Basic IRC question -- I'm At my wit's end.

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Ok, this is a real simple question, and I'm sure the answer is painfully obvious.

I can't seem to join any irc channels. Not just #planetunreal, but *anything*. Could I be connecting to the wrong server? I've tried various default channels, as well as the /join command. Whenever I type, I get a "### not in channel!" message.

Thoughts?
 

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Ummmm.... not to insult you, but have you connected first? You are on irc.gameslink.net, right?

Just hit the little "connect" button, gameslink is the default connection.

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ME TOO!!!! I just tried to set up my 1v1 match with Thrasher and I have the same problem. It says irc.gameslink and #planetunreal but all I get is ***not in a channel! AARRGGHHH!!

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Hey Smallberries. I posted a similar thread in troubleshooting. I am waiting for an answer. If I find anything out, I will let you know. /~unreal/ubb/html/smile.gif

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After you have connected (if using the UT chat) your see a box with a drop down with channels such as #utmods etc you can either high light one of those and join it or highlight it/ backspace/ type in #planetunreal (dont forget the #)
if already on a server type /join #planetunreal this can be typed in a room or not.

the command to join any channel is /join

hope this makes sense and helps

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Got a reply from Rooster on my problem. He said the apostrophe in my name is giving IRC indigestion. Maybe the period in your name does the same thing. ???

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it is very picky about names, I used to have a 0 in my name but I had to switch to O instead. Also I can never connect to a channel unless I have a default channel it joins automatcially upon connect. Though this is within UT I dunno if you guys are using MIRC.

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Yep, my friend has the same problem

He was using 'FW for clan tag, and he couldn't get in any channels, on get private message

the prob was the '

Watchout when using unusual character. You must change it in player setup, not only do /nick in IRC.

I do know ` to work (same key than the console on english keyb, but you you don't press shift)

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