OGS - Frequently Asked Questions - Features

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How do I upload a profile picture?
Why can't I send a private message?
Is it possible to review a game after it's finished?
What is that stray "<" on the top left part of the page?
What is "SGF"?
What does the "*" next to some players mean?
What do the badges next to some players' names represent?

1. How do I upload a profile picture?

To be able to upload a profile picture, you must meet the following requirements:

- Your account must be at least 15 days old.

- You must have at least 4 rated games completed.

- Your rating confidence (the percentage next to your rating in your profile) must be at least 10%. This increases whenever a rated game finishes.

Once these requirements are met, please visit your profile to upload a picture.

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2. Why can't I send a private message?

As an antispam measure, users with a 0% rating confidence cannot send private messages to other users *unless* a user has sent a message to them first. This means that in order to send messages freely, you must have at least one recent, finished rated game.

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3. Is it possible to review a game after it's finished?

Yes. After a game is finished, users can add comments to it.

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4. What is that stray "<" on the top left part of the page?

Clicking on it will fold and unfold the left side menu.

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5. What is "SGF"?

SGF is "Smart Game Format", the standard format used for game records. The files can be viewed in an SGF viewer or editor. For more information, please visit Sensei's Library.

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