Great app- needs a small fix
This app could fill an important niche- an iPhone FICS client. The inability to choose a game without increments is an annoyance, and I wouldn’t expect all features of FICS to be implemented, but there is not enough functionality in this app to permit two players who know each other to find each other for a game.
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Nice UI but limited time controls
The UI is nice but 95% of games on FICS have a time control with zero time increment and this app doesn't allow you to play them. So you'll sit for a while waiting.
Good 'Nuf
Prog. works well. Does not show game notation or allow for saving games to .pgn files. Suggest users hoping to review games after play note game moves themselves with pen/paper. It's not as slick as any of the clients you may routinely use to play on FICS at your computer but it gets the job done nice-enough with but that one caveat about being sure to record your games by hand if you hope to review your play after the game.
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Really good but i have a few suggestions
I appreciate the effort that you put in this app, really. God bless you for having the courage and heart to make this app free. The app is pretty good but i have a few suggestions. The UI is a little small for my iphone so I was wondering if you could redo the UI using the native UI. I dont know what framework your using, but Im willing to help you if its through Xamarin. Another thing is that i cant specify a 0 second increment for games. Also I need to drag the pieces where it would be a lot easier for me to tap where i want the piece to go. Thanks for the app!!
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Needs work
Waiting for opponent to move, screen went dark, went back to app, game gone and no way to get back to it.
Very nice.
Pros: clean interface.
Cons: the board could be bigger. Should have more color contrast between white and black pieces. Does not allow choice of piece when promoting a pawn (auto promote to queen only)
Cons: the board could be bigger. Should have more color contrast between white and black pieces. Does not allow choice of piece when promoting a pawn (auto promote to queen only)
Lacking
No 0 increments has to be 1 sec or more
No game mode
Can't use formula
No game mode
Can't use formula
FICS Features
Nice unobtrusive interface. However, it lacks the "seek" feature to view and accept challenges.
Nice looking app
Nice small app with clean design. It would be great if you could find opponents by name please?
So far so good!
Definitely a lightweight and clean interface! I play on a 6+ and it looks pretty good. Some of the navigating and tapping isnt as responsive as i'd like but i cant tell if its my connection or what. I'd love to be able to view my profile and ratings. Otherwise this is a great start to something that i believe WILL be the preferred fics client on ios
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