The Gladiatus.US Board Community

Q1: What is IRC?
Q2: How can i use IRC?
Q3: Where do i get a client?
Q4: How do i use these clients?
Q5: Which IRC server is the server of ogame?
Q6: How can i connect to OnlineGamesNet in mIRC?
Q7: What is a channel?
Q8: How can I join a channel in mIRC?
Q9: Where are english channels on OnlineGamesNet?
Q10: How do I register a channel?
Q11: I heard of AuthServ. But what is it? How can i use it?
Q12: Can I hide my real hostmask/IP?
Q13: Is there a help available for all commands i can use on
OnlineGamesNet / mIRC?
Q14: Cannot join a channel. It says I need to login to an authaccount.
Q15: Is there a way to connect to the IRC network without having to
install a program?

Q16:
How to
install and configurate mIRC

Q17:
How to
configurate Trillian IRC

Q18:
How to
install and configurate X-Chat

Q19:
How to
install ChaZilla (for Firefox, Mozilla and SeaMonkey users)

Q20:
How to get
and configurate vIRC


note:
we are aware that some of the screenshots say "#ogame.org" as the channel,
all you need to is change that for #gladiatus.us and it will work the same
and we will change the screenshots as soon as we can

Q1: What is IRC?

Quoted

Originally from
Webopedia
a chat system developed by Jarkko Oikarinen in Finland in the late 1980s.
IRC has become very popular as more people get connected to the Internet
because it enables people connected anywhere on the Internet to join in
live discussions.
Unlike older chat systems, IRC is not limited to just two
participants.

IRC is a chat protocoll and the abbreviation for Internet
Relay Chat.

Q2: How can i use IRC?

To chat via IRC you need a client. This client is able to connect to an
IRC Server.

Q3: Where do i get a client?

The most famous client for Windows is mIRC.

Other Windows clients are:

• XChat
  
• Visual IRC
  
• Trillian
  
  

Clients for Linux:

• kvIRC
  
• XChat
  

A client for MacOS is e.g. Ircle.

Q4: How do i use these clients?

For all clients except mIRC/Trillian: Please read the manual or
search for help on the website.

For mIRC we offer support. The last question of this faq is a short
illustrated guidance how to install and configurate mIRC.

Q5: Which IRC server is the server of Ikariam?

It's OnlineGamesNet.

Host: irc.onlinegamesnet.net

check out http://www.onlinegamesnet.net/servers.php for further
details on our servers and which ports you can use.


(-> Q11)

Q6: How can i connect to OnlineGamesNet in mIRC?



(-> Q15/16)

Q7: What is a channel?

A Channel is like a chatroom on IRC.

Q8: How can i join a channel in mIRC?



(-> Q15/16)

Q9: Where are english channels on OnlineGamesNet?

The official Ikariam channel for english users: #Ikariam.com
The official IRC support channel (please tell the helper that you want
english support!): #help


Q10: How do i register a channel?

The first thing is to read the
Channel
registration guidelines. If your channel doesn't fit to these rules,
the channel won't be registered.

In any case an alliance that is existing on a server is required.

The second thing is to auth yourself. (-> Q11)

And then join #help

and open a support ticket to request the channel by either typing
or


Q11: I heard of AuthServ. But what is it? How can i use
it?

We also translated the Auth Help at
www.onlinegamesnet.net.

Here is the link:
OnlineGamesNet
IRC - How do I register an AuthServ Account at OnlineGamesNet?

or checkout out our web based account registration:
OnlineGamesNet
- AuthServ Account Registration

Q12: Can I hide my real hostmask/IP?

Yes, that's supported by OnlineGamesNet. After you authed (you can't use
it without being authed) type the following:



To get automatically +x (=hidden ip) after you authed enter:



Q13: Is there a help available for all commands i can use
on OnlineGamesNet/ mIRC?

for mIRC type:

Then you will see a list of all mIRC commands.

for the OnlineGamesNet services:

mIRC / Channel
Services basic commands list

In addition check out the help for some special features only supported by
OnlineGamesNet:

and you can check here for a list and explanation of the commands:
NoradimNetwork
Services Help


Q14: Cannot join a channel. It says I need to login to an
authaccount.

This means that the channel has mode +r set and thus only allows users
that have registered to an authserv account to join. Its for security
reasons mainly, in fact to prevent botnets from joining the channel.

You will need to create yourself an authserv account. Check Q11 for how to
and follow the instructions in your email. Once everything is set up you
can login to it in the future with this command:



Q15: Is there a way to connect to the IRC network without
having to install a program?

Yes there is such a way provided that you have java sun installed. Just try
if this works for you: http://www.onlinegamesnet.net/javaChat.php

See also:
Official IRC
Applet

Important Notice: This Help will only be about how to install and
configurate mIRC. No other clients.

A short overview on the Onlinegames IRC-Server (OnlineGamesNet):

Host: irc.onlinegamesnet.net
Port: 6667
Channel: #gladiatus.us

Or when the irc protocoll for your browser is enabled (mIRC must be
installed):

Connect to OnlineGamesNet!

Let’s Get Started:

First we have to download mIRC. You can get the newest mIRC version
--> here <--.

After mIRC has downloaded succesfully, you should see that:



Just double-click on it to start the installation process.



Click on "Next >".



Now read the terms of the license agreement carefully and accept them
by clicking on "I Agree".



Then select the packages you want to install or just leave it as it is and
click "Next >".



Click on "Browse" and select the folder to which you want to install mIRC.
After that click on "Next >".



Now press on "Install" to install mIRC to your system.



Check the "Run mIRC" box and click on "Finish".

________________________________________________

Later you can start mIRC at the installation folder:



Or in the start menu (Start -> Programs -> mIRC -> mIRC).

After mIRC has launched, you will see this:



It tells you that you have 30 days to try out mIRC and then you will have
to pay. But when the 30 days are over you can still continue to use mIRC
without paying, you just have to wait a bit before the Continue field
becomes active.

In the next window you see the dialog with your connection settings. Enter
just anything for Full Name, then just some random Email Address, your
Nickname and some Alternative in case your Nickname is already chosen.



After that change to "Servers".



First you click on "Add".

Then the following window will appear and you will have to fill it out,
like it is shown on the screenshot.



When you are done, press "Add" and you will be back at the Server window.



Change to the Options window. Then you should see this:



Here you have to check the "Connect on Startup" box and remove the check
mark at "Popup Connect dialog on startup".

Then press "Perform" and a new window will open:



Select "Add" and search for the OnlineGamesNet, then select it and press
"OK".



Now put a check mark at "Enable perform on connect" and change the "All
Networks" to "OnlineGamesNet" in the drop down menu.

After that fill out the Perform Commands as you can see it on this
screenshot and adapt them for your use by adding the channels you want to
join everytime when you start mIRC.



Select "OK" and you should be back at the Options menu. Press "OK" again.



In the next step, click on the symbol that you can see on the screenshot;
you have to press it everytime when you want to connect or disconnect
to/from IRC.



Now a lot of text should appear in the white window and the "mIRC Channel
Folder" window will open.



Remove the check mark at "Pop up folder on connect".

When you see a screen like this, you succesfully configurated mIRC and
connected to the OnlineGamesNet. Congratulations!



Explanations:

At the bottom you see the input line where you can type everything you
want to say and every command.

Above the input line you can see the channel where you can see the
messages of all the people in the channel.

On the right you see a list of all the people who are in the channel.

An '@' in front of their names means that they are channel operator and
have the power to kick and ban people.
People with a '+' in front of their names have 'voice' and can talk if the
channel is moderated (normal people with no @ or + can't).

In the channel window you also see join, quit and part messages. That means:
join = somebody entered the channel
part = somebody left the channel
quit = somebody left the whole IRC or server

When you are connected i recommend to register yourself and get authed:
How to
register an AuthServ Account @ OnlineGamesNet

Quoted

(Global) Please use /AS Set Language C to set the Services language
to english after you authed with AuthServ.

This Help was originally written
byNeffe (Ex
IRC-Admin @ OgameNet) on the german board.

Translated to English by rotvicX [2/4/05]
Updated by Merlin to fit mIRC Version 6.2 [26/10/06]
^ thanks to those 2 from the ogame.org board

If you decide to use Trillian for IRC you probably have it already
installed so we won't cover that part.

First of all you need to make sure that the IRC module for Trillian is
installed. In order to check that
go to Trillian->Trillian Prereferences and change to
Plugins. Here the IRC plugin should
be activated.

Once this is done go to Identities & Connections still in the
Trillian Prereferences and create
a new connection by using the Add a new Connection button with
choosing IRC.

Now you have to enter some data which could look like this:



Instead of ogame2.ogamenet.net:8080 you could also use
irc.ogamenet.net:6667 and of course you can enter your
individual nickname instead of "Tuatha".

If you want to automatically connect on startup check the box and you are
done with setting IRC up.

To establish a connection to the irc network press Connect.

It can take a while until the connection process is done. Meanwhile you
can check your Trillian. Usually you
see icons in different colors for the different services. E.g. a yellow
round ball for AIM, a blue one for
MSN, etc. The IRC one is white.

If you cannot see these symbols go to the right corner on the bottom of
Trillian, right click and choose
attach to IRC or some other service. Now you should be able to click on
the white Symbol for IRC:



Choose Join a Channel and there enter: #ikariam.com

Press OK and you will join the flysis channel - Congrats!

For some additional information also check:
http://www.trillian.cc/forums/showthread…&threadid=18120
and of course the trillian help.

Download X-Chat from
http://www.xchat.org/windows/

You will be able to use it for 30 days, then you will have to register for
19.99 USD. Alternatively you can download one of the following XChat
versions who might not be as stable but they are free and work:

• http://silenceisdefeat.org/~b0at/xchat/win32/
  
• http://www.silverex.org/news/
  

Let´s get started shall we?

First download and install X-Chat to a directory of your choice, usually
that is "C:\Program Files\XChat". Follow the steps and it should install
easliy enough.



Then, click on the icon on your desktop.



When you start up X-Chat, the server list will come up. Click "Add."
You then will have to name it. Lets just name it OGame for now.



Change the information next "Nick Name, your Second Choice Nick Name
and so forth just in case your desired one is already taken. Choose a user
name and input your name in the "Real Name" box. I suggest you put
only your first name.



Next, click "Edit" and you'll be shown this. You will see the server say
something along the lines of "new server/6667," Click "Edit" and change
the server name to irc.onlinegamesnet.net/6667



Click the check box next to "Use Global User Information".

Type in your desired channels to join. I suggest you type in
#ikariam.com



Leave everything else blank and click "Close." You should be back at the
"Server List".

Click on the network you named OGame, then click connect. It'll
connect for you and join whatever channel you desire.



For an article about XChat on wikipedia, check
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xchat

origionally written by SgtSlappy and Merlin from ogame.org

Copy and past this URL into your Mozilla Browser:
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/16/

An official Mozilla website will open, search for this link:
Install Now



Wait for the timer to change to Install Now and press it.

Then ChatZilla will be installed. After it is done, just close all your
Firefox windows and open a new one.

You will now be able to start ChatZilla by selecting Extras -> ChatZilla.

Once it is started go to ChatZilla -> Prereferences -> Add
Select the type Network and enter: irc.onlinegamesnet.net

Select irc.onlinegamesnet.net on the left side and fill in the
identification data.

For Description just put whatever you want, I would put Wizard
for myself, then your prefered nickname and the nickname you
would like to have when you set yourself /away. For username
you can put in your nickname again.

If you want to log what is said in the channels, enable Log this
view and specify the Log File name.

Then click this link to connect to the onlinegamesnet:
irc://irc.ogamenet.net

Now you will have to auth in order to be able to join the
#gladiatus.us channel. Check Q11/Q14 for more information.

Once you are authed you will receive this message:

Quoted

from(AuthServ) I recognize
you.

Now you can join #gladiatus.us

If you want to change your nickname, you can type:



more to come later

Download vIRC 2.0 from http://www.visualirc.net/download.php to
your
computer and install it to a directory of your choice which would usually
be "C:\Program Files\vIRC".

Now download the newest update to your computer. You will need a program
such as http://www.winzip.com or
http://www.rarlab.com/ in order to open
the downloaded archive.

Make sure vIRC is not running and extract all files from the archive you
just downloaded to where you installed vIRC, usually C:\Program Files\vIRC
Just overwrite the existing files.

Now you are ready to start vIRC. USually a shortcut should be on your
Dektop. vIRC has a Setup Wizard that can guide you through the setup.
This tutorial however describes the whole setup so if you wish to follow
the tutorial choose "I've used IRC before. Show me everything!".

You can now fill out the required settings. I'd recommend to delete the
default nicks vircuser and virc2user and to add your own nick.

As ident you can put your nickname as well
but any letters will do there.

Real name you can fill in whatever you want,
you can be lazy and just put
your nick again.

Default Server should be irc.ogamenet.net:6667

Once done it should look somewhat like this:



Press OK to come to the vIRC main window.

Now go ahead and press Start. A Server or
also called Status window will open.

Here press this button to connect to the server:



Once connected you can join the #gladiatus.us channel by typing:

/join #gladiatus.us



Congrats, you did it, welcome to our IRC Channel!

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