Chatters,
See ya in chat beginning between 7:00 and 8:00 PM (Central) Saturdays.
Topics are open.
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The new server is an IRC (Internet Relay Channel) chat. The chat is now
registered and is available 24/7 for those that wish to use it. The IRC
also allows for moderators, who are selected users that can control access
and boot users should there be a need for such actions. Since the chat is
now on an open chat server it is open to anyone to enter and occasionally
we do get a lurker with their heart set on spreading Hate and Discontent,
hence the moderator’s ability to boot and ban.
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JAVA CHAT:
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This is a rather basic chat that does not support many features but it does work
rather well in that it is stable and we have not experienced any server boots
like the old Yahoo was prone to. JAVA Chat does not support private messaging,
cut and paste functions, file transfer, or HTTP links.
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When you first log into the chat from the Metalshapers website or from one of
the links posted you will be in the room under the JAVA CHAT format.
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It is strongly suggested that if you are using a short name of 6
or fewer letters, you should add some numbers after your name. The chat will
let you in but then change your name to Guest #xxxxxxxx after a short period of
time if you do not. EXAMPLE: Rog is too short of name, but by adding numbers
and letters the server will leave it alone, I.E.> Rog12345. IF the server
should switch you to guest status you can change your NICK by typing /nick
(name of your choice), where (name of your choice) is your desired nick. To
register your nick with irchat.tv type the following into the message bar,
/msg nickserv register password
email@address.here.
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I.E.> /msg nicksev register 123456
your@addresshere
Observe letter case and spacing. Passwords should be a
minimum of 6 letters, numbers. If it refuses to register your password, just
add a letter like your last initial or a number to it. Remember, this is your
password and not your nick. When the chat opens you will be prompted for your
password to identify your nick. When asked to IDENTIFY, type /msg NickServ
IDENTIFY yourpassword, being sure to observe letter case and spacing.
http://www.irchat.tv/helpers.html
This HELP page has more info on registration and how to find out if your name
has been registered already.
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Remember that you need to be in the chat room to make any of these changes. You
can open the room any time prior to the Saturday chat and register your nick if
you choose to.
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MIRC CHAT:
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For those members that wish to make full use of the chat room and IRC’s
capabilities it will be necessary to download a Mirc Client. MIRC Chat does
support private messaging, cut and paste functions, file transfer, or Http links
as well as several other options.
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MIRC programs are available for free from many sources but I just downloaded the
one supplied by IRCHAT.TV and was amazed at how quick it installed and
configured. Go to http://www.irchat.tv and
download the MIRC to a temp file, then close all Windows applications and open
the MIRC. It is an EXE file and will self install and configure itself, just
follow the prompts. Once it is installed you will have an ICON on the desktop
and in the Task Bar that will open the Chat automatically. I found it easiest
to register my nick and password in the JAVA Chat before configuring the MIRC.
Once you are registered it works the same in both MIRC and Java.
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When the chat opens you will be prompted for your password to identify your nick.
When asked to IDENTIFY, type /msg NickServ IDENTIFY yourpassword, being sure to
observe letter case and spacing. If you don’t get identified the server will
just change you to a Guest and you can change back to your nick by typing /nick
yournick, and then you will be asked to identify your password again. After you
are identified you can close the NickServ window. You may see a GLOBAL window
as well, it will contain security alerts and info from the server moderators, it
can be closed as well. DO Not close the STATUS window however as this will
disconnect you from chat.
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Click on the little folder ICON at the top of the page and type Metalshapers
into the channel, then click Join and you will be in the room. I recommend that
you also check the “Pop up folder on connection” option, so the Channel folder
will popup and you can select your room without the need of having to manually
selecting it. To add rooms to your Channels folder click on the ADD button and
the follow the prompts, inserting your room name and password where asked, then
click OK. This ends configuration of the MIRC. Next time you enter just click
on the desktop ICON, then IDENTIFY your password, then when the Channels Folder
popup appears click on Metalshapers and JOIN.
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Mac and Unix users:
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If you are using a MAC or the Unix operating system go here for more information
on IRC Clients for you system.
http://www.irchelp.org
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MP3 and Movie Sharing:
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Some Mirc programs support these activities and have very active exchanges for
those interested. If you opt to use one of these MIRC versions then the
following information is needed to add Metalshapers to your Channels folder.
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Channel: Metalshapers
Server: chat.irchat.tv
Port: 6667
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http://oneota.net/~earthsourcepowr/IRC/chatpage.html This link gives a good
pictorial tutorial on how to configure other MIRC versions to point to our chat.
http://www.irchelp.org Also has more
information on downloading that you may wish to review.
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Links and Help:
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I know, at first this sounds complicated but it really is not. Ron downloaded
the irchat.tv MIRC and configured it in less than 5 minutes. Once you have used
it a bit the commands will become familiar and the stability is unbelievable.
Ron and I have tested the room for hours on end and have not experienced a
server boot yet.
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Special thanks to Ron Brown for his contributions to this article.
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See you in chat soon,
Roger VanHoozer
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