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IRC Basics

I – Basic Introduction: What is IRC?

IRC means ‘Internet Relay Chat’. It is a series of chat rooms on a number of servers used for socializing and meeting with like minded individuals. This is where most of the socializing in the DB is done and one of our three biggest methods of mass communication, the other two being email groups and message boards. This course is an introduction into using IRC, written for beginning users and normal chatters. The Shadow Academy also offers an advanced course for channel operators in addition to this course.

II – Where to get IRC

Depending on your platform, you will need the correct client to access IRC. You can go to one of the following sites and follow the instructions there to download and install your client:

Windows = http://www.mirc.com/

Unix/Linux = http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/ircii/index.html

Mac = http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/mac/index.html

Further sections of this course have been written with Windows mIRC in mind. Other clients will offer you the same functions, but they may be different in terms of structure and aesthetics. Consult the application’s help file for details. The typed commands listed in section 04 are processed by the server and will work with all clients.

III – Servers

The IRC networks are made up of a number of servers or relays that will process, store and forward messages you type or see. You must connect to one of the servers and then you will be able to connect and talk to all users on servers of the same network. The Dark Brotherhood uses the Undernet network for their channels.

The servers on the undernet are quite temperamental so it is best that you find a few servers that let you connect easy and stick to them. The various servers are:

Montreal.QC.CA.Undernet.org

bucharest.ro.eu.undernet.org

Budapest.HU.EU.UnderNet.org

Diemen.NL.EU.Undernet.Org

Lidingo.SE.EU.Undernet.org

Manchester.UK.Eu.UnderNet.org

Chicago.IL.US.Undernet.org

newyork.ny.us.undernet.org

Tampa.FL.US.Undernet.org

There is no rhyme or reason to connecting. Some say it is easier to connect to servers near you, but that is not always true. Try out different servers and use whichever tends to give the best connection. Staying on your own continent is recommended, and some servers may reject you if you are connecting from too far away.

Besides undernet, there are other networks, but you cannot access the Brotherhood channels on those networks. The most used of those are:

QuakeNet

EFNet

DALNet

You can manually add servers to the startup connection screen. These will generally appear at the bottom of the list. Be aware that some of those servers may be of a very specialized nature and it is recommended to think twice before connecting to a server you do not know anything about – some of those servers exclusively deal with adult themes or pirated software. The Brotherhood does not use any servers outside Undernet.

IV – Basic Commands

The following is a list of IRC’s basic user executed commands:

/dns = IP Address. /dns .

/ignore = add nick to the ignore list. If ignore does not seem to work, go to the address book and enable ignore in the control section (it should normally be enabled when mIRC is first installed).

/ignore -d = Clears your ignore list. If you want to selectively delete names or review your ignore list, it is found in address book under control.

/join = joins channels. type /join #[channelname] (e.g. /join #db) in the status screen.

/me = emote, actions. type /me [action] (e.g. /me sits down).

/msg = /msg . Send a private message to a user

/nick = change your nickname. /nick GreatJedi would make your name “GreatJedi”. Nicks are limited to 9 characters. In trivia sessions, you indicate your score in your nick, e.g. “Kaiann-4” would mean Kaiann has four points.

/notify = add to the notify list. Go to the address book and enable notify in the notify section.

/query = /query . Start a private conversation with a user

/whois = /whois Brings up basic info on the nick typed.

V – DB Channels

Communication of IRC is done in channels (rooms). You have to join at least one channel to talk to anyone. You can find several thousand channels at any time, catering to the most diverse groups of users. The Brotherhood has their own set of channels, split into official Brotherhood channels, supporting channels and Clan channels.

Official channels:

#db – This is the main Brotherhood channel.

Supporting channels:

#DBGaming – This channel serves all forms of gaming and gaming competitions.

#ShadowAcademy – This channel serves the Shadow Academy.

#dbtor – This channel serves the DB guild in The Old Republic.

Unit Channels:

#arcona – Arcona

#naga_sadow – Naga Sadow

#plagueis – Plagueis

#scholae – Scholae Palatinae

#taldryan – Taldryan

#tarentum – Tarentum

#Odan-Urr – Odan-Urr

Unit channels are owned by the respective units and, while DB rules generally apply in these units, you must abide by the unit’s rules as well. Join a unit’s channel only if you’re on good terms with the members of that unit. When asked to leave a unit’s channel, do so. Not every unit is happy with members of other units in their channel at all times. During vendettas, units might restrict their channels to their own unit members in order to discuss strategy.

VI – Control codes

You can create colored text, bold text and underlines by using specific control codes in your text entry line. Use them sparingly – overuse of color and bold may lead to you getting kicked or even banned.

[CTRL-B] makes text bold. Use [CTRL-B] again to stop bold text.

[CTRL-U] makes text underlined. Use it again to end the underline

[CTRL-K] begins a color code. A small window will pop up showing the 16 available colors. To color just your text, enter one number after the [CTRL-K], to color the background as well, enter two separated by a comma. Go back to black on white with [CTRL-K]1,0

In your input line, control codes show up as black boxes.

VII – Advanced Functions

VII.A – DCC

The DCC (Direct computer-computer) function of IRC enables you to send or receive files. You will usually want to use “send” only, with the sender initiating the file transfer. Using “receive” will require the other user to have set up a folder with shared files which poses some system security dangers. It is recommended that all DB file transfers via IRC be done via DCC send.

To use DCC send, click on a user in the user list, then right-click to bring up the context menu. Select DCC/Send and choose the file to

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Special Magistrates to the Headmaster are the Headmaster's trusted assistants. They are tasked with assignments of great importance to the Shadow Academy and execute them with the full authority of the Headmaster.

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IRC means ‘Internet Relay Chat’. It is a series of chat rooms on a number of servers used for socializing and meeting with like minded individuals. This is where most of the socializing in the DB is done and one of our three biggest methods of mass communication, the other two being email groups and message boards. This course is an introduction into using IRC, written for beginning users and normal chatters. The Shadow Academy also offers an advanced course for channel operators in addition to this course. II – Where to get IRC Depending on your platform, you will need the correct client to access IRC. You can go to one of the following sites and follow the instructions there to download and install your client: Windows = http://www.mirc.com/ Unix/Linux = http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/ircii/index.html Mac = http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/mac/index.html Further sections of this course have been written with Windows mIRC in mind. Other clients will offer you the same functions, but they may be different in terms of structure and aesthetics. Consult the application’s help file for details. The typed commands listed in section 04 are processed by the server and will work with all clients. III – Servers The IRC networks are made up of a number of servers or relays that will process, store and forward messages you type or see. You must connect to one of the servers and then you will be able to connect and talk to all users on servers of the same network. The Dark Brotherhood uses the Undernet network for their channels. The servers on the undernet are quite temperamental so it is best that you find a few servers that let you connect easy and stick to them. The various servers are: Montreal.QC.CA.Undernet.org bucharest.ro.eu.undernet.org Budapest.HU.EU.UnderNet.org Diemen.NL.EU.Undernet.Org Lidingo.SE.EU.Undernet.org Manchester.UK.Eu.UnderNet.org Chicago.IL.US.Undernet.org newyork.ny.us.undernet.org Tampa.FL.US.Undernet.org There is no rhyme or reason to connecting. Some say it is easier to connect to servers near you, but that is not always true. Try out different servers and use whichever tends to give the best connection. Staying on your own continent is recommended, and some servers may reject you if you are connecting from too far away. Besides undernet, there are other networks, but you cannot access the Brotherhood channels on those networks. The most used of those are: QuakeNet EFNet DALNet You can manually add servers to the startup connection screen. These will generally appear at the bottom of the list. Be aware that some of those servers may be of a very specialized nature and it is recommended to think twice before connecting to a server you do not know anything about – some of those servers exclusively deal with adult themes or pirated software. The Brotherhood does not use any servers outside Undernet. IV – Basic Commands The following is a list of IRC’s basic user executed commands: /dns = IP Address. /dns . /ignore = add nick to the ignore list. If ignore does not seem to work, go to the address book and enable ignore in the control section (it should normally be enabled when mIRC is first installed). /ignore -d = Clears your ignore list. If you want to selectively delete names or review your ignore list, it is found in address book under control. /join = joins channels. type /join #[channelname] (e.g. /join #db) in the status screen. /me = emote, actions. type /me [action] (e.g. /me sits down). /msg = /msg . Send a private message to a user /nick = change your nickname. /nick GreatJedi would make your name “GreatJedi”. Nicks are limited to 9 characters. In trivia sessions, you indicate your score in your nick, e.g. “Kaiann-4” would mean Kaiann has four points. /notify = add to the notify list. Go to the address book and enable notify in the notify section. /query = /query . Start a private conversation with a user /whois = /whois Brings up basic info on the nick typed. V – DB Channels Communication of IRC is done in channels (rooms). You have to join at least one channel to talk to anyone. You can find several thousand channels at any time, catering to the most diverse groups of users. The Brotherhood has their own set of channels, split into official Brotherhood channels, supporting channels and Clan channels. Official channels: #db – This is the main Brotherhood channel. Supporting channels: #DBGaming – This channel serves all forms of gaming and gaming competitions. #ShadowAcademy – This channel serves the Shadow Academy. #dbtor – This channel serves the DB guild in The Old Republic. Unit Channels: #arcona – Arcona #naga_sadow – Naga Sadow #plagueis – Plagueis #scholae – Scholae Palatinae #taldryan – Taldryan #tarentum – Tarentum #Odan-Urr – Odan-Urr Unit channels are owned by the respective units and, while DB rules generally apply in these units, you must abide by the unit’s rules as well. Join a unit’s channel only if you’re on good terms with the members of that unit. When asked to leave a unit’s channel, do so. Not every unit is happy with members of other units in their channel at all times. During vendettas, units might restrict their channels to their own unit members in order to discuss strategy. VI – Control codes You can create colored text, bold text and underlines by using specific control codes in your text entry line. Use them sparingly – overuse of color and bold may lead to you getting kicked or even banned. [CTRL-B] makes text bold. Use [CTRL-B] again to stop bold text. [CTRL-U] makes text underlined. Use it again to end the underline [CTRL-K] begins a color code. A small window will pop up showing the 16 available colors. To color just your text, enter one number after the [CTRL-K], to color the background as well, enter two separated by a comma. Go back to black on white with [CTRL-K]1,0 In your input line, control codes show up as black boxes. VII – Advanced Functions VII.A – DCC The DCC (Direct computer-computer) function of IRC enables you to send or receive files. You will usually want to use “send” only, with the sender initiating the file transfer. Using “receive” will require the other user to have set up a folder with shared files which poses some system security dangers. It is recommended that all DB file transfers via IRC be done via DCC send. To use DCC send, click on a user in the user list, then right-click to bring up the context menu. Select DCC/Send and choose the file to	Administration Login / Admin Academy Staff Graduate Listing Primary Contacts Headmaster (HM): Solari The Headmaster manages the Shadow Academy. He is responsible for the training and development of the Dark Brotherhood's membership and acts as a resource for all new members. Special Magistrate(s): Troutrooper Special Magistrates to the Headmaster are the Headmaster's trusted assistants. They are tasked with assignments of great importance to the Shadow Academy and execute them with the full authority of the Headmaster.
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