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Your graphical interface software (typically Blitzin) will provide
the easiest way to do most things on ICC.  Explore its menu,
read its documentation on the web, and/or just try clicking on things
(try the right button as well as the left).

But you can also do things by typing commands.  Here are some
commands to try:

seeking         -- offer to play anyone
5-minute        -- play blitz (the system will pair you with an opponent)
say Hello       -- say something to your opponent
draw            -- request a draw in your game
resign          -- give up in your game
finger          -- display your ratings and notes
who             -- list the users currently logged in   
play WimpC      -- play the computer opponent WimpC
observe *       -- watch a high-level game
whisper Hello   -- chat with the other observers of a game
events          -- list current activities 
extend          -- pay to extend your membership
quit            -- exit ICC   

And here are some help files you should know about.  To view any of these,
just click on it, or type 'help' and the topic.

"help commands"    Lists most ICC commands, with one-line descriptions
"help Intro"       An introduction to ICC and its commands
"help value"       Lists some of the features of ICC
"help event2"      Lists upcoming events
"help channels"    A list of chat channels
"help atmosphere"  Guidelines for chatting on ICC
"help agreement"   Terms and conditions of using ICC
"help interfaces"  Software you can use to interact with ICC
"help vars"        Lists your preferences or settings
"help messages"    How to leave a message for someone who's not on
"help fees"        ICC membership fees and ways to pay
"help FreeMonths"  Our incentive program for recruiting others

If you have any questions, help is available on-line by talking to the help
channel (channel 1).  E.g. "tell 1 How do I ask a question?"

See also: Intro