Chat with other ibscreweders
Due to popular demand, ibscrewed got an official chatroom. And then due to more demands, we moved it to IRC. This may be a dictatorship here, but I still listen to suggestions.
The Basics
server: us.afterx.net (or eu.afterx.net — either works)
channel: #ibscrewed
How to use IRC
First of all, to access the IRC server, you'll need a client. Just like you can access a website with Internet Explorer or Netscape or Mozilla or another web browser, you can access any IRC server with any IRC client. You have many options, so it's mostly a matter of finding a client that suits your taste.
Windows
Trillian is a chat client that can connect to IRC as well as AIM, ICQ, MSN and Yahoo, all at the same time with the same program. If you use other IM networks, this is an ideal client because it makes it all very simple.
mIRC is by far the most popular IRC client for Windows users. It's got all the features you'll need.
OS X
I'm a Mac user myself, and I love Colloquy. Highly configurable and pretty, too.
Want to try out IRC without installing anything?
We've got a web version here (requires Java). Ultimately, this version will be slower and more prone to bugs/crashing, but it's good when you're away from your usual computer or can't install something better.
Setting up your client
Most clients will ask you for the following information:
Nickname: Choose your own, but remember that using the same username as in the boards will help others to recognize you.
Channel: #ibscrewed (Don't leave out the #. All channels -- the chat "rooms" -- start with #.)
Real Name: Doesn't have to be your legal name. Use whatever you want.
Server name: us.afterx.net (or eu.afterx.net — either works)
Port: 6667
If you are unsure about other settings, leave them at their defaults. If you have trouble, contact me or ask someone in the boards. We'll do our best to make sure you're able to participate.
More help with IRC
If you need more help getting things set up or learning more about IRC, there are lots of resources for you. IRC for Dummies walks you through installing and setting up mIRC, but if you're using another client, many of the instructions still apply. You might look at this listing of the most basic IRC commands for a start. AfterX has a great listing of more advanced commands when you're ready to become more of an expert. You don't need to know these ones to be able to talk to people in the ibscrewed room, but you can do a lot more if you are familiar with them.