1 Internet Relay Chat and Instant Messaging channels
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7 For a short introduction to IRC, [skip to the bottom of this page](Channels#general-irc-info-and-rules).
9 ### FreeNode (chat.freenode.net:6667) - https://webchat.freenode.net/
11 #xonotic - Game developer channel. Non-development subjects should be directed to the main Xonotic channel on QuakeNet
13 ### QuakeNet (irc.quakenet.org:6667) - https://webchat.quakenet.org/
15 #xonotic - General purpose channel, bridged to discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/0uxcsw1XMkaOB936
16 #xonotic.cup - Cup channel
17 #xonotic.duel - Duel servers (psyx, FPS, WTWRP, pacman)
18 #xonotic.editing - Channel for mapmakers, modelers, texturers, etc.
19 #xonotic.maps - Channel for xonotic.co
20 #xonotic.pickup - Pickup channel
21 #xonotic.translate - Channel to discuss translation issues
23 Country/Region specific IRC channels:
25 #xonotic.au - Xonotic Australia
26 #xonotic.de - Xonotic Germany
27 #xonotic.fr - Xonotic France
28 #xonotic.na - Xonotic North America
29 #xonotic.ru - Xonotic Russia
34 #cf.etqw - Combat Folk
36 #dietunichtguten - Die Tunichtguten
37 #evil.ant.colony - Evil Ant Colony
40 #mon.xonotic - Monks of Nexuiz
41 #nsb.nexuiz - NSB - The Dyslexic Loser Mob
43 #pb.xonotic - PeaceBrothers
44 #psyx - Psychos of Xonotic
46 #smb - Super Mario Brothers
47 #smokebreak - Smoke Break
48 #theregulars - The Regulars
49 #uc.xonotic - unconnected
55 #clanexe - .exe servers
56 #dtg.ctf - Die Tunichtguten server (Insta CTF)
57 #eac.xonotic - Evil Ant Colony servers
58 #element.ctf - LMNT servers
59 #eris.xonotic - Eris votable - the best motherfucking xon server
60 #jeff-xonotic - Jeff servers
61 #mon.sa - LX' Overkill (formerly MoN servers (Overkill + Vehicle))
62 #pac.xon - WTWRP, FPS, pacman non-Duel servers
63 #Prophets.DM - Prophets DM server
64 #Prophets.Duel - Prophets Insta 1v1 server
65 #Prophets.XDF - Propehts DeFrag server
66 #regulars.servers - More The Regulars servers
67 #smb.1v1 - HUB Duel servers
68 #theregulars - The Regulars InstaGib server
69 #wtwrp.ok - WTWRP Overkill
70 #xdf - Xonotic DeFrag server
71 #xonorun - Gnom servers
72 #xonotic.smb - SMB servers
74 ### ARCNet (irc.arcnet.vapor.com:6667)
76 #dcc.admins - DCC Admins
77 #dccdelight - DCC Delight servers
79 ### GlobalGamers (irc.globalgamers.net:6667)
81 #xonotic - General channel
86 xonotic at conf.jabberes.org - Spanish channel
87 xonotic at conference.jabber.ru - Russian channel
88 xonotic at conference.jabber.org - English channel
93 [invite link](https://discordapp.com/invite/0uxcsw1XMkaOB936)
95 Some channels are bridged to IRC.
97 General IRC info and rules
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102 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.
104 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.
105 Most modern IRC clients also allow you to connect to several networks in parallel.
109 Be conscious about security when connecting to any IRC network. Following these three rules will keep you out if trouble:
111 1. Don’t ever IRC as root! On Windows, don’t use an administrator account.
112 2. Don’t just click or open any link that gets posted unless you are sure it is safe.
113 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.
114 3. Especially if you want to stay around for longer on a network, get a bouncer or cloak.
116 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.
117 Some networks don’t provide this service, you might want to think twice before going there without a bouncer.
118 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.
119 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.
123 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.
124 Here are the most important rules to get you started.
128 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.
130 - Don’t ask to ask. Just ask.
132 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.
133 If you just ask your question someone who can help will likely speak up.
134 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.
136 - Don’t be rude. Don’t be demanding.
138 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.
139 It is also considered rude to highlight (typing other peoples names) someone repeatedly to get their attention.
141 - Don’t repeat yourself.
143 This goes mostly for help channels, but repeating a question multiple times within minutes doesn’t get you an answer any faster.
144 This is also considered rude and more likely will get you ignored.
145 People who have been away tend to read their chat history or backlog and will get back to you on their own.
146 But on a very busy channel, your text might get overlooked and you can repeat it after waiting an appropriate time.