This thread is for answering the FAQs about IRC.
Don't know what IRC is? Start off by downloading mIRC. The ;0 IRC server address is irc.semicolon-zero.com, we have been using this for the last two years after leaving gamesnet. The old server spoon.irc.semicolon-zero.com is gone and will not be returning.
Java IRC:
The java IRC client, so you can use IRC through a browser:
http://www.semicolon-zero.com/chat.html
How to register:
/msg nickserv REGISTER password
For more help use /msg nickserv help register or /msg helpserv help.
How to auth:
/msg nickserv@services.semicolon-zero.com identify nick password
You must be using the nick you registered with to authenticate.
Things which will get you g-lined:
Flooding the server. (Keep your connect time over 1 second)
Harrasing an IRCop.
Being a moron and generally someone no one wants around.
Popular channels on the network:
#semicolon-zero - The main channel.
#semi0 - Channel for the now defunct semi0 clan.
#imperium - World of Warcraft guild.
Channel stats:
#semicolon-zero stats: None at the moment.
#semi0 stats: http://www.semi0.com/stats/
Commonly used commands:
/server Connect to a server
/server -m Connect to a server in a new window (keeping you connnected to the original server)
/join #channel Join a channel
/msg chanserv help For help with the more advanced commands.