Joining

Once you know how Snailbucket works, it's time to join.

Requirements

  • Create an FICS account, which is free.
  • Play at least ten rated standard games on FICS.
  • Be in good standing with FICS (e.g. you must not be on the abuser list).
  • If you're a Teamleague player: Have a good TL record (e.g. no excess of forfeited games).

Based on your history on FICS and/or Teamleague, we may deny your membership.

Creating your account

The Snail Bucket membership is free.

  • Send pchesso an FICS message to join; include your email address (needed throughout the tourney; other players will not see it).
  • Clear some old FICS messages, and "set mailmess 1".
  • We'll email and/or message you back within the next couple of days.
  • Check your spam folder, if an email hasn't arrived.

Joining a Tournament

  • Log in.
  • Find the sign-up link and deadline in the tourney guide.
  • Your zero rating will be (re)set with the next batch.

Troubleshooting

  • Your FICS username and SB username must be identical.
  • Javascript must be enabled to edit your Profile settings.

Contact us if you have a question. Do not reply to auto-generated emails, we cannot read such replies.