Joining

Once you know how Snailbucket works, it's time to join. The Snailbucket and FICS memberships are free.

Requirements

  • Create an FICS account, unless you have one already.
  • Play at least five rated standard games on FICS, so that we can give you a rating.
  • 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).

Creating your Snailbucket account

  • Send pchesso an FICS message to join; include your email address (needed throughout the tourney).
  • Clear some old FICS messages, and "set mailmess 1".
  • We'll email and/or message you ASAP the link to create your Profile page.
  • Fill out your profile, sharing your game control preferences etc.; then click "submit".
  • A confirmation email will be sent to you; click the confirmation link in this email.
  • Check your spam folder, if an email hasn't arrived.

Joining a Tournament

  • Is there an upcoming tournament? Study its format on the Regulations page.
  • Are you ready to commit? Log in, sign up!
  • Your zero rating will be (re)set with the next batch.
  • You'll be added to the confirmed players page ASAP.

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.