screen shots

the following images give an impression on how bacKgammon works and what it has to offer. clicking on the images shows actual size images.

main window

The following image shows the main window of bacKgammon at the beginning of a FIBS game between hoefkens and djb. the following features are especially noteworthy:

the board is completely anti-aliased and vectorized
the title bar displays information on the current match and displays the (optional) pip count
the command line offers the experienced FIBS users direct access to the more obscure commands of the server

fibs player list

the player list shows a wealth of information on the players currently logged into FIBS. the list can easily be sorted by any of the columns and the context menu of the players offers a variety of options - ranging from inviting to blinding.

in the past, users have complained that the player list of KFibs is too complicated - while it is true that the list is one of the more complicated windows, its appearance has not been altered for bacKgammon. if you don't like the context menu, don't use it. if you don't the like the whole player list, don't display it.

fibs chat window

the chat window allows you to communicate with your opponents and other players on FIBS. it can be used to shout, talk, kibitz, whisper and leave messages. its use is rather simple and it automatically adjusts to the current game situation.

configuration

the configuration of bacKgammon is done through one unified dialog. expect this dialog to grow over time.