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Connecting to a server

You can connect to a Quinn server running on your local network via Bonjour, to a remote computer on the internet whose IP address you have, or to a public server through the Quinn website. Before connecting, make sure you are not playing or in a tournament.

To connect to a server on the local network:

  1. Click the Connect button in the toolbar, or choose Network > Connect to Server… Quinn displays a list of all servers on the local network, which is constantly updated.
  2. Select a server, and click Connect.

To connect to a server over the internet:

  1. Click the Connect button in the toolbar, or choose Network > Connect to Server…
  2. Click “Enter IP Address…”
  3. Type in the remote computer’s IP address (something like “141.24.4.5”), then click Connect.

To connect to a public server through the Quinn website:

  1. In your web browser, go to the server list on the Quinn website.
  2. Click the Connect button next to one of the servers.

When connecting for the first time, Quinn will ask you for your player name under which you will be visible to other players. You may also be asked for a password if the server requires one.

Once you are connected, you see your board on the left of the window, and small versions of the other players’ boards next to it. Next to the boards appear the names of the players; moderator names are in bold type. Now wait for the server to start the game (you cannot start a game yourself while you’re connected). The game lasts until all players have finished playing. After the game Quinn displays the name of the winner. You can also view a highscore list with the players’ results from all games.

When you’re not playing, you can communicate with the other players through Quinn’s built-in chat.

You disconnect from the server by clicking the Disconnect button in the toolbar or choosing Network > Disconnect.

The server can permit clients to connect with moderator privileges using a special password. To do this, you must select the checkbox labeled “Connect as Moderator” in the Connect panel. You cannot connect as moderator through the website; instead, copy the server’s IP address from the website and paste it in the Connect panel, as described above.

See also

Using the chat

Changing the player name and chat color