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 #xonotic.duel - Duel League channel
15 #xonotic.editing - Channel for mapmakers, modelers, texturers, etc.
16 #xonotic.insta - Insta channel
17 #xonotic.ninjaz - Xonotic Ninjaz (former Nexuiz Ninjaz)
18 #xonotic.pickup - Pickup channel
19 #exile.xonotic.cup - Cup channel
23 h4(. Country specific IRC channels
26 #xonotic.au - Xonotic Australia
27 #xonotic.de - Xonotic Germany
28 #xonotic.fi - Xonotic Finland
29 #xonotic.it - Xonotic Italy
30 #xonotic.ro - Xonotic Romania
31 #xonotic.ru - Xonotic Russia
32 #xonotic.se - Xonotic Sweden
33 #xonotic.uk - Xonotic United Kingdom
41 #cf.etqw - Combat Folk
42 #conquerors - Conquerors
45 #deathmatchers - Deathmatchers
46 #dietunichtguten - Die Tunichtguten
47 #eatseakittens - Eat Sea Kittens
48 #exile.xonotic - eXiLe
49 #menintux - Men in Tux
50 #mon.xonotic - Monks of Nexuiz
51 #nsb.nexuiz - NSB - The Dyslexic Loser Mob
52 #pb.xonotic - PeaceBrothers
53 #profoundvelocity - Profound Velocity
54 #ps.xonotic - Paradox Space
55 #psyx - Psychos of Xonotic
57 #smb - Super Mario Brothers
58 #smokebreak - Smoke Break
60 #unconnected.xonotic - Unconnected
66 #dtg.ctf - Die Tunichtguten server (Minsta CTF)
67 #esk.xonotic - Eat Sea Kittens server (Minsta CTF)
68 #exile.xonotic.1v1 - eXiLe servers (Minstagib + Duel)
70 #lcbx.cts - Xonotic DeFrag server
71 #mon.sa - MoN servers (Overkill + Vehicle)
72 #prophets.minsta - Prophets Minsta 1v1 server
73 #prophets.xdf - Propehts DeFrag server
74 #uc.xon - Unconnected servers
77 h3. FreeNode (chat.freenode.net:6667)
80 #xonotic - Game developer channel. Non-development subjects should be directed to the main Xonotic channel on QuakeNet
83 h3. ARCNet (irc.arcnet.vapor.com:6667)
86 #dcc.admins - DCC Admins
87 #dccdelight - DCC Delight servers
90 h3. GlobalGamers (irc.globalgamers.net:6667)
93 #xonotic - General channel
99 xonotic at conf.jabberes.org - Spanish channel
100 xonotic at conference.jabber.ru - Russian channel
104 h2. General IRC info and rules
108 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.
110 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.
111 Most modern IRC clients also allow you to connect to several networks in parallel.
115 Be conscious about security when connecting to any IRC network. Following these three rules will keep you out if trouble:
117 # Don't ever IRC as root! On Windows, don't use an administrator account.
118 # Don't just click or open any link that gets posted unless you are sure it is safe.
119 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.
120 # Especially if you want to stay around for longer on a network, get a bouncer or cloak.
122 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.
123 Some networks don't provide this service, you might want to think twice before going there without a bouncer.
124 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.
125 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.
129 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.
130 Here are the most important rules to get you started.
134 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.
136 * Don't ask to ask. Just ask.
138 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.
139 If you just ask your question someone who can help will likely speak up.
140 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.
142 * Don't be rude. Don't be demanding.
144 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.
145 It is also considered rude to highlight (typing other peoples names) someone repeatedly to get their attention.
147 * Don't repeat yourself.
149 This goes mostly for help channels, but repeating a question multiple times within minutes doesn't get you an answer any faster.
150 This is also considered rude and more likely will get you ignored.
151 People who have been away tend to read their chat history or backlog and will get back to you on their own.
152 But on a very busy channel, your text might get overlooked and you can repeat it after waiting an appropriate time.