 Here is some information regarding registering and playing on Bridge Base Online.
1. Log on and register
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knhrI8zweaw
2. Registering to play on Friday evenings
Before the tournament starts if you have a partner, anytime after 5.30 and at least 15 minutes before the tournament starts,simply log in to Bridge base online https://www.bridgebase.com . Click on
- Competitive
- All tournaments,
- Then in search box (top right) type in CBAI125675. (this will bring up DLGCBC Friday evening competition).
- When you register, it will ask for the partner’s name put in your partner’s username.
- At 7.15 check that you are still registered.
- Make sure that your computer or electronic device stays alive until the competition starts at 7.30
3. Setting up your profile and include a basic system of play
Click on account tab, click other or Convention Card, type in your basic system e.g. ACOl, weakNT, 4CM, Staymen, Weak take out or Transfers.
Make sure you have your real name in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynx1FM_IARI
4. Adding my real name to my profile
Go to right, on account tab, type in your name, skill level (novice, intermediate, advanced). Save changes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di6RODtGIpI
5. Adding comments or sending messages
Go to chat manager, to use chats that are used frequently, you can store a list of chats such as: Hi opps, we play ACOL and w/Nt, or Well done (WDO, or HLO (hard luck opposition), (TY, thank you,) (tyvm – thank you very much), good try, great defence, enjoy game etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QxipNlxPNc
Or simply click chat and type in your message but make sure it is directed at table and not at tournament or lobby.
6. Getting results
At the end of the game, wait a few minutes and the results will come up. Otherwise, click on History tab, you will be able to see all the results and the hands as they were played. Select the one you are interested in.
7. What happens if my computer gets stuck during a game?
Simply log out of BBO and log in again and you will get back into your game.
8. What happens if my internet crashes?
Don’t worry, just text Declan (085 122 8417) and let him know, and he will replace you with a robot (ouch!!).
|