====== IRC ======

We've setup a small and cozy chat channel for all members and friends of the order. There's also a fireplace and a <del>Dragon</del> //Dragoness// looking after it.


Sounds good? Well here's how it works:

===== For the IRC-savvy =====

[[irc://irc.pounces.me/#oor]]

  * Server: irc.pounces.me
  * Port: 6667 (default port)
  * Channel: #oor

===== For the IRC-beginner =====

**Click on the 'Chat' link at the top** - as simple as it sounds :)

This will open an IRC chat client written in Java. You can leave this window open while you play or work :)\\
All you need is a browser and the Java plugin which can be obtained here: http://www.java.com/.

If you don't feel like installing a browser plugin or prefer a standalone application here are some alternative options:

^Application^License^Notes^Download^
|ChatZilla|free|Firefox Browser Addon|https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/16/|
|mIRC|30 days trial|Probably most popular client|http://www.mirc.com/|
|Klient|30 days trial|professional client|http://www.klient.com/|

List of (almost all) IRC Clients: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_IRC_clients

==== Nickname registration ====

The server that hosts the #oor channel enforces nickname registration by renaming you to guest after some time.

<code>
Registering yourself (you only need to do this one time)

/nick desired_username
/msg nickserv register PASSWORD EMAIL

Identify yourself! This step needs to be repeated after each and every login.
It can be automated but the actual steps to achieve this depend a lot on the IRC client you use)

/nick desired_username
/msg identify PASSWORD

</code>

==== Some basic IRC commands ====

<code>
/join OR /j : joins a channel
Example: /join #oor

/part OR /p : leaves the current channel
Example: /part

/nick : changes your nickname
Example: /nick Beholder

/msg : sends a private message to someone
Example: /msg username Hello!

the client guesses the 'username' by pressing the first few characters of a nickname, followed by the Tab key.

</code>

Simply type them into the Input field at your IRC client of choice.