In an effort to get more people into wtf.com's IRC chat channel, I am posting this simple "how-to" for those that may not know how to do it. Mods, if this is in the wrong forum, please move it.
You can access the chat by using the java client on the homepage or by using mIRC. I suggest mIRC, so that's what this "how-to" is all about.
The first thing you need is mIRC. Go >HERE< and download mIRC 6.16 and install it.
The first window you'll see will should look similar to this:
Full Name:
Hint: Nobody needs to know your real name. In fact, it's best to not give out any personal information until you've gotten to know folks better. (And even then, use caution). Just use anything in here. Most people usually put something humorous in this spot, or a quote -- anything but our real names
E-Mail Address:
Tip: it's not necessary to put your actual real e-mail addy here. You can list whatever you want. Nothing that I have listed here is correct information.
Nickname:
Self explanatory
Alternative:
It's a good idea to have a backup nick, just in case someone else is using your first choice.
Next, click on servers and you should see something like this:
In the IRC Network drop down menu, scroll down to EFnet. Click on "connect to server". If you can't connect, try a different server in the IRC Server drop down menu.
Connecting:
Once connected, you will see this:
Just type wtf.com and click the join button.
These are just the basics, but it will get you there. Have fun, and hope to see ya there.
Again, please move this thread if it belongs somewhere else. Or if it's not needed, just lock it.
Also, if I left anything out, feel free to add it here. Even advanced user commands and such. I just wanted to get the basics down so that people can get there.
You can access the chat by using the java client on the homepage or by using mIRC. I suggest mIRC, so that's what this "how-to" is all about.
The first thing you need is mIRC. Go >HERE< and download mIRC 6.16 and install it.
The first window you'll see will should look similar to this:
Full Name:
Hint: Nobody needs to know your real name. In fact, it's best to not give out any personal information until you've gotten to know folks better. (And even then, use caution). Just use anything in here. Most people usually put something humorous in this spot, or a quote -- anything but our real names
E-Mail Address:
Tip: it's not necessary to put your actual real e-mail addy here. You can list whatever you want. Nothing that I have listed here is correct information.
Nickname:
Self explanatory
Alternative:
It's a good idea to have a backup nick, just in case someone else is using your first choice.
Next, click on servers and you should see something like this:
In the IRC Network drop down menu, scroll down to EFnet. Click on "connect to server". If you can't connect, try a different server in the IRC Server drop down menu.
Connecting:
Once connected, you will see this:
Just type wtf.com and click the join button.
These are just the basics, but it will get you there. Have fun, and hope to see ya there.
Again, please move this thread if it belongs somewhere else. Or if it's not needed, just lock it.
Also, if I left anything out, feel free to add it here. Even advanced user commands and such. I just wanted to get the basics down so that people can get there.
