Once you know how Snailbucket works, it's time to join. The membership is free.
Requirements
- Create a free FICS account, unless you have one already.
- Play at least five 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).
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 back within the next couple of days.
- Check your spam folder, if an email hasn't arrived.
Joining a Tournament
- Log in.
- Study any joinable tournament's rules and format on the Regulations page.
- Are you ready to commit? Sign up!
- 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.