Kibitzing is the term for chatting with the players and spectators in a match. It is the most commonly used chat command during match play. You must be playing or watching a match to kibitz.

Some players enjoy chatting all through a match, others prefer to remain quiet. You should be sensitive to your opponent's desires, excessive kibitzing may upset his or her concentration.

Kibitzing conventions

When you begin playing a match, it is common to send a "Hello from California" (or wherever you live) kibitz. You can set up a default message in the Chat section of the Preferences window for this convention; the message will be set into the Game Chat, just press Return to send the message, or begin typing to replace it with a different message.

When you begin watching a match, it is common to say hello with a quick "hi" kibitz. Spectators should be particularly sensitive to disturbing the players with kibitzing.

While kibitzing is the most common chat command during match play, you can also use:

Whisper to broadcast your message only to the spectators of a match. The players will not receive the whispered message.

Say to broadcast your message only to the players of a match. The spectators will not receive the message.

Select which chat command you want to use from the Game Chat popup menu.

Related topics

	About MacFIBS chat features
	Chatting one on one (talk)
	Leaving messages for players
	Chatting with all players (shout)