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What is IRC?

IRC is a chat protocol and the abbreviation for Internet Relay Chat.

Originally from Webopedia
a chat system developed by Jarkko Oikarinen in Finland in the late 1980s.
IRC has become very popular as more people get connected to the Internet
because it enables people connected anywhere on the Internet to join in live discussions.
Unlike older chat systems, IRC is not limited to just two participants. 

All you need is a Client to connect to the IRC network you wish to chat on.

Where can I get an IRC client?

The most famous client for Windows is mIRC.

Other Windows clients are:

• XChat
• Visual IRC
• Trillian

Clients for Linux:

• kvIRC
• XChat

Clients for Mac:

• Ircle
• Colloquy

Web Based Clients:

• OnlineGamesNet Official Java IRC-Applet
• Mibbit Online Chat

For some guides on installing the clients see: >>>Client Installation/Configuration<<<

What IRC network does Ogame use?

We use OnlineGamesNet. Host: irc.OnlineGamesNet.net

check out http://www.onlinegamesnet.net/servers.php for further details on our servers and which ports you can use.

Are there any rules I need to be aware of?

Yes, the Official Network Rules can be found here: http://www.onlinegamesnet.net/networkRules.php?language=en

Please note that all the OGame.us services may be related to an identity in case of severe rule breaching. In simpler words, under certain cirumstances your game and board accounts might be banned due to your actions in IRC.

How can i connect to OnlineGamesNet in mIRC?

Or to connect straight to your >>>authserv account<<<:

What is a channel?

A Channel is like a chatroom, it's where people communicate on IRC. On the OnlineGamesNet network there's around 7700 channels in use. By typing in your IRC window

you can see all the pubicly visible channels.

How do I join a channel in mIRC?

What are the Ogame.us channels?

The channel names are direct links to join the channel (mIRC or another IRC client must be installed).
#ogame.us - Main channel
#ogame.us-support - Support Channel
#help - IRC Support Channel

What is Authserv, and how can I get an account?

How do I register a channel?

Can I hide my real hostmask/IP?

Is there a help for all available commands in IRC?

I can't join a channel, it says I need an authserv account?

Is there a way to connect to the IRC network without having to install a program?

It says I'm G-Lined, what now?

What channel and usermodes are there?

What basic commands should I be aware of?

What basic Operator commands should I be aware of?