BIG BAD WOLF: On Opera you can block content on a "per-item" basis. That way I could block only the Dragon, if I wanted to...
But then again, I suppose you won't change from Firefox just because of alittle dragon

Rose: Yea, I went ahead and installed the AdBlock on this computer also - so I could hide the dragon - it also hides all the ad's on the site also. I just hope Fencer will put an option to not show it since I'm not going to be able to load the AdBlock extension on every computer I play from..... but I wanted to mention it in case someone else see's the problem and they don't think they are going nuts with some links not working.

pauloaguia: okie dokie

Oceans Apart: Just copy-paste it. Looks like Fencer's automatic link replacement is changing the URL the link is pointing to...

pauloaguia: "Invalid request"

pauloaguia: The link doesnt work

Andersp: http://brainking.com/images/gui/dragon.gif

maybe someone could make a screen shot for those who havent seen the dragon?

BIG BAD WOLF: Man, I still haven't seen the dragon. Switch to Simple.

BIG BAD WOLF: if you refresh your page the links will work again.. I had it happen too

Well I got on a different computer, and now the dragon showed up on my own .css file that I'm using - and after it went across the screen, all the links that were under where the red dragon went across at (like the "Main Page") was no longer clickable - like the path the dragon took is over the top of the link making it no longer work.

Fencer - going to make it any easier to remove the dragon - I really don't want to have to load the Ad Block plus on every computer I use just so I can hide the dragon..... yet another thing to load when all I want is a faster loading site... :-(

BIG BAD WOLF:  Ah, there it is.

1. You have to have it on the Castle Theme.

2. The dragon is on a delay - about 15-20 seconds. So load the page and wait.

3. I think it has been turned off for WebTV users now.

I don't see a dragon either.  Does it take a while for him to show up?

no dragon here

Fencer: It is still there. LOL Let me know when you turn it off, please.

Eriisa:

Fencer: Oh thank you. You don't how well that thing flies. LOL

He must be smaller on PCs. He is cute! But the poor thing seems to be really struggling to get across my screen.

Pbarb2: Sorry, I forget to turn it off for WebTVs.

Pbarb2: right up at the top, by the ad banner on the left

Eriisa: LOL you won't like this one unless your is smaller than mine.
I just can't find the place to get the castle off.

*changed to castle and patiently waiting for the dragon.*


Did I mention I love dragons?

BIG BAD WOLF: I looked in the settings and don't see anything like that. There is nothing like that at the top of the page either.

emmett: The dragon comes after a short amount of time (10-20 seconds) - so sit on the page with castle theme and wait.

Pbarb2: On the top of the page, there should be a "Castle" "Simple" and "No Font" choice that you can click on. Also in settings, main page - you should see those 3 options.

pauloaguia: Where do I go to switch off the castle? I really don't know what I am on. thanks

I usually use the "simple" style, and switched to castle to see the dragon, but I don't know what you all are talking about. how can I see the dragon?

BIG BAD WOLF: I like the dragon. Let us call him Fluffy :)

Pbarb2: OK, did some playing around - it looks like the dragon is only on the castle theme - apparently another "feature" or something.

So one way is to switch to another theme - kind of strange Fencer would add something like that to discourage people from using the Castle theme, but whatever.

Another option is if you use FireFox, you can add the AdBlockPlus Extention - and hide the dragon image: http://brainking.com/images/gui/dragon.gif

Normally I would not tell people to get the ad blocker since it would also hide legitimate ad's on the site that helps Fencer get a little extra money, but until he adds a switch to remove it himself, this is the only other option (other then switching to a different theme)

Ad Block Plus: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865

Simply click on the "Install now" - then next time you see the dragon image, you can right-click on the dragon and choose "adblock image" and that image will now be hidden.

Pbarb2: Switch to simple style. Or convince Fencer to add another switch to disable it ;)

Oceans Apart: I get that Dragon, too. It is on my game sheet and covers part of my game. Very hard to play that way. Is there a way to turn it off? I am on webtv so thought at first that was it. But others are seeing it, too. Can anyone give an idea on what to do?

Oceans Apart: lol

prettymama: Maybe Fencer likes the Welsh LMAO

joshi tm: I'm agree with you is it there for a reason or just looks

joshi tm: Apparently it's sole purpose is to fly around

Every good castle has a dragon :)

What is the purpose of that red dragon?

BIG BAD WOLF: How about a "long user name" (max. 255 characters) which would be shown as a tooltip over your "normal" name everywhere it appears?

Isn't there some way that the names can be held in limbo in the server for a set period. Say for one month or three months maybe. That way people could change their names for a little while and be able to change back to their well known name within a set time period.

The other option is to set up a dummy pawn for yourself when you change your name then delete that pawn when you want to change back maybe???

Fencer: Well a couple of years ago, I would change my name for special occasions - like "BIG BAD SANTA" when it was around Christmas time and such - until a trouble-maker user decided to create a dummy account with my old name so I could not change back. Of course we got that fixed, but I have never changed my name since then - and was just wondering if this would fix that situation or not. O'well.

BIG BAD WOLF: Yes, someone can create a new account and steal your old name. I don't recommend too many changes. I see no reason for any changes anyway.

In a persons profile, it will show previous user names. Question: If I were to change my name, does that open up for someone to use my previous name? That is lets say I change my username to something that I only planned on using for a short time and planned to change back - could someone create a new account and "steal" my old name since I was not using it at the time? Or now that it saves it in the profile, do it also protect it?

Fencer:
okay thank you

"IceCold": Both options are valid.

for black rooks
do i have to buy a pawn a membership or can i extend someone elses

1. Alice Chess
2. Double-move Chess
3. Dynamo Chess
4. Avalanche Chess

My list is getting small because so many really good games are already here !
But although I am not fond of checkers, I agree that the "International" 10x10 variant is called for.

Portuguese (/Spanish /Classic) Checkers. But I've no more hope to see them in Brainking...

I would like to see here:
1. Dominoes.
2. Alice Chess.
3. Shatranj.

BIG BAD WOLF:

76: Anti Ataxx
77: Small Ludo
78: Gothic Froglet (diagonal jumps)
79: Smal Froglet 8x8
80: Large Froglet 16x16
81: Chinese Checkers
82: International Checkers
83: Ataxx 9x9
84: More of Mancala
85: Anti Brain War Would that be interesting?
10 more?