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Ben · 05-28-2008, 02:07 PM

Would anyone be interested in having a chat? I'm considering starting an IRC channel just to see what would happen. I don't have much experience with IRC but I figure it would be worth a try. I remember a few years ago that I enjoyed the few chats people had so I'm wondering if others will too.

DX · 05-28-2008, 03:28 PM

IRC? That's sooooo 1990's internet...

Why not have a Skype room? I do mass chats on Skype for my gaming alliance, it's unmatched for handling large volume and easy to use.

Ben · 05-28-2008, 04:18 PM

Well, I don't have a microphone and I don't think everyone here does, so that's one reason not to use Skype. But if you could set it up that would be nice. Give it a try.

DX · 05-29-2008, 12:23 PM

You don't really need a mic. Most people use the normal chat features as opposed to calls. It works the same way as any other IM program in that aspect, all I need are Skype usernames and I can make a room in literally a couple of seconds.

Ben · 05-29-2008, 12:30 PM

I'm installing Skype as I'm writing this. I'll let you know once I get something working so at least we can chat.

DX · 05-29-2008, 01:05 PM

Alright, I am also supposed to be sanding outdoor furniture...not supposed to be sneaking online at the moment lol so I'll be back in an hour or so.

Ben · 05-29-2008, 04:34 PM

After a false start where my laptop started to overheat I have Skype. My username is btrettel.

DX · 05-29-2008, 04:50 PM

My Skype name is all_mages_wrath.

Ben · 05-29-2008, 10:57 PM

After some thought I've decided to use an IRC chat. I'm looking to set up something like #waterguns on EFnet. I'm going to talk to some people I know who could help this and then I'll get the channel set up with a bot for administrative things and logging. We also can have a web based chat interface here for those who don't want to use an IRC program.

We had a chat tonight and I enjoyed it. With some more people I think we could have some really interested chats.

mr. dude · 05-31-2008, 10:37 PM

There's a Warhammer site I frequent which has a Starchat chatroom. It is in that chatroom which some of the best moments of that site's existence occured. One of the moderators had a bot which set up some very interesting truth or dare games. Although in recent times the chatroom has been very quiet, at its best it was one of the best things about the site. I think it would be very good for soakerdom as well.

Ben · 06-01-2008, 11:41 AM

Good to know that some other people would like a chat room.

The main thing preventing me from just setting up one quick on some place like EFnet is that I want a bot to maintain administrative powers and log things. Once I find a suitable place to run a bot we're good.

05-28-2008, 02:07 PM	#1
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Chat Would anyone be interested in having a chat? I'm considering starting an IRC channel just to see what would happen. I don't have much experience with IRC but I figure it would be worth a try. I remember a few years ago that I enjoyed the few chats people had so I'm wondering if others will too. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

05-28-2008, 03:28 PM	#2
DX Wicked Super Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easton / New London, CT Posts: 1,576 UserID: 75	Re: Chat IRC? That's sooooo 1990's internet... Why not have a Skype room? I do mass chats on Skype for my gaming alliance, it's unmatched for handling large volume and easy to use. __________________ Mess With the Best, Get Soaked Like the Rest!! 2004 Red Sox - World Series Champions 2007 RED SOX - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! 2003 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2004 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2007 Patriots - God Damnit! If I change my sig, will the world end?

05-28-2008, 04:18 PM	#3
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Re: Chat Well, I don't have a microphone and I don't think everyone here does, so that's one reason not to use Skype. But if you could set it up that would be nice. Give it a try. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

05-29-2008, 12:23 PM	#4
DX Wicked Super Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easton / New London, CT Posts: 1,576 UserID: 75	Re: Chat You don't really need a mic. Most people use the normal chat features as opposed to calls. It works the same way as any other IM program in that aspect, all I need are Skype usernames and I can make a room in literally a couple of seconds. __________________ Mess With the Best, Get Soaked Like the Rest!! 2004 Red Sox - World Series Champions 2007 RED SOX - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! 2003 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2004 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2007 Patriots - God Damnit! If I change my sig, will the world end?

05-29-2008, 12:30 PM	#5
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Re: Chat I'm installing Skype as I'm writing this. I'll let you know once I get something working so at least we can chat. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

05-29-2008, 01:05 PM	#6
DX Wicked Super Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easton / New London, CT Posts: 1,576 UserID: 75	Re: Chat Alright, I am also supposed to be sanding outdoor furniture...not supposed to be sneaking online at the moment lol so I'll be back in an hour or so. __________________ Mess With the Best, Get Soaked Like the Rest!! 2004 Red Sox - World Series Champions 2007 RED SOX - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! 2003 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2004 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2007 Patriots - God Damnit! If I change my sig, will the world end?

05-29-2008, 04:34 PM	#7
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Re: Chat After a false start where my laptop started to overheat I have Skype. My username is btrettel. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

05-29-2008, 04:50 PM	#8
DX Wicked Super Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easton / New London, CT Posts: 1,576 UserID: 75	Re: Chat My Skype name is all_mages_wrath. __________________ Mess With the Best, Get Soaked Like the Rest!! 2004 Red Sox - World Series Champions 2007 RED SOX - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! 2003 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2004 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2007 Patriots - God Damnit! If I change my sig, will the world end?

05-29-2008, 10:57 PM	#9
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Re: Chat After some thought I've decided to use an IRC chat. I'm looking to set up something like #waterguns on EFnet. I'm going to talk to some people I know who could help this and then I'll get the channel set up with a bot for administrative things and logging. We also can have a web based chat interface here for those who don't want to use an IRC program. We had a chat tonight and I enjoyed it. With some more people I think we could have some really interested chats. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Last edited by Ben : 05-29-2008 at 11:06 PM.

05-31-2008, 10:37 PM	#10
mr. dude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 UserID: 572	Re: Chat There's a Warhammer site I frequent which has a Starchat chatroom. It is in that chatroom which some of the best moments of that site's existence occured. One of the moderators had a bot which set up some very interesting truth or dare games. Although in recent times the chatroom has been very quiet, at its best it was one of the best things about the site. I think it would be very good for soakerdom as well.

06-01-2008, 11:41 AM	#11
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Re: Chat Good to know that some other people would like a chat room. The main thing preventing me from just setting up one quick on some place like EFnet is that I want a bot to maintain administrative powers and log things. Once I find a suitable place to run a bot we're good. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

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