To: New Player [ Player Z ] From: Moderator Attachments: Gamefile [ Player Z ], you are now filling in for [ Player X ] as side #y of game Pxx! The password for the game is [ password ]. The game is at [ current turn and side ], so you should send these Remailer commands to get started. I will send you the gamefile for your turn in a moment. I will go to the Remailer now and update the game settings to put you "in". [ Moderators, remember to send the gamefile if it's needed! Much easier for the player than getting it from the remailer. ] (1) Get the game introduction / reference info message: To: warlords@pixgen.com Subject: [ Axx, password ], intro * <- Moderator, fill in name & p-word! * (2) Get the game diplomatic history to figure out your position: To: warlords@pixgen.com Subject: [ Axx, password ], history (3) Get the game event log to see what else has happened: To: warlords@pixgen.com Subject: [ Axx, password ], log (4) Get the latest gamefile resent to you so you can plan your turn: (if the version I send you doesn't work, try this) To: warlords@pixgen.com Subject: [ Axx, password ], resend You'll also want to send one more message to introduce yourself: (5) Send a "query" message: To: warlords@pixgen.com Subject: [ Axx, password ], query If you have any more questions, just write back and I'll help you out! Hope to see you smiting your foes soon! -- [ Moderator ] on behalf of the Tournament Team