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==Connecting to the network==
==Connecting to the network==
{{wikipedia|Internet Relay Chat}}
{{wikipedia|Internet Relay Chat}}
Joining StrategyWiki's IRC channels are fairly easy. Simply connect to the network irc://irc.abxy.org (port 6667) and [[#Using the network|join]] either ''#strategywiki'' for live support with StrategyWiki-related questions, or ''#abxy'' for gaming chat and socialization. If you do not have an IRC client, you may use [[Special:Mibbit|the web client]] (will automatically join ''#strategywiki'' for you).
Joining StrategyWiki's IRC channels are fairly easy. Simply connect to the network irc://irc.abxy.org (port 6667) and [[#Using the network|join]] ''#strategywiki'' for live support with StrategyWiki-related questions, gaming chat, and socialization. If you do not have an IRC client, you may use [[Special:Mibbit|the web client]] (will automatically join ''#strategywiki'' for you).


To connect to ABXY's IRC network via a secure connection (SSL), configure your IRC client to use port 6697.
To connect to ABXY's IRC network via a secure connection (SSL), configure your IRC client to use port 6697.


==Using the network==
==Using the network==
Once you have connected, join either ''#strategywiki'' or ''#abxy'' by typing <tt>/join #strategywiki</tt> or <tt>/join #abxy</tt>, respectively. There are many other channels that you may join as well, but those two are the main ones. As stated above, ''#strategywiki'' is for help with StrategyWiki-related things, and ''#abxy'' is for gaming chat and socialization. Once you have joined the channel, simply type something in the input box and hit your Enter or Return key to say it. Everyone currently in that channel will be able to see what you have typed.
Once you have connected, join ''#strategywiki'' by typing <tt>/join #strategywiki</tt>. Once you have joined the channel, simply type something in the input box and hit your Enter or Return key to say it. Everyone currently in that channel will be able to see what you have typed.


==Commands==
==Commands==