What is IRC?

What is IRC?

IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat. IRC is a massive network of text-based chat channels (rooms) and users all across the world.
Internet Relay Chat is a live chat area of the Internet in which real-time conversations among two or more people take place via special software. Each specific IRC channel begins with a # and is dedicated to a different area of interest. IRC is considered another part of the technology of the Internet the same way FTP, Telnet and the Web are.

How to join the 9Dragons IRC channel?
A screenshotted guide is disponible here.
1. Go to http://www.gamesurge.net and register using the same name you are using on forums.
2. Check your email for a message from GameSurge that will provide your password
3. Open your favorite IRC client(Xchat, IceChat, mIRC and others) and connect to irc.gamesurge.net
4. Authenticate with GameSurge by using the following code:
/authserv AUTH

Account is the name you registered with (see step 1) and Password is what you received in the email (see step 2)
5. Join the channel #9Dragons (type /j #9Dragons)


ALL FORUM RULES APPLY

The 9Dragons channel will be monitored nearly 24/7 by moderators, Admins and VGMs

What if I have a question? What if I need help?
VGMs and Moderators will be available to respond to your questions on a regular basis.
If no one is available to help you, please post on forums or message a moderator on the forums

What if I want to report a breach of regulations or any other issue?
Please contact one of the moderators or GMs either here on the forums or in the IRC if they are available
If you are reporting an issue occurring within IRC, please provide the following information:
1. Name of the offending party
2. Time the offense occurred
3. What the offense is
4. If you can, please provide the IRC log
How do I recognise Moderators, VGMs and GMs?

Moderators, VGMs and GMs will be wearing tags next to their names:
[9D] is for moderators
[VGM] is for Volunteer Game Moderators
[GM] is for Game Masters
[CM] is for Community Manager Wink

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PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT MESSAGE ANY GMs UNDER ANY CONDITIONS. GMs ARE WORKING.
IF AN ISSUE NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT BY A GM, THE ISSUE WILL BE FORWARDED TO
HIM/HER BY A MODERATOR OR A VGM

While Connected to the IRC, Know that you are subject to the rules located here.

http://phpbb.acclaim.com/9dragons/viewforum.php?f=51

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IRC kick/ban regulations

Although all forum rules do apply on IRC, it is evident that some specific are needed. As such, below you will find specific offenses and consequences. Please read and understand them all. I have also tried to be as fair as I could

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REGULATIONS BELOW HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY HISTORIAN AND ACCLAIM PHEW:

Kick/Ban reasons:

Spamming repeatedly

* 1st Offense - Warning
* 2nd Offense- Kick
* 3rd Offense - ban for 24 hours
* 4th Offense - ban for 10 days on IRC + an official Dragon Warning
* 5th offense-permanent ban


Illegal Links (includes porn, music, warez, CD cracks/codes, or otherwise)

* 1st Offense - Warning + kick
* 2nd Offense - Ban for 24 hours + official warning
* 3rd Offense - Ban for 10 days on IRC + an official Dragon Warning
* 4th Offense - Permanent ban

Hate speech and Sexual Comments (including racism, sexism, using the words "N word", nazi, any degrading language and sexual harassment)

* 1st offense - Immediate 10-Day ban
* 2nd offense - Permanent ban

Mod/VGM/GM Impersonation

* 1st Offense - 10 Day-ban
* 2nd offense - Permanent ban