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StrategyWiki offers live help in the form of '''IRC'''. | StrategyWiki offers live help in the form of '''IRC'''. | ||
==Network and channel rules== | ==Network and channel rules== | ||
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# '''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." The channel topic generally explains things specific to that channel, such as what is and is not acceptable to talk about. | # '''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. | ||
==Connecting to the network== | |||
{{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]] 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). | |||
To connect to ABXY's IRC network via a secure connection (SSL), configure your IRC client to use port 6697. | |||
==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. | |||
==Commands== | ==Commands== | ||
