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gpassfield11 · October 15th, 2008, 19:17

hey guys...I noticed I am the ONLY one in the IRC chat room...so I'm just trying to give it some hype.

for those who don't know anything about IRC...it's basically the original MS Messenger.

google mIRC and download the 1.5 mb file and install it....then:

type in your desired username and then join the us.undernet.org server

finally type "/j #airsoft" to join our channel

if you need help or have questions...PM and i'll help yah get on!

my nickname on there is All-Star

Cortex · October 15th, 2008, 19:18

If you're using Firefox and don't want to download a separate program I recommend ChatZilla.

arman · October 16th, 2008, 01:04

wonderd what that was up there....

Cheesevillage · October 16th, 2008, 01:14

r it broken?

ToTaL_oWnAgE · October 16th, 2008, 01:28

Xchat is a free program that runs IRC

Lisa · October 16th, 2008, 01:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToTaL_oWnAgE

Xchat is a free program that runs IRC

Make sure you get the silver-x version

L473ncy · October 16th, 2008, 10:36

I thought that mIRC was a 30 day trial.

Anyways. I use Teamspeak/Vent because I don't like typing too much.

We should totally setup a TS/Vent server.

Lorden · October 16th, 2008, 12:03

I had one up, but my server closed and I'm too busy with work to properly manage it unfortunately.

smith · October 16th, 2008, 12:04

wow people still use IRC?!?!

Luckless · October 16th, 2008, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by smith

wow people still use IRC?!?!

it is a simple protocol, and there are lots of tools for it.

That said, apparently people don't use IRC, at least not from ASC.

Apoc_ · October 16th, 2008, 13:37

People don't use it from work, anyway. At least, I don't. Until I'm back on evening shift that is... <:

I sat in that channel for about a month in April, jonesing for some outdoor games or talk of same. No one came in. *shrug*

pusangani · October 16th, 2008, 13:41

the latenite folks usually just use msn

smith · October 16th, 2008, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckless

it is a simple protocol, and there are lots of tools for it.

That said, apparently people don't use IRC, at least not from ASC.

Oh ya, i know .. i just stopped using it around 94 or 95 when everyone i know moved on to AIM/MSN/ICQ/etc as they came out. Of course, most of us jumped ship when this silly "mIRC" app came out and we were invaded by windows kiddies slapping things with trouts :P

Didn't figure it was still that popular what with the availability of alternative chat methods.

Luckless · October 16th, 2008, 17:36

The advantage of IRC over nearly any other chat method is it is still one of the best One to Many chat options out there. And just about the only option that I know of that allows fairly random people to join a channel and have it moderated. I'm not the biggest fan of putting random people on my MSN or something to chat with about random things, but IRC fits perfectly for that problem.

The reason why no one uses it is because no one is using it. If a large enough group of people made an effort to log on and chat when people are there, then you would see the channel liven up.

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October 15th, 2008, 19:17	#1
gpassfield11 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario	IRC hey guys...I noticed I am the ONLY one in the IRC chat room...so I'm just trying to give it some hype. for those who don't know anything about IRC...it's basically the original MS Messenger. google mIRC and download the 1.5 mb file and install it....then: type in your desired username and then join the us.undernet.org server finally type "/j #airsoft" to join our channel if you need help or have questions...PM and i'll help yah get on! my nickname on there is All-Star

October 15th, 2008, 19:18	#2
Cortex Has a life outside Airsoft Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta	If you're using Firefox and don't want to download a separate program I recommend ChatZilla. __________________

October 16th, 2008, 01:04	#3
arman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Windsor, Ont.	wonderd what that was up there.... __________________ playing with my kid!

October 16th, 2008, 01:28	#5
ToTaL_oWnAgE Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Red Deer, Alberta	Xchat is a free program that runs IRC __________________ Last edited by ToTaL_oWnAgE; October 16th, 2008 at 01:32.. Reason: answered my own question!

October 16th, 2008, 10:36	#7
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	I thought that mIRC was a 30 day trial. Anyways. I use Teamspeak/Vent because I don't like typing too much. We should totally setup a TS/Vent server. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

October 16th, 2008, 12:03	#8
Lorden Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Montreal, QC	I had one up, but my server closed and I'm too busy with work to properly manage it unfortunately. __________________ Custom AK-47, G&P Stubby Killer, Maruzen MP5K, KWA M11A1, WE SCAR-L, WE M92 Marine, Bravo tri-shot spring shottie (full stock), WE M14 EBR Silver

October 16th, 2008, 12:04	#9
smith Admits to killing Jimmy Hoffa Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2002	wow people still use IRC?!?!

October 16th, 2008, 13:37	#11
Apoc_ Eagle Eye Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg MB	G'day, People don't use it from work, anyway. At least, I don't. Until I'm back on evening shift that is... <: I sat in that channel for about a month in April, jonesing for some outdoor games or talk of same. No one came in. shrug __________________ Offense cannot be given, only taken. APOCALYPSE - TEAM HELLFISH

October 16th, 2008, 13:41	#12
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	the latenite folks usually just use msn

October 16th, 2008, 17:36	#14
Luckless Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlottetown, PE	The advantage of IRC over nearly any other chat method is it is still one of the best One to Many chat options out there. And just about the only option that I know of that allows fairly random people to join a channel and have it moderated. I'm not the biggest fan of putting random people on my MSN or something to chat with about random things, but IRC fits perfectly for that problem. The reason why no one uses it is because no one is using it. If a large enough group of people made an effort to log on and chat when people are there, then you would see the channel liven up.