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{{Header Nav|game=StrategyWiki:Guide}} | {{Header Nav|game=StrategyWiki:Guide}} | ||
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StrategyWiki offers live help in the form of '''IRC'''. | <s>StrategyWiki offers live editing help in the form of '''IRC'''.</s> IRC has been shut down due to lack of interest. | ||
==Network and channel rules== | ==Network and channel rules== | ||
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# '''Don't talk in colour unless you absolutely need to.''' Because everyone can set up their IRC client different ways, certain colours may be practically invisible for them. | # '''Don't talk in colour unless you absolutely need to.''' Because everyone can set up their IRC client different ways, certain colours may be practically invisible for them. | ||
# '''Don't impersonate others.''' Pick a nickname that corresponds to your account on the wiki. | # '''Don't impersonate others.''' Pick a nickname that corresponds to your account on the wiki. | ||
# '''Don't advertise other channels.''' Saying something like "Everyone, join #blah" is considered advertising | # '''Don't advertise other channels.''' Saying something like "Everyone, join #blah" is considered advertising. Redirecting a user to a channel about the specific topic they wish to talk about is not. | ||
# '''Avoid shorthand.''' It takes at most 5 seconds more to fully type out a word instead of using shorthand. Shorthand is ugly and hard to read, and makes you look like an immature 12-year-old. As such, try to avoid it whenever possible. | # '''Avoid shorthand.''' It takes at most 5 seconds more to fully type out a word instead of using shorthand. Shorthand is ugly and hard to read, and makes you look like an immature 12-year-old. As such, try to avoid it whenever possible. | ||
# '''Read the channel topic.''' The channel topic is displayed for you the moment you enter a channel, but you may view it at any time by typing "/topic. | # '''Read the channel topic.''' The channel topic is displayed for you the moment you enter a channel, but you may view it at any time by typing "/topic". The channel topic generally explains things specific to that channel, such as what is and is not acceptable to talk about. | ||
# '''Do not private message people without their consent.''' It is not only annoying, but can get you banned from the entire ABXY network if it becomes an issue. | |||
==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 and [[#Using the network|join]] | 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:WebChat|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 | 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== | ||
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|<tt>/whois <nick></tt>||Displays information about a given nickname. | |<tt>/whois <nick></tt>||Displays information about a given nickname. | ||
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|<tt>/ping <nick></tt>||Pings target user. | |||
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|<tt>/quit [message]</tt>||Makes you leave the entire network. The optional message is what is displayed to others when you use the command. | |<tt>/quit [message]</tt>||Makes you leave the entire network. The optional message is what is displayed to others when you use the command. | ||
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A list of every command that may be used is found [http://dev.anope.org/docgen/en_us/ here]. | A list of every command that may be used is found [http://dev.anope.org/docgen/en_us/ here]. | ||
== | ==#strategywiki-rc== | ||
''#strategywiki-rc'' is a new channel for people who would like to see the updated changes on the wiki. To join this channel, type <tt>/join #strategywiki-rc</tt>. | |||
{{Footer Nav|game=StrategyWiki:Guide|prevpage=Interwiki map|nextpage=Other ways to contribute}} | {{Footer Nav|game=StrategyWiki:Guide|prevpage=Interwiki map|nextpage=Other ways to contribute}} | ||