We've set up a channel on irc.quakenet.org. Simply connect your client and join #NexusLAN.
What is IRC?IRC is a client-server based real time chat application. Think of like an in game chat - with moderators - that you can be connected to 24/7.
IRC ClientsMIRC: http://www.mirc.com/get.php?version=732 (Locks after 90 days and no registration)
Hydra-IRC: http://www.hydrairc.com/content/downloadsX-Chat: http://xchat.org/windows/Or the thousands of others..
Two commands you need to know./server irc.quakenet.org/join #nexuslanFAQWhy not Gamesurge?QuakeNet is a larger network and supports their network better than gamesurge. Frankly, gamesurge was the first choice but the inability to register a channel and one word answers from their support staff forced me to look else-where. Frankly, QuakeNet appears to be a more professionally ran IRC server.
We have forums/teamspeak/ventrillo/gtalk for communicationsIRC is different. One person can effectively address many people at one time and it can be both real-time, and delayed in that you can always scroll up or respond to a question later.
Worth mentioning: They have some great community channels. Their #LeagueOfLegends channel had 500 people in it when I checked! Their #WoW channel had 40 people, #DayZ had 90, etc. There's already a massive world-wide community that dwarfs Gamesurge. So make sure you check out the other channels too.
Can I have ops/voice/whateverPlease don't ask.
Can I idle?Please do.
Can I run a fileserver?Do not use #NexusLAN to advertise or facilitate any type of illicit activities.
Can I run a bot?As long as it's not annoying and any associated commands do not start with '.' or otherwise interfere with "Q" or "PipBoy2000", the channels bots.
Do I need to attend a NexusLAN event to join the channel?Feel free to join or invite anyone you think might fit the channel. We're not limited to attendees only.
General rules:Feel free to chat about LANs, gaming, hardware, or general life.
Use common sense.
If you use any kind of IRC scripts, please keep them reasonable. IE: Spamming a channel with an MP3 script can get annoying pretty quickly.
Use common sense.
Don't take things personally. It's easy to take things out of context.
And use common sense.