Here is an example of why I like the dark pond variant better, and think it is actually a more accurate portrayal of how pond games were meant to be played....

http://brainking.com/game/Pond?g=757

Is it realy part of the game to be able to monitor who has been online and who hasnt been able to play a move? I dont think it is really part of a pond game. (not that I think there is anything wrong with taking advantage of all available info to make a turn) But it just isnt in the spirit of the game.

FENCER: maybe you could do something to eliminate the tag that tels us when a person has made an auto move from the previous round? hat would make it a bit more difficult for people to track who has not been online. hen at least they wouild have to look at every player in every game and would make it a bit more difficult.