Alrighty then - this is where we're really going to get to know one another. This portion of our site contains the following subjects: (click on your choice)
Connecting to us - step by step instructions
If you're already using an IRC client (mIRC is the one we'll be using here) then you're that much closer to joining us... choose an appropriate server here.
Don't know what we're talking about? No problem - read on. Need help connecting to us using Pirch, then check out ^UglyKidJoe^'s Help for Beginners to Pirch98
What is an IRC Client?
An IRC client is a piece of software that allows you to connect to an IRC server, like the ones listed above, where you can chat with family and friends, send files back and forth between you and your friends or just meet new people or in this case, enjoy some fast paced trivia. These clients are usually shareware but registration costs are minimal if you do register the software.
Seeing how we'll be using mIRC to explain how you should connect to our the servers hosting our channel, please download mIRC here before proceeding. Just follow the installation instructions. Having trouble with the istallation? Get help here. Once you're set up, we're ready to start.
Open up your mIRC client. You will be presented with the following screen. If your view does not match this one, simply close all other windows until you're seeing the following screen:
Now to setup your client to enable you to connect to the server. Click on File (top left hand) - then Options. You'll then get the following screen:
Click on Edit (top right hand side) and you'll get the following screen:
In the Description field
you can type anything to indicate this is the connection for the server you will be connecting to
choose the server name that best suits your circumstances from the list below. Enter that information here.
enter 6667 (default IRC port)
Click on OK
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Server
Estranged.blabber.net
Seedling.blabber.net
Insane.blabber.net
Mental.blabber.net
Paradigm.us.blabber.net
Otfw.us.blabber.net
ISP
IS
Mweb
Storm
SDN
Vanion
Concentric
Target users
ZA *.dial-up.net users
ZA *.mweb.co.za users
ZA *.saix.net users
ZA *.SDN/Posix Megawan users
US users
US users
You are now ready to create a Nickname and connect to #trivia.
You will now have the following screen infront of you.
Enter your information as follows:
Full Name does not have to be your real name
E-Mail Address does not have to be your real email address
Nickname the name by which you want others to know you while you're chatting
Alternative Just in case the one you've chosen is already taken or you get disconnected. You can always change this while in chat. But, more about that later.
Make sure the description you gave to the connection we just created in displayed in the space beneath the IRC_Servers box. Your newly created connection will usually be found right at the bottom of the list. Select it - then click on Connect to IRC Server.
After hitting the connect button, a window will open and you will be assaulted by a screenful of scrolling, what seems to be nonsensical data. Don't be alarmed. This is merely all activities taking place as you're connecting to the server and information about the server you're connecting to. Once this has stopped, you are ready to connect to #trivia. Right at the bottom of your screen you'll notice a space with a flashing cursor. Your text input space. In this space type /join #trivia.
HELLO HELLO - WELCOME TO #TRIVIA
This is your first visit to #Trivia and you will get the following messages from the Trivia Bot.
===== Welcome To Klienhond's Trivia Game Channel =====
Rules : No swearing, No Flooding, No Advertising and No Active Scripts.
The operators will ban users who do not obey the rules.
type "/notice Klienhond help" (without the quotes) for help on Trivia Game commands.
[02:31] -Klienhond- You are not on the score list yet.
For help on playing the game, type /notice "nick of bot" (without quotation marks) and you'll get the following message in a private window - located either at the top (default mIRC position) or bottom of your screen.
-> -Klienhond- help
Type "/notice Klienhond " and then one of the following commands: "ping" - reverse ping Klienhond "info" - for status information about the Trivia Game "score" - to see just your score "scoreof " - to see the score of any other player "target" - to see the score of the player ranked one above you. "help remote" - for help on controlling the game (only for channel operators) "error " - If a question / answer is in error please use this facilty to report it! Make sure you get the number correct! The description is optional but often useful. If you would like to contribute questions to the game, please mail to trivia@mweb.co.za. Please check facts and spelling carefully :)
