Square Off - Chess Set

Sort:
Avatar of Sjtsjogoljev
binomine schreef:
Sjtsjogoljev wrote:

But I was accused of cheating in my last game, probably because of the slow response from my side. It takes 5 tot 10 seconds for the SquareOff to execute my opponent's move. And there is no such thing as premoving. 

If you play on the special SquareOff server, this problem is avoided, because the software stops the clocks during the execution of the move.

I am afraid that Gothamchess has convinced everyone who always takes 5 ~ 10 seconds is absolutely a cheater. Every article mentions that talks about dewa_kipas always mentions it took him 10 seconds a move, even if the move was forced.

It's a problem for square off users.

And the solution of this problem might be to play with your camera activated, which is part of the SquareOff app. However, I haven't tried this option yet.

Avatar of binomine
Sjtsjogoljev wrote:

And the solution of this problem might be to play with your camera activated, which is part of the SquareOff app. However, I haven't tried this option yet.

That is the solution, but it is annoying that you pay $$$ for cool tech, and then have to stream to fend off people who accuse you of cheating. 

However, I guarantee if you don't, the accusations of cheating won't stop. 

Avatar of BaronVonChickenpants

Who cares if someone accuses you? Just ignore it. 

Avatar of yaakema

Is anyone having issues with updating the firmware on the kingdom set I have did exactly what the manual says only to get stuck on updating firmware can anyone give me some advice , Ive only had the board two weeks. 

Avatar of KasunMadhurangaAbeys

Can you pls mention the voltage and amp for i ve lost it. i could use a similar charger.

Avatar of KasunMadhurangaAbeys

Pls mention the V and A of the charger as my one is lost

Avatar of Tierneyalvin

Any updates on the Neo?

Avatar of baddogno
Tierneyalvin wrote:

Any updates on the Neo?

The Indiegogo site is not encouraging.  November is the estimated shipping date for new backers.  And it gets worse: the software (Victor) may go to a subscription model.  It's a 20% hit if you want a refund but I'm starting to consider it.

Avatar of binomine
Tierneyalvin wrote:

Any updates on the Neo?

Their April update was pretty grim. I'm not sure they will be delivered this year. 

They didn't go out and say it, but they admitted that some of their chips they need have a 20 week lead time, so doing the math they didn't expect to get them until September.  Apparently, Taiwan and the US have built chip facilities, so the chip shorting is expect to end sooner than that, but I feel those chips may go to the auto industry or other big players before Square Off.  India also went back to lockdown due to COVID-19 in April and May 2021, which shut them down.   

 

Avatar of BaronVonChickenpants
KasunMadhurangaAbeys wrote:

Can you pls mention the voltage and amp for i ve lost it. i could use a similar charger.

 

Pretty sure I posted it above? 

Avatar of jr87
baddogno wrote:
Tierneyalvin wrote:

Any updates on the Neo?

The Indiegogo site is not encouraging.  November is the estimated shipping date for new backers.  And it gets worse: the software (Victor) may go to a subscription model.  It's a 20% hit if you want a refund but I'm starting to consider it.

I am going to keep waiting lol i have the Grand kingdom set already though so i haven't even looked at the email updates or gave it a second thought since i bought it lol (use to waiting from the GKS  early bird deal think that took a few years too but i know they are good for it and it will be awesome/worth it when it arrives)

Avatar of Robotvinnik

The problem with cancelling your order is that they will charge you 20% of the cost of your order for various admin charges. I enquired a couple of weeks ago so I have decided to just wait.

Avatar of baddogno

The July update is out.  As expected, November is the new projected shipping target.  And the USB-C port is gone, replaced by a standard DC jack; folks don't seem real happy about that in the comments section.  But hey, the boxes that they'll ship them in look real snazzy!

Avatar of jr87
baddogno wrote:

The July update is out.  As expected, November is the new projected shipping target.  And the USB-C port is gone, replaced by a standard DC jack; folks don't seem real happy about that in the comments section.  But hey, the boxes that they'll ship them in look real snazzy!

Saw that! I am guessing if they are saying Shipping starts in November 2021 we should expect actual delivery for preorders by March 2022 at the very latest!

Avatar of baddogno
jr87 wrote:
baddogno wrote:

The July update is out.  As expected, November is the new projected shipping target.  And the USB-C port is gone, replaced by a standard DC jack; folks don't seem real happy about that in the comments section.  But hey, the boxes that they'll ship them in look real snazzy!

Saw that! I am guessing if they are saying Shipping starts in November 2021 we should expect actual delivery for preorders by March 2022 at the very latest!

I have a feeling that they actually will try very hard to ship for Christmas.  Hoping that the reason this last update was delayed was to make sure their shipping estimate was realistic.  I'm often wrong....wink.png

Avatar of jeffjacfrets

I'm looking for chess program/app with no intelligence.  Just a board, set and the ability to lay out and move freely.  Is there such a program/app?

Many thanks

Avatar of baddogno
jeffjacfrets wrote:

I'm looking for chess program/app with no intelligence.  Just a board, set and the ability to lay out and move freely.  Is there such a program/app?

Many thanks

Yo Jeff; you should really start your own thread rather than hijacking this one, and you'll probably get better answers.  That said  Learn>Analysis>Setup would probably work but I don't know if standard members have access.  Good luck.

Avatar of baddogno

So the August update is out.  Projected shipping will be November, December and January.  The Census will shortly be sent where you confirm shipping and have a chance to buy more stuff including carrying cases.  Of course the update said everyone would get the Census by August 14 at the very latest.  Turns out to have been a typo; they really meant August 24...

Avatar of BaronVonChickenpants

Give them a break, it's still the 14th... 

Avatar of baddogno
BaronVonChickenpants wrote:

Give them a break, it's still the 14th... 

True, but in the Kickstarter comments section they admitted it was a typo...wink.png