Could you please explain (simply) what the ladders system is all about ? how it differs from ratings ? I don't play at other sites where they have this, so have no idea how it works.. cheers :0)

c&p'd BBW post just for Niki ;o)

Overview of ladders. (each system is a little different, but here is an overview)

Everyone starts at the bottom of the ladder - "Rung 1" (or Rung 10 depending on the ladder)

For each 2 people on Rung 1, they play the game. The winner moved up, the loser moved down (or stays at the bottom)

Then when 2 players are on Rung #2, they play. The winner will go to Rung #3, the loser will go back down to Rung #1.

That's the basics of a ladder system.

thanks for that :)
so why do people like this system ? is it seen as more accurate ?

I like it because its like on ongoing tourny, I dont know about accuracy

Is everybody on it that plays the type of game, or are you only part of it by request ?

Players would need to request to be in mine

Thanks for all that.. sorry if they were inane questions.. pure ignorance :)
Also just realised that you've been referring to reversi, so actually nothing to do with me ! LOL.. but if you ever do one for 5 in line, yes, I'd be interested please ! :0)

Questions are good Niki, it gets answers for everyone :o)
Well if theres enough interest in a 5 in line one, I could do it cos I like that game too LOL