Ya know, there's a reason people don't use IRC....

[Waylander]

Heh, topics come and go in IRC and if you want a serious conversation, you will most likely get it.

Of course, there are many people who will not like it, but, can't keep everybody happy.

And if you can't keep everybody happy, atleast keep Cadoras happy

[Andrek]

But Cadoras is a Menki PUNK!!!!  Well my char thinks so. 

Maybe I will be able to give it a shot in 6 months if I am able to secure this job and get the new house under market value.

[Waylander]

I've been called many things but NEVER a PUNK!

 

It means so much...Thanks Andrek!!

/hug

[zanzibar]

IRC has developed its own sort tone and culture

Actually, shal, since Moogie and grono disappeared thats a lot less true.

I disagree.  IRC is pretty predictable, so I think it's safe to say it has a certain tone.

On a side note... I didn't really leave, and I'm not really back.

[Josellis]

I go as often as I can on the IRC, but often, when I am on there is no one ... cause I need to go either in the morning or in the very late evening to catch the US peak hours ... so that's why I prefer the forum, because not everyone needs to be on at the same time to hear what other people have to say

[Andrek]

I go as often as I can on the IRC, but often, when I am on there is no one ... cause I need to go either in the morning or in the very late evening to catch the US peak hours ... so that's why I prefer the forum, because not everyone needs to be on at the same time to hear what other people have to say

 

AMEN!!!!!!!!  This is why I like boards

[Drey]

I go as often as I can on the IRC

I think we can safely say i live in #ps

Anyway, what i say is true :p (about the whole culture thing.)

[zanzibar]

I go as often as I can on the IRC

I think we can safely say i live in #ps

Anyway, what i say is true :p (about the whole culture thing.)

Then I guess it's just certain individuals who I find to be predictable.

[Kerol]

A nice no welcome back to Zanzibar *waves* (j/k ^^)

Then I guess it's just certain individuals who I find to be predictable.

I find myself pretty much unpredictable in certain matters, don't know what you think..

Edit: I totally forgot to add content in that post.. . o O (that never happened before to me! >:-/)
Content:
I find it little bit too harsh how some mods lock and delete posts.. And that although those are the official forums where everyone (should) come to.
I vote for one or two more subsections for the General Discussions forum to get it more organised as posts won't sink so fast to the bottom, making it more easy to
review other posts in a certain area of interest -> get the forum more organised without deleting and locking posts with the "was already posted" reason.
And 2nd Edit:
People shouldn't be forced to other forums or IRC just because they talk about whatever they want.. I think a nudge to the topic from time to time is really sufficient

[boz]

Most old timers to IRC(pre 2000,) lost faith in the IRC service when people started useing the service for idleing and degrading decent folk for no apperant reason.

The state of most IRC channels and the ethics they go by currently is demeaning to the original concept. Once upon a time it was known for quality communications. Now the regulers as they would like to be known as, just degrade people and waste computing power idleing.

In any case, like was originally said, you're free to create your own channel. Until it to becomes garbage do to parasites, and then you can create another one, and so on.

[zorbels]

*Zorbels looks at the post above* Wow, it sucks you have that opinion. I guess everyone is entitled to one. I will say this though because I did take offence a bit to your tone in the post and the way you worded it. I am a regular and I do not degrade anyone. I most certainly do not effect any quality communications. If someone needs help with the game, then I try and help before continuing on with my conversation previous to the question.

Most people flock to IRC from the game for many reasons.

(1)The "regulars" like to communitcate with each other on a daily basis. While others like to stop and chat every once and awhile. It is like a huge internet family for lack of a better word. We joke around in #planeshift and have a good time. I didn't realise there was an issue with that.
(2) because they need a GM's help. If they are not online, usually at least one is in IRC.
(3) Because they need technical help with the game.
(4) To discuss roleplaying while in game, it is a form of good communication in case if anyone has an issue with the way the story is going.
(5) To get information on the server if it is down and no posts are made on the forums
(6) To get to know the people behind the scenes with the game. The Dev's. We are all curious as to their ideas, who they are, why do they do this project.


Thing is there is little to no information about the mIRC #planeshift channel. What is it supposed to be for? I thought it was for the reasons stated above. I didn't realise there were restrictions and rules to follow. If there are maybe someone could post a sticky or make it a little clearer? Down below is the information I found on the forums. It doesn't really say much and it supports what I have been saying all along. If there is a reason that mIRC #planeshift channel exsists and it isn't for what I stated above, please someone explain to me what it is for ......

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Posting about IRC on PS Forums

Link posted by karyuu. PS Main site IRC

Ok folks, forums are not intended to be a real-time method of communication.  Stop spamming here, and if you want to chatter randomly all over the place goto IRC. Our main room is #planeshift on FreeNode

[Bodacher]

     I hate to say it but I have to agree with Zanzibar on this one.  I am definitely not a frequent visitor there, but today I had a slight problem in-game and as there were no GM's online I went to the IRC room to see if I could speak with one about it.  I asked a question and was immediately ridiculed.  I'm sure it was meant as a joke but as I was going there for some help I did not appreciate it.  I can't speak for the tone of the room changing, but I can definitely say that for a newcomer it would not seem very friendly to be mocked for asking a serious question.  I can only wonder what happens to others....

[Drey]

Most people in need of help get caught by a GM checking out the room, or maybe by hoki :p

[zanzibar]

Then I guess it's just certain individuals who I find to be predictable.

I find myself pretty much unpredictable in certain matters...

Suggesting that I wasn't talking about you.  gg.

Edit: I totally forgot to add content in that post.

Agreed.

I find it little bit too harsh how some mods lock and delete posts.. And that although those are the official forums where everyone (should) come to.
I vote for one or two more subsections for the General Discussions forum to get it more organised as posts won't sink so fast to the bottom, making it more easy to
review other posts in a certain area of interest -> get the forum more organised without deleting and locking posts with the "was already posted" reason.
And 2nd Edit:
People shouldn't be forced to other forums or IRC just because they talk about whatever they want.. I think a nudge to the topic from time to time is really sufficient

It's pretty much just DaveG.  He'll step into a thread, drop opinion bombs and insults, then he'll lock the thread so no one can respond to his crap.  Karyuu and others just work to keep this place clean.

[Elarra Hasare]

The reason i don't use #ps on irc is because i use quakenet and the #ps i found there kinda sucks.I have joined the offical #ps site a few times but the hassle involved switching from one to the other is too much to endure to be active on it.

Quakenet ftw tbh.