IRC
This page is reference to IRC settings for your chatting pleasure. Also see Chat Room.
irc.chatrealm.net
Quick and Dirty:
Server: irc.chatrealm.net (Random Server)
Webchat: irc.chatrealm.net
Channel: #chat
SSL connection available on port 6697, must accept invalid/self-signed SSL certificates.
Advanced Server Information
The following adresses can be used to connect to the nearest server to you
| Server Location | IPv6 & IPv4 | Force IPv4 |
|---|---|---|
| Random (Easiest) |
irc.chatrealm.net (Webchat) |
ipv4.irc.chatrealm.net (Webchat) |
|
US - West Coast (Atlanta, Georgia) |
usw.chatrealm.net (Webchat) |
ipv4.usw.chatrealm.net (Webchat) |
SSL connection available on port 6697, must accept invalid/self-signed SSL certificates.
Alternative domains
These are known to forward you to the chatrealm:
IRC Basics
If you are new to Diamond Club it is a good idea to also read over the Chat Room page
IRC Clients
List of IRC clients on wikipedia
Below are some of the clients used by chatrealmers although you can also use web irc found on many of the diamond club related websites.
- Free-Windows Nettalk very simple no features
- Free-Windows Mac Linux Android Quassel complicated yet very powerful "its totally not a cult"
- Free-Android And Chat IRC on mobile are you mad?
- Free-Windows Mac Linux Hex Chat
Basic Commands
"/nick name-here" to change your name
"/join #room-name" to join another room/channel
"/topic" re posts the channel topic. In #chat the topic usually includes a link to any currently live show, a link to the DCTV show schedule/calendar and any other relevant info or links.
How to register a nickname
It is a good idea to register a nick name use "/msg NickServ HELP" without quotes for more info.
Get a general idea here although their IRC works a bit differently than chatrealm.