This is hopefully a complete guide on IRC for users based on Roty's FAQ system.



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1. [to=IRC]What is IRC?[/to]
   
2. [to=Client]Where can I get an IRC client?[/to]
   
3. [to=server]What IRC network does Ogame use?[/to]
   
4. [to=rules]Are there any rules I need to be aware of?[/to]
   
5. [to=connect]How can i connect to OnlineGamesNet in mIRC?[/to]
   
6. [to=channel]What is a channel?[/to]
   
7. [to=chanhow]How do I join a channel in mIRC?[/to]
   
8. [to=chanenglish]What are the Ogame.org channels?[/to]
   
9. [to=authserv]What is Authserv, and how can I get an account?[/to]
   
10. [to=chanreg]How do I register a channel?[/to]
    
11. [to=IP]Can I hide my real hostmask/IP?[/to]
    
12. [to=cmds]Is there a help for all available commands in IRC?[/to]
    
13. [to=rmode] I can't join a channel, it says I need an authserv account?[/to]
    
14. [to=noclient]Is there a way to connect to the IRC network without having to install a program?[/to]
    
15. [to=Gline]It says I'm G-Lined, what now?[/to]
    
16. [to=modes]What channel and usermodes are there?[/to]
    
17. [to=basics]What basic commands should I be aware of?[/to]
    
18. [to=opbasics]What basic Chanserv Operator commands should I be aware of?[/to]
    

Client Installation/Configuration:[name=clientconfig][/name]

• mIRC
  
• Trillian
  
• ChatZilla

Q1: What is IRC?[name=IRC][/name]
IRC is a chat protocol and the abbreviation for Internet Relay Chat.

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.

All you need is a Client to connect to the IRC network you wish to chat on.


Q2: Where can I get a client?[name=Client][/name]
The most famous client for Windows is mIRC.

Other Windows clients are:

• XChat
  
• Visual IRC
  
• Trillian

Clients for Linux:

• kvIRC
  
• XChat

Clients for Mac:

• Ircle
  
• Colloquy

Web Based Clients:

• OnlineGamesNet Official Java IRC-Applet
  
• Mibbit Online Chat - select OnlineGamesNet [webirc] from the drop down, type #Ogame.org into the channel box and click go

For some guides on installing the clients see: [to=clientconfig]Client Installation/Configuration[/to]


Q3: What IRC network does Ogame use?[name=server][/name]
We use OnlineGamesNet.
Host: irc.OnlineGamesNet.net
check out onlinegamesnet.net/servers.php for further details on our servers and which ports you can use.

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Q4: Are there any rules I need to be aware of?[name=rules][/name]
Yes, the Official Network Rules can be found here: onlinegamesnet.net/networkRules.php?language=en
Please note that all the OGame.org services may be related to an identity in case of severe rules breaching. In simpler words, under certain cirumstances your game and board accounts might be banned due to your actions in IRC.
Specific Ogame.org Channel Rules


Q5: How can i connect to OnlineGamesNet in mIRC?[name=connect][/name]

Or to connect straight to your [to=authserv]authserv account:[/to]


Q6: What is a channel?[name=channel][/name]
A Channel is like a chatroom, it's where people communicate on IRC. On the OnlineGamesNet network there's around 7700 channels in use. By typing in your IRC window

you can see all the pubicly visible channels.

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Q7: How do I join a channel in mIRC?[name=chanhow][/name]



Q8: What are the Ogame.org channels?[name=chanenglish][/name]
The channel names are direct links to join the channel (mIRC or another IRC client must be installed).
#ogame.org - Main channel
#ogame.org-support - Support Channel
#help - IRC Support Channel
#ogame.org-gnn - Galactic News Network Channel


Q9: What is Authserv, and how can I get an account?[name=authserv][/name]
AuthServ is used to connect your channel access with an AuthServ-account. After you auth AuthServ will recognize you and grant you the channel access you need in your channel (e.g to administrate your ChanServ).
Please note, that AuthServ is similar to NickServ but is not NickServ itself. So you can't protect or recover your nick via a forced kill if you register it with AuthServ. Anyways, you can use whatever nick you want while being logged in and still get the privileges matching your access inside a channel.
To register an account go here: Online Account registration
After submitting this form you will be sent an email with your login information.
Once registered you can login to your account by using the folllowing command in IRC:


If you try to login with a different IP address to what you last used then you'll need to request a new authcookie (this is for security purposes). This can be achieved by typing the following command:

This will send you an email containing a new authcookie, to activate this cookie type:


For more Help with authserv go to: wiki.onlinegamesnet.net/index.php/

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Q10: How do i register a channel?[name=chanreg][/name]

1. Read the Channel registration guidelines. If your channel doesn't fit to these rules, the channel won't be registered.
   
2. You need to get an [to=authserv]authserv account[/to]
   
3. Join the channel of your choice
   

   Source Code

   1. /join #channelname
   
   If there's someone in the channel called ChanServ then it's already been registered to somebody else, so pick a different name.
   
4. Finally, join #help
   

   Source Code

   1. /join #help
   
   One in the #help channel type:
   

   Source Code

   1. /support channel registration
   
   When a supporter is available you'll be invited into the support channel and asked for some information about the channel purpose. If it's an alliance channel (as it is in most cases), then you should have the okay by the alliance founder (or be the alliance founder) to register the channel.

Once you have your channel check out this wiki page: First steps with your chan


Q11: Can I hide my real hostmask/IP?[name=IP][/name]
Yes, that's supported by OnlineGamesNet. After you authed (you can't use it without being authed though) type the following:

eg. /nick Kebab +x
To get this automatically upon logging into your auth account:


Q12: Is there a help available for all available commands in IRC?[name=cmds][/name]

• for mIRC specific commands type:
  

  Source Code

  1. /help
  
  
• for OGN services:
  Authserv:
  

  Source Code

  1. /as help
  
  Chanserv:
  

  Source Code

  1. /cs help
  
  Gameserv:
  

  Source Code

  1. /gs help

See also the OGN IRC wikipedia website: wiki.onlinegamesnet.net/index.php/Commands
And this thread: mIRC / Channel Services basic commands list

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Q13: I can't join a channel, it says I need an authserv account?[name=rmode][/name]
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 and login to an auth account in order to join the channel. See [to=authserv]authserv account[/to]


Q14: Is there a way to connect to the IRC network without having to install a program?[name=noclient][/name]
Yes, there are two options:

• Java Chat applet
  OnlineGamesNet Official IRC Applet
  
• Mibbit Webchat
  Mibbit Online Chat
  select OnlineGamesNet [webirc] from the drop down, type #Ogame.org into the channel box and click go

Q15: It says I'm G-lined, what now?[name=G-line][/name]
A G-line is a temporary ban for the whole network; you will not be able to connect to the OnlineGamesNet at all for the duration of this ban.

You can see if there's any G-lines on your IP address and for what reason using the G-line check here: onlinegamesnet.net/checkGline.php
DO NOT evade a G-line to talk with an IRCop in the IRC. This is called G-line evading and is strictly prohibited and will be punished harder than a G-line.
If you feel the G-line isn't correct then use the contact IRCop field to enquire about the ban.

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Q16: What channel and usermodes are there?[name=modes][/name]
On OnlineGamesNet the following are supported:

• Channel Modes:
  n, t, p, s, m, M, l, k, i, C, c, D, d, o, v, b, Z
  
  [spoiler=Channel Modes Explained]Mode: +n
  This mode ensures that you can only write messages to a channel when you are inside the channel.
  Mode: +t
  This mode determines that you can only change the topic, when you're chanop (+o ).
  Mode: +p/+s
  These modes define, that you can't see the channel in a /whois - unless you're inside this channel as well. The difference between p and s is, that you can find a "p"-channel with /list but not an "s"-channel. Only one of these modes can be set to a channel at the same time.
  Mode: +m
  This mode arranges that you can only write messages inside the channel, when you're voiced (+v) or opped (+o).
  Mode: +M
  With +M set, you prevent the usage of messages sent to multiple channels (both, using "msg #chan1,#chan2,..." and also sending the same message to multiple channels via scripts) in your channel.
  Mode: +l <limit>
  This mode sets the maximum number of users, who may enter the channel at the same time. An invite (e.g. from ChanServ) overrides this limit.
  Mode: +k <password>
  This mode sets a password for the channel. All users who want to join the channel have to use /join #channel <password>. An invitation (e.g. from ChanServ or an opped user inside the chan) bypasses the password.
  Mode: +i
  This mode determines, that you can only join a channel, when you've been invited. Only chanops can invite users. Of course ChanServ can invite, too (Look at INVITEME).
  Mode: +C
  This mode sets that no one can send CTCP-actions to the cannel. NO ONE!
  Mode: +c
  This mode sets that no one can use the mIRC-Colortags anymore. NO ONE!
  Mode: +r
  This mode sets that you can only join a channel, if you are authed with AuthServ. An invite (e.g. from ChanServ) overrides this mode.
  Mode: +D
  This mode sets that joins and parts will be shown, only if the user says something or will be voiced/oped. Helpful in big channels. It is used for classes.
  Mode: +d
  This mode will be set by the server, if you remove mode +D and there are still users in the channel, whose join wasn't shown. Ops can't disable this mode. It will be disabled automatically if no „invisible“ users are in the channel anymore.
  Mode: +o <nick>
  This mode gives an user op. From now on he has an @ on his nick and operatorrights in the channel (kicking, modes, etc.).
  Mode: +v <nick>
  This mode gives an user voice. From now on he has a + on his nick and can also send messages in the channel, if the channel is moderated (+m) or when he is banned (+b).
  Mode: +b <banmask>
  This mode bans a specified mask from a channel. All users, who apply to this mask can't join or speak anymore. Only if they are voiced or opped. The banmasks look like this: nick!user@host and they can contain wildcards. An invite (e.g. from ChanServ) overrides this ban.
  Mode: +z
  This mode is only settable by ChanServ. It reassures that noone will be opped/voiced while ChanServ is absend (e.g. after an update or during a NetSplit). So channel-overtakes or netrides will be avoided.[/spoiler]
  
  
• usermodes:
  i, d, x
  [spoiler=Usermodes Explained]Mode: +i
  This mode makes you „invisible“. The purpose of this mode is, that you are not visible on /names or /who lists for normal users, if you are not in one of the channels they are staying at as well.
  Mode: +d
  This mode does make you 'deaf'. You won't see any messages written in all of your channels. This means NO MESSAGES at all! Normally, this one is only useful for bots, not using a channel-trigger and being commanded by /msg BOT COMMAND. You may be contacted via queries though.
  Mode: +x
  This mode hides your real host. Instead of test@provider.com you will get test@Account.user.OGameNet. This mode is only effective if you're authed. You CAN'T disable this mode again.[/spoiler]
  

Q17: What basic commands should I be aware of?[name=basics][/name]
More help on OGN's commands can be found here: wiki.onlinegamesnet.net/index.php/Commands
to join a channel of your choice

eg. /join #Ogame.org -- to join the Ogame.org channel

Changes your name

eg. /nick Ginger -- Changes my name to Ginger

to do an action message

eg. /me humples Grady -- * Kebab humples Grady

to leave the channel your currently in


to disconnect from IRC with an optional quit message


to change any of the [to=modes]usermodes[/to] on your account


to send a secret message to one person in the channel

eg. /notice RedAlert Nice hit m8 -- -> -RedAlert- Nice hit m8

to see information about another user

eg. /whois Kebab

to chat to someone in a private tab

eg. /query Cupcake Got a second?
Opens a new tab where just me and Cupcake can talk

to display the channel's userlist

to op/deop or voice/devoice yourself

to op/deop or voice/devoice yourself on all channels

to have chanserv display a greet message upon joining a channel

to have chanserv invite you into an invite only channel


Q18: What basic Chanserv Operator commands should I be aware of?[name=opbasics][/name]
to change the channel topic

to give a user access

to remove a user's access

to change a user's access

to suspend a user's access

to unsuspend a user's access

to resync the channel userlist

to change [to=modes]channel modes[/to]

kicks the person out of the channel

kicks and bans the person for a specified time

eg. !tb Zombie 1h Go take a shower -- Would kick and ban Zombie for 1 hour

time is in the format:

• s - seconds
  
• m - minutes
  
• h - hours
  
• w - weeks
  
• M - months
  
• y - years

to undo the ban before the time elapses type:

eg. !delban Zombie

Kicks and bans the person until you unban them

to remove the ban type:



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Written by: Kebab
Credits to Happy, Julian & rotvicX
Translated to BBCode by kwinse
Last edited by Kebab - 21/10/2010