How to use the IRC chat

PSA

So, the admins/mods in the subreddit decided to make a IRC. I've noticed there wasn't a guide to show users how to connect to the IRC in different ways so here's a guide. All links will be free of virus' and malware. So, let's get started!

Connecting to the IRC with mIRC

Downloads

mIRC Download

Step by Step of Getting Online

Download and install mIRC from the link above.
After the program is finished installing, open it up from whereever the shortcut is.
Once the program is open, you'll notice a window is open with a chatbar at the bottom. Type in "/server irc.snoonet.org".
You should now be connected to the IRC Network. Now type "/join #opticgaming".

Congratulations! You're now connected to the chat. The commands and other information is below if you need help.

Connecting to the IRC with HexChat

Downloads

HexChat Download

Step by Step of Getting Online

Download and install HexChat from the link above.
After the program is finished installing, open it up from wherever the short-cut is.
The Network List should pop up, if it doesn't, click the "HexChat" menu in the upper-left and click "Network List"
Fill in your preferred nicknames, if your name starts with anything that's not a letter it won't work, your User name should match your first nick name
Now click the "Add" button next to the list of networks and type in "Snoonet"
Click "Edit..."
Double-click the "newserver/6667" item and change it to "irc.snoonet.org/6667" then click "Close"
Now click the entry for Snoonet in the network list and then hit "Connect"
Type "#opticgaming" in the "Join this channel" box and click "OK"
Congratulations! You're now connected to the chat. The commands and other information is below if you need help.

Connecting to the Chat with the Web

No Downloads

Step by Step of Connecting to the chat

Go to this link

Where it says "nickname", type in the name you'd like to use.

Click on start and in a few moments you should be able to get into the chat!

Commands to the chat

/nick <name> - Change your name to whatever you like
/msg NickServ register <password> <e-mail> - Register to the chat. Make sure your e-mail is valid as you will have to confirm your account.
/me <information> - Talk in 3rd person IE: "<User> doesn't want you to touch"
/topic(/topic #channel for mIRC) - Read the topic of the channel you're in

Staff in the Chat

ChanServ - Channel Bot

Posted Mar 26, 2014, 5:43 PM UTC · edited

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