#wipeoutzone IRC

[Lion]

the L bot allows designated users to retain control of the channel, preventing random users from taking over the chatroom. (setting a passkey, kicking people, etc)
The bot left because it had not been used by anyone to gain operator privileges for a period of 44 days.
The reason for this is that I think the only valid user on it was Neverdown, who I haven't seen for a while.
If other users were also set up on it then we'd still be able to use it, but right now noone has operator rights at all. That won't change until everyone leaves and comes back in.

[Neverdown]

Sorry guys. I don't play this game that often. There is another way to get @ status. Here are the instructions:

You can use /msg R requestop #channel to request channel operator status in a channel that has no ops. This command will not work during a netsplit, or if you are not a recognised chanop. If you cannot get op in a channel then an operator will not assist you, so don't bother asking about it - read R's reply and comply.

For L bot in the channel:

1. You need to be authed with Q.

See the Q FAQ.

2. You need to be opped on the channel.

The channel name cannot be longer than 30 chars (including the # sign).
No-one else needs to be opped at this point, giving channel operator status to other users is NOT recommended:


* You may lose the channel due to a takeover.
* Another channel operator may be able to request L before you.
* Do NOT have more than 5 ops!


QuakeNet staff will NOT recover the channel or change flags for you!

3. You need at least 3 other users on the channel.

These other users just have to be on the channel; they do not need to be authed with Q, voiced or opped on the channel.

4. You need to maintain the channel with the above requirements until the request is successful.

Try to request L once in a while (for example every 15 minutes).
There is no static time requirement for requesting L, it will take at least a few hours and could even take DAYS.
You can NOT see how much time is left.
You do not have to ‘start over’ when you get disconnected or when the user count drops below 4. Once you meet the above requirements again, it continues where it left of.

To request L you type: /msg R REQUESTBOT #channel

You replace '#channel' with the actual channel name you want to request L for.

R will give you a reply explaining what the result is (you may also get a reply from L).

[Lion]

Thanks for the info neverdown, but unfortunately it looks like you may well be the only person that could get control of the channel back.
From your own quotes:

You can use /msg R requestop #channel to request channel operator status in a channel that has no ops. This command will not work [...] if you are not a recognised chanop.

you were the only registered chanop

also:

...
2. You need to be opped on the channel.
...

noone can get opped in the channel. that's kinda the issue :\

if you can get control of the channel back, I request that you op some of the people that are usually in there? swift and myself are the only people that I've seen speak of those that are usually around, but ash-omen or o3pcah are also good bets if they are around

[Kevlar]

I can't connect for some reason(internet connection is fine)

EDIT: Figured it out, dont worry.

[omega329]

This appears to be rather unactive, it was a good idea, maybe we could use it for chatting in HD?

[jan709]

this looks (especially the very first post) incredibly complecated!
And i suck with computers, every program i touch just self destructs

[AG-wolf]

bah, IRC is ludicrously easy.

I like Omega's prospect, using it to chat when playing online matches, though.

[archman]

Yes, IRC is the best idea for chatting. You don't even need msn and tons of addresses for it. You just name the server and room and voila!
And if you go to www.mibbit.com, you don't even need anything installed!

Cheers, archie

[Darkdrium777]

Why not try and use chat rooms on PS3 instead? Sure it's heavily censored, and has a short limit, but you can reach all the people in your room. Not everyone has the PC and the PS3 plugged in the same screen (And even then it takes a while to switch inputs).

[AG-wolf]

Because using the stupid chat feature on the PS3 adds yet one more variable for potential freezes and other nonsense while playing/loading. I've already had enough issues with the PS3, not to mention my first and only attempt at using the in-game chat resulted in a freeze and busted controller out of sheer frustration.

IRC is a decent alternative because I'm sure at least most people have their entertainment center and computer in relative vicinity. I've seen a ton of people online here at the forums and on WOHD at the same time, so I know it's not an unreasonable prospect. And that www.mibbit.com website looks perfectly suited for people who don't want to bother installing an IRC client.

[NightArh]

The easiest way to enter this chat is to click here, type your nickname and channel #wipeoutzone

Everyone can do that!

[invernomuto]

Is the IRC channel still attended/alive?

[archman]

Yes, pretty silent, but it's still there. I used to lurk the place when I was at home ^^. (I'm lurking it now, as I'm home for 5 days )

[NightArh]

MSN doesn't rock. Am I right Archie?

[ACE-FLO]

MSN is not supposed to ... but it does!!!

Wipeoutzone IRC is supposed to - but doesnt?

I guess they only rock when people are using them - otherwise its a sad and lonely existence sorry, I found that really funny, and I'm quite blasted atm... (weed)

[NightArh]

I have about 250 contacts in ICQ and 42 of them are online now MSN list is... offline.
weed? you have to play Oscure Afrermath now Smoking is dangerous you know

[ACE-FLO]

guess I'll have to look into the wipeoutzone irc then

btw, your English is much much better now mate

[MyNameIsBom]

Hi, does anyone still go on this chat thing???

[SaturnReturn]

Don't think so.