Welcome to a revolutionized online Go experience with the all-new Ogs Go Server! Online-Go.com and Nova.gs have merged, creating a state-of-the-art web-based platform designed to be the premier destination for Go enthusiasts worldwide. This enhanced OGS Go Server brings together the best of both worlds, offering an unparalleled environment for playing, learning, and connecting with the global Go community.
Experience Enhanced Features on the OGS Go Server
The OGS Go Server is not just a place to play Go; it’s a comprehensive hub for all things Go. Whether you prefer the strategic depth of correspondence games or the fast-paced excitement of live games, OGS has you covered. Beyond simply playing, the server boasts a suite of integrated features designed to enrich your Go journey:
- Real-time Reviews: Analyze games with opponents and spectators immediately after they conclude, fostering rapid learning and improvement.
- Integrated Voice Chat: Communicate directly with fellow players and reviewers, adding a new dimension of social interaction to your online Go experience.
- Robust Group Functionality: OGS Go Server provides powerful tools for Go clubs, study groups, and friends to create private forums, chat rooms, member organization, and group-specific tournaments and ladders. This makes it easy to build and manage your Go community online.
Tournaments and Competitive Play on OGS
For those seeking competition, the OGS Go Server tournament system has been significantly upgraded. Expect a wider array of tournament structures and controls, powered by an advanced pairing algorithm to ensure fair and engaging matches. The platform now empowers users to create custom tournaments directly through group interfaces, making it easier than ever to organize competitions within your community. Looking ahead, OGS is committed to expanding tournament support with enhanced features for real-time and automated tournaments, as well as introducing even more diverse tournament formats.
More Than Just a Server: A Community Hub
While the core of OGS Go Server remains focused on providing top-tier playing, reviewing, and tournament experiences, the vision extends far beyond. The developers are dedicated to building a rich ecosystem of services, tools, and content for the entire Go community. Regardless of where you choose to play regularly, OGS aims to become an invaluable resource, offering useful and engaging features for all Go players. Stay connected to discover upcoming additions designed to further enrich the global Go community.
A Thank You to the Go Community
This significant merger and the launch of the enhanced OGS Go Server represent a major milestone. This achievement would not have been possible without the invaluable guidance and support from countless individuals within the Go community. Sincere gratitude is extended to everyone who has contributed feedback, ideas, bug reports, translations, media, and unwavering moral support. The OGS team is dedicated to reciprocating this support by continuously improving the site and fostering the growth of the Go community worldwide.
A Note to Existing Users
To Online-Go.com users: Welcome to the next generation of OGS! This merger marks the third major iteration of the server software, a testament to OGS’s enduring presence in the online Go world. The new development team (matburt and anoek) is honored to continue this legacy. Rest assured, every effort has been made to preserve your game history, active games, forum posts, and tournament data. Your OGS history remains intact. For any questions, concerns, or feedback, please join the Chat – the developers and members of the Nova.gs community are ready to assist. Bug reports can be submitted via the Help menu.
To Nova.gs users: Welcome to a vibrant influx of new players from OGS! With this update, enjoy the highly anticipated arrival of a larger player base, alongside site-wide ladders, forums, and title tournaments. Please extend a warm welcome to the OGS players, help them navigate the new environment, and enjoy the abundance of new games and interactions!
We sincerely apologize for the unexpected nature of this merger. Due to technical necessities, maintaining secrecy was crucial. We hope you view this surprise as a positive leap forward for the OGS Go Server and the wider Go community.
Unfortunately, during the migration, a database backup issue resulted in the loss of approximately 24 hours of data from October 18, 2013. While this is regrettable, we ask for your understanding and forgiveness. Despite this hiccup, we are confident that the enhanced OGS Go Server will provide an exceptional experience, filled with new features and functionality.
Please note that active challenges were not migrated and need to be re-initiated. To prevent timeouts due to the merge, active games with 1-day move times have been extended to 2 days, and all game clocks have been maximized. Games in the stone removal phase will utilize the new system for stone agreement.
- anoek, 2013-10-19
