IRC: Its like multiplayer Notepad!

[Lucky]

Seems mildly interesting actually... I'll look into it...

EDIT: I think I'm on, is anyone actually on at this time?

[NEO|Phyte]

EDIT: I think I'm on, is anyone actually on at this time?

I was away at the time, but I'm there now, not sure about the others.

[Gralamin]

right now theres 8 people on.

[Saithis Bladewing]

I'd like to mention that if you have Trillian, it comes with a built-in IRC. Just a little FYI. <_<

[NEO|Phyte]

((I've consolidated my multiposts))
@^ added to the first post, which just recieved an overhaul.

The channel is starting to slowly die out again, which has prompted this post, as well as the inclusion of a Diceroller bot, which would make running games through IRC much easier. Just need to find some DMs that are willing to use it.


Mortarion has created a Web-based IRC client that can be used to give IRC a "test drive" before you decide to try a regular client. All you have to do is set yourself a username and it connects you. Note that only 4 people can be using this client at any one time, as it uses a static hostmask, and Gamesurge doesn't allow more than 4 concurrent connections from a single hostmask


As you are all most likely aware of by now, the webserver that GiantITP is hosted on is under quite a lot of stress. In an effort to help reduce the strain (and get more activity in the channel), I am once again bumping this thread for great justice.

Talk to people! Meet semi famous forum recluses like that Adghar guy that used to make avatars or some such! Maybe we'll even get around to setting up and playing some D&D games through IRC! All for free!*

*Internet access not included, consult your doctor before use.

[The Demented One]

Okay, I tried connecting with Trillian, but it got mad at me and crashed. Can anyone halp?

[ExHunterEmerald]

I'd recommend PIRCH for a quick setup.

[Democratus]

Ah, IRC. Cutting edge 1999 technology. ::)

How about you just set up a Teamspeak server? It will save everyone even the trouble of typing - and you'd get to put a voice to all the many oots posters that visit.

[Samiam303]

But very few people would go to the trouble of JOINING it. IRC is EASY. :P

[Poison_Fish]

And without the need for a mic. Not that I have a problem with my mic.

Though, vent tends to be a little more useful for us mac users, as long as your running the speex codec.

Ah, IRC, so much fun.

[storybookknight]

I have joined! I dance and sing!

[Iroll20s]

As have I... and it does demonstrate what timezones people are in... e.g im awake when everyone else is asleep...
Hence:
<Bananaphone> *Insert tumbleweed and crickets here*

[Hydrogelic]

Ill boot it up now VIA the miracle of trillian :p

Can a fellow or fellowette trilllian user tell me what to plug into the feilds ?

[Bryn]

Those who frequent the IRC will know I turn up now and then to lauching discussions on various topics, such as random defenestration (including that of mullions), my death, True Resurrect and the cost thereof, and even the 4th dimension and what letter would be appropriate to identify its axis.
It has revealed I have a remarkable ability to kill conversations.

Now, for a scientific experiment, I am going to release some concentrated Z-Axis into irc, and see how long it takes for all the conversation to die. This will happen immediately after I finish this post.

Anyway, irc, what fun!

[Hydrogelic]

Damn , non-intuitive messaging client .>.<

[Pelziges_Ohr]

Teamspeak would be fun.
Sadly there is no point in talking without a microphone.
I could plug in my guitar and yell at it. My voice would be a bit metal like, but it'd work ;)

[NEO|Phyte]

<Felinoid> Would you ask Haley to give back gold?
<thanatosmex> whos haley?
<Felinoid> -_-
<Felinoid> Right. You don't know OotS.
<thanatosmex> oots???/
<bugfix> How'd you end up here if you don't read giantitp.com?
<SingingDancingMoose> magic.
<thanatosmex> i looked for an irc chat on google but didnt enter the page until earlier today
<thanatosmex> its my second day with misc
<thanatosmex> mirc
<PelzigesOhr> Wow
<bugfix> But... how did you find this channel? There are thousands...
<PelzigesOhr> He followed the call of Banjhuluh
<thanatosmex> i searched for chats on google
<thanatosmex> on there i went to the pages i could understand without reading all of it
<thanatosmex> on this one there where pictures on the page
<thanatosmex> so it was easier
<NEO|Phyte> so you joined a random IRC channel because you could understand the instructions?
<thanatosmex> so whats oots?
<NEO|Phyte> that is totally random
<thanatosmex> yes
<NEO|Phyte> Webcomic
<SingingDancingMoose> I don't know, I think his explanation is pretty sensible
<thanatosmex> ohhh
<NEO|Phyte> http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0001.html
<thanatosmex> whats that?
<PelzigesOhr> You should post this on the forum
<thanatosmex> ok wait
<bugfix> A comic. On the web. :)
<thanatosmex> ohhhh


This thread managed to bring in a completely random person from the internet into the channel. Its that win.

[Samiam303]

That's the funniest thing I've seen in a long time.

On a totally unrelated note, anyone else think that this thread should be stickied?

[Ego Slayer]

I think it'd be nice if we had a list of people who have been in the chat and what their gitp names are.. cause I don't know half of who is in there..

That is freakin' awesome. You win all, Neo. ;D

[Lucid_Archon]

I agree with ego slayer. I'd also like to note that all the cool kids are on this channel. Also, trying it once totally won't get you addicted.

[Archonic Energy]

ME = Archonic_Energy

could you guess?

[Iroll20s]

I'll give you a hint

Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring _____________

[McDeath]

I change names a lot on IRC. It will generally be in German. After all, everything sounds better in German.

;)

[Lucky]

I went on today for my first time since August, yeah... I knew Neo, and that's about it.

I'm Lucky_The_Leprechaun... Who would of guessed? :P

[Renegade Paladin]

Yeah, I'm in there right now, name the same as here. Emerald and FelGaming (whoever they are) are the only others in there now; anyone care to join us?

Edit: Oh come on, Traven. You give up too quickly. ;D

[Gralamin]

good 17 people currently

If you can't figure out who I am well, maybe your not meant for this site.

[NEO|Phyte]

Hrmm, it would appear that the new board software doesnt let you change the title of a topic.

[Vaniel]

Make a new topic then, and link to this one.

Just top give you guys incentive to join, last time I checked, we somehow ended up having a huge discussion about lives, souls, the internet, stretched anuses, games, IQs...

Well...

Forget about what I said :P

[The Evil Thing]

Trillian is being a bit fiddly. Could someone tell me the "Server Alias" is? I've tried everything my concentration will permit me, any ideas?

[Margerine A Low Fat Cannibal]

I'm on.
"TGS`Drakai"