IRC-#VGAPLANETS-FAQ

From: oddjob10@lycos.com (nycop)

Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2003 00:37:09 +0000

VGA Planets Internet Relay Chat(IRC) Channel

I have noted that there are the normal bunch of regulars in the
   #vgaplanets channel, however, very few others show up.  As such, I
   have decided to resurrect the old #vgaplanets IRC FAQ, update when
   I get new info and hopefully remember to post it regularly.  Now on
   with the blantant ad plug.

The IRC channel is open 24hrs 7days a week..its THE place to
   meet your allies/teammates/fellow game players and game hosts. It
   has been a hangout for over 7 years with people from all over the
   world logging in at at their respective times. There is always a
   major game just for the regular channel members and usually always
   a game in development.  If the channel is quiet, and people are
   sleeping or playing TRNs just hang around, it gets very lively.

Currently, mIRC seems to be the most used windows IRC client
   program.  This is the first client listed, however, once I get
   information on the other clients I will add them to this list.
   Also, included are quick instructions, for those who may already be
   used to IRC and simply need the channel and network info and then
   a larger set of instructions for those who aren't familiar with IRC
   to use.

mIRC - Quick Instructions

Start mIRC
      Click on the Options Icon
      Select Connect
      In the IRC Servers list select EFnet
      Choose one of the servers
        (EFnet: EU, NO, Homelien is usually a good option if you are
         having trouble connecting to any other ones nearer to you.)
      Click on Connect to IRC Server
      Once connected click on the channel folders Icon
      Click on Add to bring up the Add channel box
      Enter #vgaplanets in Channel
      Password should be blank
      Description is not necessary, but I use VGA Planets
      Click on the Network and select EFnet
      If you select Auto-join channel on connect each time you connect
      to EFnet mIRC will automatically open a window for the
      #vgaplanets channel.

mIRC - Full Instructions

You will need to download, install, and configure mIRC.

To install mIRC you must first download it.  mIRC's download
   page is <a href="http://www.mirc.com/get.html">
   http://www.mirc.com/get.html </a>

If you have not downloaded software before or just want to make
   sure that you do this correct, click on the How To Install link on
   the mIRC site. <a href="http://www.mirc.com/install.html">
   http://www.mirc.com/install.html </a>  This page shows step by step
   instructions for downloading, installing, and using mIRC.

You can continue to use those instructions once you have it
   downloaded to install mIRC, or follow the instructions below.

mIRC comes as a self-extracting EXE.  To install mIRC run the
   program, and follow the instructions in the dialog boxes that
   appear.

Once mIRC has been installed, start it and select options.  Once
   the menu comes up you can enter some information about yourself.  I
   should note due to occasional spamming, most users don't their real
   name or email address, and some even use the space to show their
   web pages.  I personally use "Hi There", and "Yes" for full name
   and email address.  Select a nick and an alternate nick.  After
   than you can follow the Quick Instructions to set up the channels
   list and server information.

It should be noted that sometimes the nick you choose will
   be in use.  If you join and can't use the nick you chose the screen
   will tell you that the nick is in use, at which time you you will
   see "/nick ".  Simply enter a new nick at that point.  This will
   continue till a valid unused nick is selected.

JAVA - IRC

Shadow has also made a java applet on his site to access the
   channel.  To use this you can simply go to http://www.echocluster.com
   and click on the "chat" link.

Here a list of updated EFnet servers
   <a href="http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/networks/efnet.txt">
   http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/networks/efnet.txt </a>

If you seem to have a lot of trouble connecting to many of these
   servers, you should see our help file for connection problems at:
   <a href="http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/networks/connectprob.html">
   http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/networks/connectprob.html </a>

If you can provide information for other IRC clients please email
   it to me at the_one_relic@yahoo.com so I can add it to this.