CORDIAL MINUET ENSEMBLE

So I'm new here, but I've played a few games (even some that weren't against our resident bot!). Let me just say that it's a fascinating concept and, I think it's very well executed. I just really hope that the game doesn't get derailed by legal challenges/decisions or someone discovering a foolproof way to "crack" the game. I think it's really cool, and I want to be able to play it for a long time!

I've got a few questions about game features, as I understand we're among the final release candidates (I predict that Friday, March 13th will be the release date, but fingers crossed it might be even earlier!). Now, I've read almost every post in the forum (including the difficult ones with lots of math, programming, and gambling terminology), so I don't think I'm duplicating anything that's already been discussed, but sorry in advance if I ask something that's already been addressed elsewhere.

1) Now the first thing I don't understand: sometimes in the number reveal round, my opponent's number was revealed before I chose my number. I can't remember what the circumstances were, for example, maybe I had an automatic win, i.e. both my possible numbers were higher than theirs. But I remember thinking it was odd, especially since their reveal might affect what you choose to reveal. This has happened to me only rarely, so maybe it's only triggered when it doesn't matter which number your opponent chooses...?

2) I've read about user requests to get more graph info when you hover over the board, which were implemented in v14. Is there a way to make it clearer just what info is being given? Because right now, I'm not 100% clear on what info I'm getting when I hover over the board, and if only some people understand this, it could give (even more of) an advantage to more experienced players. Of course it doesn't have to be in-game explanations. But maybe just a tutorial or text explanation outside the client.

3) The game chimes when you start a game and somebody joins (I love the chime sound, by the way. The sound design is so minimalist, so the chime really stands out). But while you're waiting for an opponent, other available games might pop onto the screen. Now, seeing as how there aren't all that many active players at any given time, I tend to leave CM on in the background while doing other things. I would like to know, however, if someone starts another game that I might like to join. Maybe a more low-key sound to signal this? If people find it annoying, could that sound be toggled on/off?

4) Now just a couple of random questions about admin stuff:

a) Can two people use the same computer and have different CM accounts? Because right now one gets logged in automatically, based on the e-mail and key stored in the local files, as I understand it. Also, it feels weird to have a shortcut on my desktop to an application where money is stored. It may not be my life's savings, but still. It feels odd. And I've read elsewhere on the forums that user-created password protection is not being considered for this game.

b) I'm just curious about whether there will have to be user agreements when the game is officially released. I mean, while many of us play for pennies, and as pre-release players, we know what we've gotten into, the fact is some might play for larger sums post-release. They'll have to understand what they're getting into, e.g. if you start a new game and an opponent joins while you're away, they could take seven coins if you don't get back in time (ante plus leaving penalty); or you'll have to pay a leaving penalty if you get disconnected; or hell, in our litigious society, something about the fact that you're responsible for your account and betting decisions, which could lead to financial loss. I mean, I know Jason is on record as saying that he believes in personal responsibility and doesn't want to play a "nanny role," but it only takes one person to misunderstand the game, lose a sum of money, and then get the game some unwanted attention. I know Jason has said he is prepared to fight a legal battle on the legality of the game, but to deal with a civil suit from a disgruntled player... Ugh.

Anyway, these are just a few things that popped into my head while playing the game and browsing through the forums. Honestly, I'm just happy to have gotten the chance to try out the game pre-release and see the conversations and even "metagames" that have grown around it!