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@Greg Strong and Ben Reiniger - Since you two seem to be the one that I should contact for uploading set files, should I send my set file to one of you via email? Also, would having a plus sign (+) in a piece label cause any problems for Game Courier? It seems to work fine when I use code in the presets to change the labels, but I want to make sure the same is true when there is a plus sign in the label coming from the set file, as all the promoted piece labels have plus signs in them.

I will only be sending the first one for now, as I want to make sure it works as intended before uploading the other two.

I still hope we can implement a solution that allows members to do this without any editorial help. It shouldn't be that difficult to have a 'custom' option in the piece-set selector of Game Courier, and a text entry where the user can specify the directory where he uploaded the images.

Fergus did add the ability to customize the graphics used, described here.  It's a little complicated, but I used it when making the preset for Royal Court rather than making a new piece set.

... I think the site would also benefit from a more organized presentation of the available piece sets.

This is definitely needed.  I have a spreadsheet I made to help me track some of some of the set groups.  You can download it here.  But something more comprehensive is in order.

Also, I would like to know how to group sets together...

Each piece set is defined in a php file.  The format of that file is described here.  The file /play/pbm/sets.php contains the list of all piece sets, and to which group they belong (if any, otherwise defaults to "unique").  The ability to put multiple piece sets into a group is an important feature, allowing each player to choose which set to use.  (e.g., I can use abstract style pieces even if my opponent wants more standard-looking pieces.)

H. G. Muller wrote on 2021-05-02 UTC
I still hope we can implement a solution that allows members to do this without any editorial help. It shouldn't be that difficult to have a 'custom' option in the piece-set selector of Game Courier, and a text entry where the user can specify the directory where he uploaded the images.

I'm not an expert on Game Courier, but I want to make sure this doesn't get lost in the comments. I agree this would be nice. I can have a look into it if Fergus or Greg don't have time in the near future.

... I think the site would also benefit from a more organized presentation of the available piece sets. There are may sets now that are hidden in membergraphics directories, which people who could benefit from them would never find.

I agree. I do think that some editorial review should happen though. Perhaps a new page type should be added, the graphics home extended to query those page types, and Courier set to look for either the traditional folder or membergraphics folders attached to pages of that type.

Adam DeWitt wrote on 2021-05-02 UTC
I am inclined to agree. Also, I would like to know how to group sets together...

I don't know anything about this right now, but wanted to quote it so that it's on the top of my (our) mind(s) as we work this out.

I am inclined to agree. Also, I would like to know how to group sets together. If my set file for my large is correct, I will have two more uploaded. All three of these sets would, logically, be in a group called Taishin Shogi Pieces, with the set names being Taishin Shogi - Mnemonic Pieces, Taishin Shogi - Shogi Pieces, and Taishin Shogi - Abb. Shogi Pieces.

Dear all, HG, yes I feel the same need. I hope you will be able to implement these features. Many thanks to all editors.

I still hope we can implement a solution that allows members to do this without any editorial help. It shouldn't be that difficult to have a 'custom' option in the piece-set selector of Game Courier, and a text entry where the user can specify the directory where he uploaded the images.

I think the site would  also benefit from a more organized presentation of the available piece sets. There are may sets now that are hidden in membergraphics directories, which people who could  benefit from them would  never find.

I have a new piece set file for my large shogi variants that I want to test out in Game Courier. Who should I contact to get it uploaded to the site and linked to the list of piece sets?

Okay, I added the two board images, and I paired them with each other. If you're going to program, I imagine it would make most sense to use the Custom shape and the logical movement functions.

I have changed the coordinate labels to black. Links are the same, I uploaded the new files over the old ones. When reviewing these, I also noticed that the two boards were slightly misaligned orginally. I've fixed that too.

Before I add these to the site, I recommend that you use a darker color for the coordinates. Yellow is hard to read on a white background.

I have a board that I would like to be added to the background directory. (Using remote links because I don't know how to upload them directly.)

White Side
Black Side

By trial and error I think I managed to clear my cache. The 2 issues I had went away, though in my game with Joe the position was as it was a couple of moves ago, many days ago, and with it being my turn. I guess he'll play the same reply to my same chosen move as before. :)

I'm still having no luck on either count when I try. When I click on 'your games on game courier' via the main menu (item at top is Kevin Pacey) I still get an error message saying connection refused.

When I go to find Joe's games on game courier via his personal info page, I still get a 'Page not found' error message,

Have you tried clearing your cache or using a different browser? When I substitute your userid for mine in the URL I get from the menu, the page does come up without connection errors. Likewise, the link on Joe's personal info page works for me.

I'm still having no luck on either count when I try. When I click on 'your games on game courier' via the main menu (item at top is Kevin Pacey) I still get an error message saying connection refused.

When I go to find Joe's games on game courier via his personal info page, I still get a 'Page not found' error message,

when I try to see my (untimed) game with CVP editor Joe Joyce - in fact, I cannot see my own list of games in progress (with invitations included)

I just checked on that, and I could see your list. Your game with Joe was the only one listed.

I had to try to see the one with Joe by going to his Personal info page, and then trying to see his game(s) in progress - that's when I had the same problem as Christine.

That's using a link to the play subdomain. It should work now that I have created a virtual host for the subdomain.

I still have the same problem that Christine had, when I try to see my (untimed) game with CVP editor Joe Joyce - in fact, I cannot see my own list of games in progress (with invitations included) - I had to try to see the one with Joe by going to his Personal info page, and then trying to see his game(s) in progress - that's when I had the same problem as Christine.

We're sorry, but the page https:/​/​www.chessvariants.com/​pbm/​logs.php could not be found.

That's just the wrong URL. I'll correct it tomorrow.

Hi, when i click on 'what's new' and then 'last game courier move' i get

The Chess Variant Pages: 404 Error - Page not found Welcome to the Chess Variant Pages, a site about games related to, based on, or similar enough to Chess.

We're sorry, but the page https:/​/​www.chessvariants.com/​pbm/​logs.php could not be found.

This page is not listed in our database. The URL may be misspelled, the page may have been removed or renamed, or the page may have never existed.

Here are other pages with the filename of /logs.php:

play/pbm/logs.php

ok, when i click on that i am starting to see games, there is 4 there right now

the problem occurs straight away, it's like i'm viewing someone else's game

You entered the game in View mode. If you followed the link emailed to you, or you viewed only your own games on the Logs page and followed the link under "Next Move for", this would not have happened.

ok, I have moved, i had to click the box where it says 'christine bj to move',

That takes you out of View mode to Move mode.

as far as setting to 100 and then click 'preview', i can't see that word preview, but i can see a 'view',

That's one of the differences between View mode and Move mode. Go to Move mode first, and then change the scale.

the problem occurs straight away, it's like i'm viewing someone else's game ....

ok, I have moved, i had to click the box where it says 'christine bj to move', i didn't realise you had to do that, i'm pretty sure i never did that when i did first move.

as far as setting to 100 and then click 'preview', i can't see that word preview, but i can see a 'view', but after i do that, the board stays same size, wouldn't it have to changed in the setting, i dunno.

at least i have moved lol

I can't make a 2nd move in my game of Sky with Carlos

I was able to get as far as previewing sample moves, though since I'm not you, I didn't confirm any move. At what point in the process of moving did your problem occur?

and this game is also set at 50, to do with the size, can that be changed

Yes, just enter 100 instead of 50, then click Preview.

oh, and this game is also set at 50, to do with the size, can that be changed, the board is very small, though Carlos and I both use something else to play our moves, still, shouldn't it be set at 100.

I can't make a 2nd move in my game of Sky with Carlos

https://www.chessvariants.com/play/pbm/play.php?game=Sky&log=sissa-zcherryz-2021-44-954

i'm signed in, not sure what is wrong.

Nice. Thank you!