GuildWiki:IRC

IRC is short for Internet Relay Chat. This is a chat service run on independent server networks since 1988 (yes, it is older than the www). It requires no registration. Guildwiki users can use the #gwiki channel on the gamesurge to talk to other Guildwiki users (e.g. Auron). Some users frequent #GuildWiki on freenode.

IRC in your browser
You can join IRC from your browser.


 * For gamesurge, go to www.gamesurge.net/chat. Wait for the Java applet to load (click dialogues as necessary); once you have a cursor on your edit line, type


 * For freenode, go to randomtime.info/Irc/. You can change your nickname here, too, using the  command.

Type your chat on the line and press enter, works a bit like in-game chat, really. I'm afraid  won't work, but you can try

You can register your nick name so that no other users can impersonate you. Consult the documentation of the irc network in question to find out how to achieve this, or simply ask someone on the channel for help.

IRC Client
An IRC client typically remembers your nick name, it allows easy access to multiple chats on multiple servers, can beep when someone mentions your name in chat, and more. If you find yourself using the browser-based IRC regularly, you should consider using a "real" IRC client.

You may already be using software that can connect to IRC.
 * Some Instant Messaging programs already know IRC, especially the open source ones: Gaim/Pidgin, Miranda, and Trillian support the IRC protocol, and there may be others.
 * Your browser may support an IRC extension (e.g. Chatzilla for Firefox).
 * You can download a dedicated IRC client with a slate of options. Many people use mIRC, but have a look at Comparison of Internet Relay Chat clients. Click on Date of latest to find actively supported versions.