Turn-based Go Guild FAQ								v. 3/2/2002

What is the Turn-based Go Guild?

	The Turn-based Go Guild is a group of people who play turn-based Go on one of the  
	servers that support this type of game.  

What is turn-based Go?

	In real-time Go, you and your opponent exchange moves in actual time.  In turn-based
	Go, you submit a move and the server e-mails your opponent to let them know that it is
	their turn to move.  In real-time Go, a 19x19 game may last for an hour or more.  In
	turn-based Go, 19x19 games can last months.  

Which servers support turn-based Go?

	Dragon Go Server:  http://www.dragongoserver.net/

		The Dragon Go server is a web-based server which offers only turn-based Go.  Dragon 
		offers a rating system and forums where members can discuss the Dragon server, can 
		look for opponents, and can discuss general Go topics.  You can leave a message 
		for your opponent when you move.  You can also send messages to any of the other 
		Dragon members through the Dragon messaging system.

	Its Your Turn:  http://www.itsyourturn.com/
		
		Its Turn Turn is a web-based server which offers turn-based Go as well as many other
	 	types of turn-based games.  IYT does not have a rating system and the scoring subroutine 
		usually scores games incorrectly.  IYT does offer message boards through which you 
		can analyze games or look for opponents.  You can leave a message for your opponent 
		when you move and you can send messages to other IYT members through "My messages".

	Kiseido Go Server:  http://kgs.kiseido.com/

		The Kiseido Go Server is primarily a real-time Go server on which it is possible to 
		play turn-based Go.  YOu may play on KGS using a web interface through the main KGS 
		website listed above or by using the KGS client which may be downloaded from the KGS 
		site.  KGS offers a rating system.  There are no forums for discussions between 
		players and it is not not possible to leave a message for your opponent.  Also, 
		both players must be logged on to KGS at the same time to start a game.  To set up a 
		turn-based game, simply specify that the game has no time limit.  You can then log off
		(after someone moves) and you will receive an e-mail when it is your turn to play.  One 
		advantage of KGS is that if both you and your opponent log on to KGS at the same time, 
		you can play the game in real-time for a while then go back to turn-based at any time.  

How do I join the Turn-based Go Guild?

	Send and e-mail to Steve Rich at:  steve_rich@baylor.edu

	In your e-mail include:
		
	1)  The name you want to go by in the Guild.
	2)  Your Dragon Name and/or UserID and which (Name or UserID) you would prefer to be listed by 
		on the Guild page.
	3)  Your IYT Name and/or User ID and which you would prefer to be listed by on the Guild page.
	4)  Your KGS Name.

	Note:  At a minimum, send me the name you want to go by in the Guild and your information from 
		one of the servers.

What is the URL for the Turn-based Go Guild Web page?

	http://finance.baylor.edu/rich/go/goguild.html

How are Guild ratings determined?	
		
	1)  The Guild uses your Dragon rating if you have one.
	2)  If you do not have a Dragon rating, you set your own rating.

	Note:  Dragon determined ratings have a star (*) beside the rating.

How do I communicate with other Guild members or find out about upcoming Guild events?
	
	The Guild has an e-mail list at Freelists.  You can sign up for the list at:

	http://www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=goguild

	Note that joining the Guild and joining the e-mail lists are independent.  You can do one
	without doing the other.  

	Note:  Please read the posting guidelines at the end of this FAQ before posting anything to 
	the e-mail list.

How do I participate in a Guild tournament?

	A list of current (and past) Guild tournaments is listed on the Guild page.  If you want to 
	participate in a current tournament, contact the tournament's organizer by following the link
	on the Guild page.  If you want to set up a tournament of your own for the Guild, send an
	e-mail to Steve Rich at steve_rich@baylor.edu.  In the e-mail provide a link to the 
	tournament page you have set up.  If you do not have the ability to host a tournament page,
	you can e-mail the pages to Steve and he will host them on his site.

How do I get out of the Guild and get off the Guild e-mail list?

	We will of course hate to see you go.  But if you want out of the Guild, 
	just send an e-mail to steve_rich@baylor.edu and he will remove you from 
	the Guild web page.  You can remove yourself from the e-mail list at Freelists.

Guidelines for posting on the Turn-based Go Guild e-mail list at Freelists:

	1.  The Turn-based Go Guild e-mail list is an unmoderated list (no one must approve posts you 
	make to the list).  However, the focus of the e-mail list is:
	
		1)  Turn-based Go or one of the turn-based Go servers
		2)  the Turn-based Go Guild
		3)  general discussions about Go
		4)  Members of the Go Guild

	If your post does not relate to any of these issues, you should probably 
	reconsider your post.  Do not forward chain letters, virus alerts, or health
	warnings.  If you are unclear about whether you should post something, feel 
	free to send it to Steve Rich (the list owner) at steve_rich@baylor.edu and
	he will forward your message if he feels it is relevant.

	2.  When replying to a message from the list, please delete any part of the header which 
	contains the e-mail address of the original poster of the message.  This will make it 
	more difficult for spammers to gain access to Guild member e-mail addresses.	

	3.  Be polite.  This does not mean that you can't kid around with others on the list.
	However, remember that humor doesn't always come across all that well in e-mail.
	Remember also that members of the Guild come from many countries and speak many 
	languages.  Comments you think will be clear to everyone may not be clear at all 
	so be patient.

	4.  Don't use profanity.  This includes such things as "fillers" (e.g. fil***s, using
	the previous word as an example) which convey the intended word.

	5.  Don't send fraudulent, harassing, or obscene messages and/or materials to the list.

	6.  When replying, cut material unrelated to your comments.

	7.  Use clear subject lines.  If you are replying to a message, make sure the subject 
	line still refers to the subject of your e-mail.  

	8.  Assume you want your e-mail to pass a "family" filter.  We want list members to be 
	able to show messages from this list to anybody.  Our desire is that your spouse, 
	daughter, son, mother, or father will be able to read any messages from this list 
	and not be embarrassed by the content.

	Thanks to Richard Easley for letting me use some of the rules for the Mercedes e-mail list 
	that he administers.  (No...I don't have a Mercedes...I just know Richard).  ;-)