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*[[Joining Channels]] | *[[Joining Channels]] | ||
*[[Registering With Channel Services]] | *[[Registering With Channel Services]] | ||
Revision as of 19:26, 2 January 2005
IRC (Internet Relay Chat) can refer to both a set of protocols as discussed in rfc1459 or to the chat medium they regulate. There are many IRC networks, each formed from one or more interlinked servers. Generally, to conncect to an IRC server, an IRC Client is used such as mirc, xchat, ircle or others. Alternativly, the Planetarion Com Unit or another CGIIRC will do the job.
Uses
Many alliances use IRC as a primary means of communication. If you want to join an alliance irc activity is often required. It's also a good way to meet people from Planetarion in general. Planetarion is a very community oriented game so if you don't IRC at least a little you miss out on a large part of it.
NetGamers
Planetarion's main channel, #Planetarion, can be found on the NetGamers IRC network, at irc.netgamers.org. The NetGamers Website contains more information about the network. Connecting To IRC is simple, and well worth it if you intend to get the maximum fun out of Planetarion
IRCing
To use NetGamers there are a few important things to know:
