1 Internet Relay Chat and Instant Messaging channels
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7 General chat and help is in [#main:xonotic.org](https://matrix.to/#/#main:xonotic.org)
8 Developer chat is in [#dev:xonotic.org](https://matrix.to/#/#dev:xonotic.org)
13 For a short introduction to IRC, [skip to the bottom of this page](Channels#general-irc-info-and-rules).
15 ### QuakeNet (irc.quakenet.org:6667) - https://webchat.quakenet.org/
17 #xonotic - General purpose channel, bridged to discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/0uxcsw1XMkaOB936
18 #xonotic.cup - Cup channel
19 #xonotic.duel - Former channel for duel servers (PsyX, PAC)
20 #xonotic.editing - Channel for mapmakers, modelers, texturers, etc.
21 #xonotic.maps - Channel for xonotic.co
22 #xonotic.pickup - Pickup channel
23 #xonotic.translate - Channel to discuss translation issues
24 #xonotic.bar - Off-topic conversations
26 Country/Region specific IRC channels:
28 #xonotic.au - Xonotic Australia
29 #xonotic.de - Xonotic Germany
30 #xonotic.fr - Xonotic France
31 #xonotic.na - Xonotic North America
32 #xonotic.ru - Xonotic Russia
33 #xonotic.sp - Xonotic Spanish
38 #cf.etqw - Combat Folk
40 #dietunichtguten - Die Tunichtguten
41 #evil.ant.colony - Evil Ant Colony
44 #mon.xonotic - Monks of Nexuiz
45 #nsb.nexuiz - NSB - The Dyslexic Loser Mob
47 #pb.xonotic - PeaceBrothers
48 #psyx - Psychos of Xonotic
50 #smb - Super Mario Brothers
51 #smokebreak - Smoke Break
52 #theregulars - The Regulars
53 #uc.xonotic - unconnected
59 #clanexe - .exe servers
60 #dtg.ctf - Die Tunichtguten server (Insta CTF)
61 #eac.xonotic - Evil Ant Colony servers
62 #element.ctf - LMNT servers
63 #eris.xonotic - Eris votable - the best motherfucking xon server
64 #jeff-xonotic - Jeff servers
65 #mon.sa - LX' Overkill (formerly MoN servers (Overkill + Vehicle))
66 #pac.xon - WTWRP, FPS, pacman non-Duel servers
67 #Prophets.DM - Prophets DM server
68 #Prophets.Duel - Prophets Insta 1v1 server
69 #Prophets.XDF - Prophets DeFrag server
70 #psyx.servers - PsyX servers
71 #regulars.servers - More The Regulars servers
72 #smb.1v1 - HUB Duel servers
73 #theregulars - The Regulars InstaGib server
74 #wtwrp.ok - WTWRP Overkill
75 #xdf - Xonotic DeFrag server
76 #xonorun - Gnom servers
77 #xonotic.smb - SMB servers
79 ### ARCNet (irc.arcnet.vapor.com:6667)
81 #dcc.admins - DCC Admins
82 #dccdelight - DCC Delight servers
84 ### GlobalGamers (irc.globalgamers.net:6667)
86 #xonotic - General channel
91 xonotic at conf.jabberes.org - Spanish channel
92 xonotic at conference.jabber.ru - Russian channel
93 xonotic at conference.jabber.org - English channel
98 [invite link](https://discordapp.com/invite/0uxcsw1XMkaOB936)
100 Some channels are bridged to QuakeNet IRC:
102 | Discord | QuakeNet IRC |
104 | #general | #xonotic |
105 | #mapping | #xonotic.editing |
106 | #tournaments | #xonotic.cup |
107 | #xonotic_pickup | #xonotic.pickup |
108 | #stream_announcements | #xonotic.streams |
109 | #french | #xonotic.fr |
110 | #german | #xonotic.de |
111 | #russian | #xonotic.ru |
112 | #spanish | #xonotic.sp |
114 General IRC info and rules
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119 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.
121 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.
122 Most modern IRC clients also allow you to connect to several networks in parallel.
126 Be conscious about security when connecting to any IRC network. Following these three rules will keep you out if trouble:
128 1. Don’t ever IRC as root! On Windows, don’t use an administrator account.
129 2. Don’t just click or open any link that gets posted unless you are sure it is safe.
130 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.
131 3. Especially if you want to stay around for longer on a network, get a bouncer or cloak.
133 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.
134 Some networks don’t provide this service, you might want to think twice before going there without a bouncer.
135 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.
136 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.
140 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.
141 Here are the most important rules to get you started.
145 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.
147 - Don’t ask to ask. Just ask.
149 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.
150 If you just ask your question someone who can help will likely speak up.
151 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.
153 - Don’t be rude. Don’t be demanding.
155 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.
156 It is also considered rude to highlight (typing other peoples names) someone repeatedly to get their attention.
158 - Don’t repeat yourself.
160 This goes mostly for help channels, but repeating a question multiple times within minutes doesn’t get you an answer any faster.
161 This is also considered rude and more likely will get you ignored.
162 People who have been away tend to read their chat history or backlog and will get back to you on their own.
163 But on a very busy channel, your text might get overlooked and you can repeat it after waiting an appropriate time.