18 What is 't-mode'?
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This article is from the netrek FAQ, by Tom Holub doosh@best.com with numerous contributions by others.
18 What is 't-mode'?
T-mode is short for 'tournament mode.' To keep some integrity in the
database, ratings are calculated only when there are a certain number
of people in the game (actually, when there are a certain number of
people on two separate teams. On many servers, you need 4 players on 2
different teams; 4 teams of 2 players won't do it). When the game goes
into t-mode, there will be a 't' flag in your list of flags, and there
will be a message like "Dan Quayle declares self as Galactic Emperor
and chaos breaks out!" When the game drops out of t-mode (because
someone quit), the 't' flag will disappear and there'll be a "Dan
Quayle is locked up and order returns to the galaxy" message.
It's generally considered rude to bomb or take planets out of
t-mode. Some servers punish people for trying.
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