but I do not want to loos any points on this, mistake of a partner.
thanks
28 Dec 11
Originally posted by aabra1It sounds like your frustration stems from going on your computer and not finding any games waiting for you to play.
can someone tell me when this game will expire:
Game 8831454
http://www.redhotpawn.com/core/playchess.php?gameid=8831454&cbqsid=2873
I cannot wait to get rid of this board. I even offered a draw.
Of course I can resin but I do not want to loos any points on this, mistake of a partner.
thanks
Unfortunately for you, some players only like to play infrequently so games can last a long tine.
There's two ways round this:-
1.Only enter into games with a short time frame
2.Subscribe!!You can then have unlimited games on the go in various formats and almost guarantee there will be some waiting when you want to play
29 Dec 11
Originally posted by comtmpwJust hit the Skull, he/she will be more likely to remember next time than if you were to send a reminder. Not up to you to look after their time.
My opponent has timed out of the game but I haven't had a win. The timeout was set to 3 days with a 7 day timebank. It is now over 11 days since my opponent's last move. How do I claim a win?