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- See also: Help:Chat functions for information of fun features in Lostpedia Chat
Lostpedia Chat is available for all users of Lostpedia. We provide three seperate channels, but you are free to join all three of them at a time. The channels are
- Main channel for general discussion about Lost.
- Home of the Lost Trivia game. Type !trivia to start a new game.
- If you want to talk about spoilers, use this channel. Please note that any spoiler discussion is forbidden in all the other channels.
All editors and lurkers are free to visit. The chat can be used for discussion on Lostpedia, collaboration, or simply for chatting - we strongly encourage editors to form friendships at Lostpedia, it's part of the fun of working as a team! Several sysops frequently idle in the chat channel, making it a good place to report vandalism or get some help.
We hope to see you there!
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Before you start
Spoilers
Spoiler discussions are strictly forbidden in #lostpedia. If you want to discuss them join #lost-spoilers instead.
First time tips
IRC is an asynchronous medium. Don't expect a conversation immediately, it's much like Instant Messaging (IM). In other words if someone happens to be monitoring the chat, you'll have a conversation immediately. But this is rarely the case, most (if not all) of the 50+ users on the channel are away for sure. Don't let that stop you from posing your question or sharing your thoughts! If you're patient you'll most likely get a response later.
Using colors
Please note that colors may be disabled on some of the channels. You will not be able to talk unless you turn them off.
Connecting to chat
Visit via web browser
Connecting to our chat room via your web browser is the easiest method. Note that with this method, if you are use tabbed browsing, you will automatically be disconnected .
Method 1
- Direct link - using Java client
Method 2
- Go to http://www.gamesurge.net/chat/
- Should a browser box appear, press run.
- Type /join #lostpedia to join our channel. You may optionally set your nickname by typing /nick followed by your desired username.
IRC clients
For frequent users or for better advanced functionality, use a dedicated IRC program (called a client). Some popular clients are
In order to join the channel, the following steps apply to all clients.
- Connect to the server irc.gamesurge.net
- Type /join #lostpedia to enter our channel.
- Type /nick followed by your desired username, or set your username in your client application's options.
ChatZilla
Firefox users may install ChatZilla addon, which is a free IRC client extension, and it works with irc:// links, like the one at the top of this page. If you do not use the link you need to use the command /attach irc.gamesurge.net to connect to the server. This is unique amongst IRC clients who typically use /join.
Registering
Registering with the chat server is optional.
You can create an account with the server (at GameSurge), which allows you to be added to the channel user list and allows you to use other chat services.
- To create an account, visit http://www.gamesurge.net/createaccount/
- When in chat mode, you can log in with /authserv AUTH <username> <password>.
- If you are using the web interface (method 2), you can automaticaly auth by logging into the website http://www.gamesurge.net/login/ , and checking "Remember Me".
- Channel operators should always log in, which will automatically AUTH you to the server and channel.
External links
GameSurge's New User Manual Guide
