1 h1. Internet Relay Chat and Instant Messaging channels
7 For a short introduction to IRC, [[IRC#General-IRC-info-and-rules|skip to the bottom of this page]].
9 h3. Quakenet (irc.quakenet.org:6667)
12 #xonotic - General purpose channel
13 #xonotic.admins - Channel for server admins
14 #onotic.cup - Cup channel
15 #xonotic.duel - Duel League channel
16 #xonotic.editing - Channel for mapmakers, modelers, texturers, etc.
17 #xonotic.insta - Insta channel
18 #xonotic.ninjaz - Xonotic Ninjaz (former Nexuiz Ninjaz)
19 #xonotic.pickup - Pickup channel
20 #xonotic.translate - Channel to discuss translation issues
24 h4(. Country specific IRC channels
27 #xonotic.au - Xonotic Australia
28 #xonotic.de - Xonotic Germany
29 #xonotic.fi - Xonotic Finland
30 #xonotic.it - Xonotic Italy
31 #xonotic.ro - Xonotic Romania
32 #xonotic.ru - Xonotic Russia
33 #xonotic.se - Xonotic Sweden
34 #xonotic.uk - Xonotic United Kingdom
42 #cf.etqw - Combat Folk
43 #conquerors - Conquerors
46 #deathmatchers - Deathmatchers
47 #dietunichtguten - Die Tunichtguten
48 #eatseakittens - Eat Sea Kittens
49 #evil.ant.colony - Evil Ant Colony
50 #exile.xonotic - eXiLe
52 #menintux - Men in Tux
53 #mon.xonotic - Monks of Nexuiz
54 #nsb.nexuiz - NSB - The Dyslexic Loser Mob
56 #pb.xonotic - PeaceBrothers
57 #profoundvelocity - Profound Velocity
58 #ps.xonotic - Paradox Space
59 #psyx - Psychos of Xonotic
61 #smb - Super Mario Brothers
62 #smokebreak - Smoke Break
63 #unconnected.xonotic - unconnected
69 #dtg.ctf - Die Tunichtguten server (Minsta CTF)
70 #esk.xonotic - Eat Sea Kittens server (Minsta CTF)
71 #exile.xonotic.1v1 - eXiLe servers (Minstagib + Duel)
73 #lcbx.cts - Xonotic DeFrag server
74 #mon.sa - MoN servers (Overkill + Vehicle)
75 #Prophets.Duel - Prophets Minsta 1v1 server
76 #Prophets.XDF - Propehts DeFrag server
77 #uc.xon - Unconnected servers
80 h3. FreeNode (chat.freenode.net:6667)
83 #xonotic - Game developer channel. Non-development subjects should be directed to the main Xonotic channel on QuakeNet
86 h3. ARCNet (irc.arcnet.vapor.com:6667)
89 #dcc.admins - DCC Admins
90 #dccdelight - DCC Delight servers
93 h3. GlobalGamers (irc.globalgamers.net:6667)
96 #xonotic - General channel
102 xonotic at conf.jabberes.org - Spanish channel
103 xonotic at conference.jabber.ru - Russian channel
104 xonotic at conference.jabber.org - English channel
107 h2. General IRC info and rules
111 Internet Relay Chat is one of the oldest methods for instant communication on the Internet. Interconnected Servers form a Network to which you can log on with an IRC client and provides channels (similar to conference calls or chats) where you can communicate with all others on the same channel in realtime and it's possible to join and be present on multiple channels in parallel.
113 Channels are synchronized across all servers of the same network, but not across Networks. Channels with the same name on different Networks are completely independent.
114 Most modern IRC clients also allow you to connect to several networks in parallel.
118 Be conscious about security when connecting to any IRC network. Following these three rules will keep you out if trouble:
120 # Don't ever IRC as root! On Windows, don't use an administrator account.
121 # Don't just click or open any link that gets posted unless you are sure it is safe.
122 Don't type commands into your client or chatwindow that others tell you to. Verify it's safe to do so or evil things might happen.
123 # Especially if you want to stay around for longer on a network, get a bouncer or cloak.
125 How to get a cloak depends on the network you are on. This normally means registering your nick on the network and setting some usermodes, then will prevent others from seeing your real IP address so you are less likely to get attacked for whatever reasons. Find your networks help channel and ask there if you can't figure it otherwise.
126 Some networks don't provide this service, you might want to think twice before going there without a bouncer.
127 You can also connect through Tor or a different anonymity service to hide your real whereabouts. But you might be blocked from some channels because these services are often used by spammers and other strange individuals.
128 If you are paranoid your connection might get tapped or rerouted, most serious networks also provide SSL connections on port 7000 so you can be sure to have some privacy from your ISP. Also a good idea if you surf on WLANs or open networks.
132 IRC has it's own strange set of rules and etiquette. Newcomers without that knowledge often find it troublesome and frustrating until they get the hang of things.
133 Here are the most important rules to get you started.
137 People are often connected 24/7 and simply seeing them in a channel does not imply they are actually in front of their computer or watching the chat window all the time. Depending on channel and timezones of others, it might be hours until you get a reply.
139 * Don't ask to ask. Just ask.
141 Noone likes to answer meta questions. Or nobody might be there to answer it. Waiting for it will just take you longer to get your real question answered.
142 If you just ask your question someone who can help will likely speak up.
143 Also don't direct a generic question at someone if you don't really mean to. Others who might know an answer and could help you are likely to ignore you then.
145 * Don't be rude. Don't be demanding.
147 Especially on help channels where people help you out on their free time, this will likely get you ignored very fast or even kicked from the channel.
148 It is also considered rude to highlight (typing other peoples names) someone repeatedly to get their attention.
150 * Don't repeat yourself.
152 This goes mostly for help channels, but repeating a question multiple times within minutes doesn't get you an answer any faster.
153 This is also considered rude and more likely will get you ignored.
154 People who have been away tend to read their chat history or backlog and will get back to you on their own.
155 But on a very busy channel, your text might get overlooked and you can repeat it after waiting an appropriate time.