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 network to talk to other Guildwiki users (e.g. Auron). Some users frequent #GuildWiki on freenode.

IRC in your browser

 * For GameSurge, go to randomtime.info/Irc/gs.htm. Wait for the Java applet to load (click dialogues as necessary).


 * For freenode, go to randomtime.info/Irc/, or use the chat applet at irc.wikia.com ( #Guildwiki is listed under "thematic channels").

You can change your nickname 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

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.

For a listing of IRC commands, see here.

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 to find many more. Click on Date of latest to find actively supported versions.

Registering your Nickname (optional)
You can register your nick name so that no other users can impersonate you, but that is entirely optional. Consult the documentation of the irc network in question (gamesurge, freenode) to find out how to achieve this, or simply ask someone on the channel for help.

Freenode
To register a nickname on the freenode channel, type the following command after connecting to the server:

A verification email will be sent to you with instructions. After verifying your registration, you should use the following command to identify yourself to nickserv every time you join the channel:

See the documentation for your chosen IRC client on how to automatically run this command every time you connect to freenode.

Proposal: What happens on IRC ...
IRC is not the wiki, even if you're talking to some of the same people. As a consequences, actions there don't lead to sanctions here and vice versa. The other consequence is that decisions or debates there still need to be written here before they "count". In fact, even if there is a lot of talk on irc, there is onyl a small minority of wiki users talking, and care should be taken to include those who abstain from chatting in developing discussions; in other words, please summarize relevant discussions on the wiki, or they haven't happened.

Freenode

 * 1) Don't flame, flood or be generally annoying.
 * 2) Don't steal anyone's nickname.
 * 3) Voice status will be given to logged in users
 * 4) Operator (op) status will be given to wiki admins upon proof of adminship
 * 5) You agree to have your messages logged by any member of the admin team - and to turn off channel logging for yourself unless you have op.