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BASIC COMMANDS
There are some commands that are used to manipulate around the IRC.
To change your nickname on IRC : /nick newname
(you can change it to anything not registered or currently in use. People do this all the time either to inform their status as AFK or simply doing that for lulz.)
Example: type /nick newnickname (limit 9 characters)
What it looks like: I typed /nick AMLI_FcuK
*** Amli_Cool is now known as AMLI_FcuK
To join a channel: /join #channelname
(You can be in multiple channels simultaneously, that way you can switch page to follow different chat groups without closing the present channel)
Type /join #channelname -- to join a channel of your choice
Example: /join #AMLI_FOR_DUMMIES
What it looks like:
[18:44] *** Now talking in #AMLI_FOR_DUMMIES
--Op-- Dumbguy has joined the channel
[18:44] *** Topic is 'Dummies Help/Chat Channel....All Are Welcome Here!! ®© [ENGLISH]'
[18:44] *** Set by AMLI on Wed May 11 16:10:34
/me
The /me is an action message.
Type /me 'does anything'
Example: /me kicks Dumbguy’s ass
What it looks like:
* AMLI_FcuK kicks Dumbguy’s ass
/msg
Type /msg nickname (message) to start a private chat.
Example: /msg Dumbguy Hey, have you licked Seanlam’s butt today?
What it looks like:
-> *Dumbguy* Hey, have you licked Seanlam’s butt today?
/query
Similar to the /msg, except it forces a window to pop open.
Type /query nickname (message)
Example: /query Dumbguy Soooo….Seanlam is shitting on your face again eh?
What it looks like:
<AMLI_FcuK> Soooo…. Seanlam is shitting on your face again eh?
/ignore
Unfortunately, there will be times when you don't want to talk to someone, or else someone may be harassing you.
By typing /ignore nickname , you will not receive anymore messages from that person.
Example: /ignore AMLI_FcuK
/notice
A notice is used to send a short message to another person without opening up a private window:
Type /notice nickname (message)
Example: /notice AMLI_FcuK Please change your nickname for this national channel.
What it looks like:
-> -AMLI_FcuK- Please change your nickname for this national channel.
To leave the channel: /part
To leave all channels: /Partall
/quit
Type /quit to leave IRC altogether. This disconnects mirc from the server.
Example: /quit Going out for entertaining you mother...nite all
What it looks like:
*** Quits: AMLI_FcuK (Leaving)
To reset your password if you forget it: /msg nickserv resetpass nickname
(or if you accidentally type it in a public channel); this will send an email to the email you registered with
To send a private message to someone: /query theirname message
/PAGE or /P [user]
To see whether somebody is online or what channels they’re in: /whois theirname
There are more, you may explore them all better than me.
/? - List Commands
/HELP - Displays this help screen
/ABOUT - Displays information about the Chat room
/QUIT or /Q - Exit the chat room
/LIST or /L - Lists people on this channel
/LISTALL or /LA - List people on all channels
/DO [action] - Displays an action like "Yourname [action]"
/YELL or /Y[text] - Send a message to all users on all channels
- Pages a user
/CHANNEL or /CH [channel] - Change channels
/CHANNEL by itself to list channels and subjects
/WHISPER or /WH [user][message] - Sends a message to a specific user
/SET [variable] [value] - Sets a variable
/SET by itself for a list of variables
/RECENT or /R - Lists recent users of the chat room
VARIABLES THAT CAN BE USED WITH THE SET COMMAND: (not important to newbies).
ECHO: ON/OFF Sets whether or not you hear what you say
NAME: Used to change your name while still online
SUBJECT: Used to change the subject of the current channel
AWAY: ON/OFF Set if you are away from terminal
AWAYMSG: Used to set the your "away from terminal" message
IGNORE: Sets a user id that you want to ignore messages from
ANNOUNCE: Sets announcements
USERINFO: User description displayed in user listings
ACCESS LEVELS
Each channel has its own rules for who gets access, but here’s a basic overview of what access levels mean.
Voice:
If the channel is moderated (also known as muted), you can talk. You can also use the .seen command mentioned above.
Half-op:
Can kick and/or ban people with voice and no access, and in some channels can kick other halfops. Can change the topic of a channel.
Op:
Can do everything half-ops can, plus being able to kick/ban other ops. Their greet will show up when they enter the channel (in most channels).
Admin:
Same benefits as op, plus they can kick/ban all users except other admins and the channel owner. Cannot be kicked except by the channel owner. Can add people to the akick (auto-kick) list. Can add people to the access list.
Owner/Founder:
Can kick anyone, has access to all channel configuration options.
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CLIENTS
There’s more IRC clients than those listed below, but these are the ones that most eRep players use and are comfortable with.
Mibbit:
The simplest to use besides RIZON's qwebirc, also looks better than qwebirc. It’s another web-based client, so it doesn’t require downloading and installing other software. It’s my personal favorite because I can keep all my eRep info in one browser window this way.
X-Chat:
X-Chat is a stable and highly customizable IRC client with a basic, clean, and utilitarian appearance. Available for Mac OS, Windows and Linux systems that supports multiple IRC servers.description by Hadrian X
Colloquy:
A Mac OS X client. Also supports some scripting.
Pidgin:
A multi-platform, multi-protocol instant messaging client with strong IRC support, and heavy customization including vertical tabs, custom notifications and a diverse plugin library. Additionally, Pidgin's logging capabilities are second to none, with logs rendered in color-aware HTML.description by Necros Xiaoban
Chatzilla:
An add-on for Firefox. “It doesnt throw me off IRC when I don’t want it to, saves whatever channels i want to autojoin, and has a script to auto identify myself. I can put in other scripts to autojoin pw protected rooms. It’s colorful.” Andy Costello
mIRC:
A Windows-only client. Its main distinguishing feature is an advanced scripting language. Available for a 30-day free trial, then $20 after that. “Well, its not the prettiest of versions, but it is very slim and not cumbersome. Has a very good script feature (auto-rejoin, auto-join on invite and things like that). Its my favorite, I've tried them all.” Vanek26
KVIrc:
KVIrc lets you customize your IRC experience visually. It uses windows instead of tabs for channels and private messages. There's even a special feature you can turn on that assigns every nickname a color and background. This makes it a lot easier to recognize people faster, especially if you like color-coding. description by Zyria
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