Subsim IRC channel?

kgsuarez · 01-15-10, 09:51 PM

Hello all.

I recently got back on IRC and tried visiting some of the old subsim channels, but they were empty. No signs of anyone at all.

I remember that several years ago they were very active, due in part perhaps to the fact that they were a meeting ground for MP match-ups with SHII and SC. Nevertheless, there was plenty more going on besides game planning. We had a whole group of regulars and it was, dare I say, fun to some degree.

Is anyone else interested in reviving these old channels?

PS: For those of you who are unaware of what IRC is I will try to explain it as simply as I can. IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat. It is a very old method for chatting on the Internet. Generally, you would you would use an IRC client to connect to an IRC server, and then "join" channels, or "chat rooms" on that server.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with all this, you can access these servers and channels by clicking on the "chat" link on the main subsim.com side menu. Further instructions followed on the link.

Sailor Steve · 01-16-10, 02:13 AM

I could be conned into that. I really enjoyed some of those late-night parties.

Come to think of it, I might even consider loading up DC and SH2 again, just to duke it out with friendly enemies.

Jimbuna · 01-16-10, 10:42 AM

Many people often use TeamSpeak for text and voice comms these days.

Dowly · 01-16-10, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Many people often use TeamSpeak for text and voice comms these days.

True that. But IRC does have it's advantages, easier and faster to write if one doesnt have a mic, it's on 24/7 and it's less hassle to get up and running for those not so familiar with PCs. Ow and everyone can get on, no need to tamper around with firewalls etc.

Jimbuna · 01-16-10, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

True that. But IRC does have it's advantages, easier and faster to write if one doesnt have a mic, it's on 24/7 and it's less hassle to get up and running for those not so familiar with PCs. Ow and everyone can get on, no need to tamper around with firewalls etc.

Agreed, I use for a certain forum down under, but the bloody multi coloured text plays havoc with my eyes

frau kaleun · 01-16-10, 12:30 PM

I always liked it too. Think I've still got mIRC around here somewhere from the old days, altho not installed on this machine cuz none of the groups I chat with these days use it.

01-15-10, 09:51 PM	#1
kgsuarez Planesman Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: USA Posts: 181 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	Subsim IRC channel? Hello all. I recently got back on IRC and tried visiting some of the old subsim channels, but they were empty. No signs of anyone at all. I remember that several years ago they were very active, due in part perhaps to the fact that they were a meeting ground for MP match-ups with SHII and SC. Nevertheless, there was plenty more going on besides game planning. We had a whole group of regulars and it was, dare I say, fun to some degree. Is anyone else interested in reviving these old channels? PS: For those of you who are unaware of what IRC is I will try to explain it as simply as I can. IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat. It is a very old method for chatting on the Internet. Generally, you would you would use an IRC client to connect to an IRC server, and then "join" channels, or "chat rooms" on that server. For those of you who are unfamiliar with all this, you can access these servers and channels by clicking on the "chat" link on the main subsim.com side menu. Further instructions followed on the link.

01-16-10, 02:13 AM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I could be conned into that. I really enjoyed some of those late-night parties. Come to think of it, I might even consider loading up DC and SH2 again, just to duke it out with friendly enemies. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-16-10, 10:42 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,453 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Many people often use TeamSpeak for text and voice comms these days. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-16-10, 12:30 PM	#6
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	I always liked it too. Think I've still got mIRC around here somewhere from the old days, altho not installed on this machine cuz none of the groups I chat with these days use it.