15 Feb 06
I think it would be great to have a buzzer to notify me when it's my turn to move. I hate when I have a spread sheet open I am working on something and have to keep refreshing to see when it's my turn. Back and forth, back and forth. Or better yet a buzzer to notify some one else who has fallen asleep after I move. WAKE UP!!!😴😲
15 Feb 06
Originally posted by cashthetrashWhy not just use email notifications with an email client which alerts you when you receive an email?
I think it would be great to have a buzzer to notify me when it's my turn to move. I hate when I have a spread sheet open I am working on something and have to keep refreshing to see when it's my turn. Back and forth, back and forth. Or better yet a buzzer to notify some one else who has fallen asleep after I move. WAKE UP!!!😴😲
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15 Feb 06
Originally posted by RagnorakBecause I would have to check my email which is hard to do when I have several windows open while doing research or some such activity. Besides I get to much email so it would be constantly falsely notifying me. But it might be good for some people. So thanks, but no thanks.There is always another way not to have a new feature,and do something else instead. It was just an idea similar to yahoo's buzz feature. But if it can't be done...
Why not just use email notifications with an email client which alerts you when you receive an email?
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15 Feb 06
Originally posted by cashthetrashFunny how some insist on using a correspondence site to play chess in real time.
I think it would be great to have a buzzer to notify me when it's my turn to move. I hate when I have a spread sheet open I am working on something and have to keep refreshing to see when it's my turn. Back and forth, back and forth. Or better yet a buzzer to notify some one else who has fallen asleep after I move. WAKE UP!!!😴😲
15 Feb 06
Originally posted by cashthetrashI don't think you quite understood my suggestion.
Because I would have to check my email which is hard to do when I have several windows open while doing research or some such activity. Besides I get to much email so it would be constantly falsely notifying me. But it might be good for some people. So thanks, but no thanks.There is always another way not to have a new feature,and do something else instead. It was just an idea similar to yahoo's buzz feature. But if it can't be done...
Have an email account just for RHP, eg: gmail.
Install gmail notifier
Do your other work on your pc,
Everytime an opponent makes a move, you will receive an email which in turn will cause the gmail notifier to ding and tell you what opponent has moved in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
You never have to actually check your email, just use it for the notification.
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16 Feb 06
Originally posted by RagnorakDoh! Ahh now I do understand. Hey that is a good idea. Guess I can have more than one account. Thanks in that way I suppose it will work. Sort of a work around. But would work provided the email account doesn't take too long to send it to me like a day delay or something. And to think all this good advice for free. I guess you haven't been kicked in the head too much after all.😛
I don't think you quite understood my suggestion.
Have an email account just for RHP, eg: gmail.
Install gmail notifier
Do your other work on your pc,
Everytime an opponent makes a move, you will receive an email which in turn will cause the gmail notifier to ding and tell you what opponent has moved in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
You never have to actually check your email, just use it for the notification.
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16 Feb 06
Originally posted by lauseyHey I like this Idea too. Now my only problem is choosing which idea I like the best. Decisions, decisions. Thanks everyone. I still like my buzzer idea the best though. Sounds like more fun. I like waking people up.
Here is a useful application that was developed by John Bartkiw:
http://home.comcast.net/~johnbart/
Keeps you notified when there are games available in your task bar.
16 Feb 06
Originally posted by BigDoggProblemWhat is so funny about it? You think one move a day is fast? That's like watching moss grow on a rock. It's like watching a snail race a turtle. It's like trying to pour frozen molasses out of a mason jar. It's like a three year old waiting for Christmas. It's...It's...just not natural thats what its not. I can build a house faster than that! 😛
Funny how some insist on using a correspondence site to play chess in real time.
16 Feb 06
Originally posted by cashthetrashThen go play blitz somewhere else.
What is so funny about it? You think one move a day is fast? That's like watching moss grow on a rock. It's like watching a snail race a turtle. It's like trying to pour frozen molasses out of a mason jar. It's like a three year old waiting for Christmas. It's...It's...just not natural thats what its not. I can build a house faster than that! 😛
16 Feb 06
Originally posted by cashthetrashPrecisely. So why would you want to play here when 1 move per day is the fastest time control offered?
What is so funny about it? You think one move a day is fast? That's like watching moss grow on a rock. It's like watching a snail race a turtle. It's like trying to pour frozen molasses out of a mason jar. It's like a three year old waiting for Christmas. It's...It's...just not natural thats what its not. I can build a house faster than that! 😛
16 Feb 06
Originally posted by BigDoggProblemWhy wouldn't I? There are plenty of players who fit within my time controls and like to play more than one move a day. I don't complain about how someone else moves. I laugh about it. But what does that have to do with move notification?
Precisely. So why would you want to play here when 1 move per day is the fastest time control offered?
16 Feb 06
Originally posted by cashthetrashThis idea only works if you get your games load down to 0 games waiting, which is no good for me, but perfect for others, I guess.
Hey I like this Idea too. Now my only problem is choosing which idea I like the best. Decisions, decisions. Thanks everyone.
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16 Feb 06
I use the RHPTray icon - someone suggested a while back.
When I try to download/install onto another computer it comes on with the red exclamation mark instead of a red pawn.....is it only possible to have it on one pc or what - I can find nothing about that on the website.
Anyone know?