1 reply to this topic

[Rayth Mistwalker]

This is a FAQ for the IRC Chat. If you are looking for a FAQ about YVD, click HERE.

If you have any suggestions regarding this FAQ, see any errors, or notice any out-dated information, please send me a private message on these forums and I will fix this asap.

IRC Frequently Asked Questions
For: Irc.XeroCreative.Com
Updated: 23 June 2011 by Rayth (Added section 1.1.3)

Table of Contents
To find a section regarding your question, click the section number on the right.

Getting Started..............................................................1.0

• Joining the Network...................................................1.1
  
  • mIRC Users......................................................1.1.1
    
  • Non-mIRC Users (WebChat)...............................1.1.2
    
  • YVD Chat Users................................................1.1.3
• Changing your Nickname............................................1.2
  
• Registering your Nickname.........................................1.3

Official XC Channels.......................................................2.0

• #YVD.......................................................................2.1
  
  • What is #YVD....................................................2.1.1
    
  • Rules of #YVD...................................................2.1.2
    
  • Duel Requests...................................................2.1.3
• #XCT.......................................................................2.2
  
  • What is #XCT....................................................2.2.1
    
  • Rules of #XCT...................................................2.2.2
    
  • Tournament Brief...............................................2.2.3
• #Rulings...................................................................2.3
  
  • What is #Rulings................................................2.3.1
    
  • Rules of #Rulings...............................................2.3.2
• #Helpdesk................................................................2.4
  
  • What is #Helpdesk.............................................2.4.1
    
  • Rules of #Helpdesk............................................2.4.2
• #XCC.......................................................................2.5
  
  • What is #XCC....................................................2.5.1
    
  • Rules of #XCC...................................................2.5.2
• #XCRadio.......................................................................2.6
  
  • What is #XCRadio....................................................2.6.1
    
  • Rules of #XCRadio...................................................2.6.2

Services Commands.......................................................3.0

• NickServ...................................................................3.1
  
  • Registering your nickname..................................3.1.1
    
  • Grouping nicknames together..............................3.1.2
    
  • Identifying to a nickname...................................3.1.3
    
  • Dropping/Unregistering a nickname......................3.1.4
    
  • Nickname is in use? (Ghost command).................3.1.5
    
  • Changing your Password.....................................3.1.6
    
  • Nickserv changed my name and can't get back!.....3.1.7
    
  • Listing nicknames in a group...............................3.1.8
    
  • Listing channels you have access on.....................3.1.9
• ChanServ.................................................................3.2
  • Register a channel.............................................3.2.1
    
  • Adding people to Access.....................................3.2.2
    
  • Changing Topic.................................................3.2.3
    
  • Logging into another channel with password..........3.2.4
    
  • Log out as owner in another channel....................3.2.5
    
  • Kick/Ban...........................................................3.2.6
    
  • Get Status via chanserv......................................3.2.7
• BotServ....................................................................3.3
  • List all available bots.........................................3.3.1
    
  • Assign a bot.....................................................3.3.2
    
  • UnAssign a bot.................................................3.3.3
• MemoServ...............................................................3.4
  • Sending a Memo...............................................3.4.1
    
  • List your inbox..................................................3.4.2
    
  • Read a memo..................................................3.4.3
    
  • Delete a memo.................................................3.4.4

Channel Commands.......................................................4.0

• Common Channel modes and setting them..................4.1
  • Ban Modes........................................................4.1.1
    
  • User Status Modes.............................................4.1.2
    • Voice.........................................................4.1.2.1
      
    • Halfop.......................................................4.1.2.2
      
    • Operator....................................................4.1.2.3
      
    • SuperOp/Admin/Protect................................4.1.2.4
      
    • Owner........................................................4.1.2.5
  • Invite only Channel.............................................4.1.3
    
  • Secret Channel....................................................4.1.4
    
  • Moderated Channel.............................................4.1.5
    
  • Limited Channel..................................................4.1.6
    
  • Passworded Channel............................................4.1.7
    
  • Only Registered can Join......................................4.1.8
    
  • No kicks allowed..................................................4.1.9
    
  • No Swearing!.......................................................4.1.10
• Changing a Topic........................................................4.2
  
• Kicking someone.........................................................4.3
  
• Banning someone........................................................4.4

Other Commands.............................................................5.0

• Join/Part a Channel......................................................5.1
  
• Listing channels............................................................5.2
  
• Send a private message/query.......................................5.3
  
• WHOIS/WHOWAS.........................................................5.4

Edited by Rayth, 23 June 2011 - 06:11 AM.

[Rayth Mistwalker]

==========================================================================
1.0 Getting Started
==========================================================================

1.1 Joining the Network

• 1.1.1 Q: How do I connect on mIRC?
  A: Firstly make sure you actually have mIRC! You can get it from This Page! After mIRC is set up just simple type "/server irc.xerocreative.com".  Once connected just use the normal commands you would elsewhere.
  
  
• 1.1.2 Q: How do I connect via the WebChat?
  A: You can go onto the webchat by going to This Page on the XeroCreative website.
  
  
• 1.1.3 Q: I use the YVD Chat and get the message "ERROR : Valid name, no data record of requested type". What do I do?
  A: If you get this error simply type /server irc.xerocreative.com in the chat applet and it should work.

1.2 Q: How do I change my nickname?
A: You can change your nickname simply by typing "/nick NEWNICK". For example, if my nickname was Joe and I wanted to change to MrJoe, I would type "/nick MrJoe"

1.3 Q: How do I register my nickname?
A: Please reger to This Command to register your nickname.

==========================================================================
2.0 Official XC Channels
==========================================================================

2.1 #YVD

• 2.1.1 Q: What is #YVD?
  A: #YVD is the server's main channel. This is the channel you are most likely to fine a duelist if you are looking for a duel.
  
  
• 2.1.2 Q: What are the Rules in #YVD
  A: All rules of #YVD can be found Here! However, Please note that just because something is not on that page that is is acceptable. If you think it is wrong, it most likely is. Remember: the ops can remove you for any reason they feel is necesary.
  
  
• 2.1.3 Q: How do I request a duel?
  A: You can request a duel by simple sending a message in the #YVD channel. A good format to use is something such has "Requesting a duel // YVD 9.1 // Adv. Format // PM Me". Never give out your Server name or IP address in the main #YVD Channel.

2.2 #XCT

• 2.2.1 Q: What is #XCT
  A: #XCT is the Official Tournament channel of XeroCreative (XeroCreative Tournament). This is the channel you should join when you find out about an XCT hosted by one of the official XC Tournament Directors
  
  
• 2.2.2 Q: Rules of #XCT
  A: #XCT Channel follows the same rules as #YVD located Here. These are NOT the tournament rules.
  
  
• 2.2.3 Q: What is a tournament and how does it work?
  A: A tournament is a contest where duelists compete to get to, and win the finals. They can range in number from 8 up to anything. Usual TD Preference is maximum of 32 People. You will know when there is an XCT because the TD's send out a global message to every user on the network at least twice.
  Different tournaments have different rules so be sure to pay attention to the rules before you join and during the tournament.

2.3 #Rulings

• 2.3.1 Q: What is #Rulings
  A: #Rulings is the official channel to go for help on a card ruling. Any rulings in here are FINAL when given by one of the Rulings staff.
  
  
• 2.3.2 Q: What the the rules in #Rulings
  A: #Rulings Channel follows the same rules as #YVD located Here.

2.4 #Helpdesk

• 2.4.1 Q: What is #Helpdesk
  A: #Helpdesk is the official Support channel of XeroCreative on IRC. Go here if you need help with IRC or YVD Technical support. #Helpdesk does NOT deal with #YVD Bans or bans in any other channel.
  
  
• 2.4.2 Q: What rules are in place for #Helpdesk
  A: #Helpdesk Channel follows the same rules as #YVD located Here.

2.5 #XCC

• 2.5.1 Q: What is #XCC
  A: #XCC is the Official channel for the XeroCreative Championships.  This officially starts in March of 2011.
  
  
• 2.5.2 Q: What rules apply in #XCC
  A: #XCC Channel follows the same rules as #YVD located Here.

2.6 #XCRadio

• 2.6.1 Q: What is #XCRadio
  A: #XCRadio is the Official Channel for XeroCreative Radio. Join this to tune in and make requests! Opened Officially on the 5th March 2011.
  
  
• 2.6.2 Q: What rules apply in #XCRadio
  A: #XCC Channel follows the same rules as #YVD located Here.
  
  
• 2.6.3 Q: How does AutoDJ Work?
  A: To use the AutoDJ you must first search it's database using the !s command. Then copy/paste the request. Note: Some songs may be tagged in a way they won't work as requests. This is being fixed.

==========================================================================
3.0 Services Commands
==========================================================================

NickServ

• 3.1.1 Q: How do I register my nickname?
  A: You can register your nickname by typing "/msg nickserv register YOUR-PASSWORD YOUR-EMAIL". Please be sure to use a secure password and a VALID email address. Please do NOT use an AOL email address as you will not recieve our registration email. Our recommended is GMail which always recieve our emails. Once this is done, go check your emails for further instructions! NOTE: If you already have a registered nickname, please refer to the Group Command.
  
  
• 3.1.2 Q: How do I group my nicknames together?
  A: You can group your nicknames together using the command "/Msg nickserv group YOUR-MAIN-NICKNAME YOUR-PASSWORD". Replace YOUR-MAIN-NICKNAME with your Registered nickname and then your password. Grouping your nicknames together saves you from registering again. You can have up to 8 nicknames in your group.
  
  
• 3.1.3 Q: My nickname is Registered. How do I Identify to it so that My nickname isn't Changed?
  A: Login to your nickname by typing "/msg nickserv identify YOUR-PASSWORD". Please note that you do not need to re-identify every time you change to another nickname in your Group. NickServ will send you a notice if you have to identify.
  
  
• 3.1.4 Q: How do I drop a nickname I don't use anymore?
  A: You can drop (Unregister) a nickname by typing "/msg nickserv drop NICKNAME". Please note: NICKNAME is only required if you are not already on the nickname to be dropped. If you are on the nickname you are dropping you can simply type "[/b]/msg nickserv drop[/b]". This also allows other people to then register the nickname you have dropped.
  
  
• 3.1.5 Q: My registered Nickname is in Use but I am not on it. What can I do?
  A: If your nickname is in Use and it is NOT you, this can be for 2 reasons:
  1. Someone else has "stolen" your nickname and Knows your Password.
  2. Your connection has dropped and the server hasn't realised it and so the "Ghost" is still online.
  In these cases simply use the command "/msg nickserv ghost NICKNAME PASSWORD" and this will kill the name. You may then type "/nick NICKNAME" and then Identify as mentioned above. If your nickname was stolen please be sure to change your password using This Command
  
  
• 3.1.6 Q: How can I change my password?
  A: First, make sure you are logged into your nickname with IDENTIFY. Then you may use the command "/msg nickserv set password NEWPASSWORD". This will change the password for your whole group so be sure to remember it.
  
  
• 3.1.7 Q: I was changed to a Guest nick and can't get back on my nick. What do I do?
  A: When nickserv changes a user to a Guest nick (due to the identify command not being used fast enough), It places a hold on the nickname for around 15 seconds to prevent someone using that nickname straight away. You can release it early by typing "/msg nickserv release NICKNAME PASSWORD". This will allow you to change to that nickname.
  
  
• 3.1.8 Q: How do I see all the nicknames in my group?
  A: You can see all the nicknames in your registered group by typing "/msg nickserv glist".
  
  
• 3.1.9 Q: How do I see what channels I have access on?
  A: You can see which channels you have access on by typing "/msg nickserv alist".

Chanserv

• 3.2.1 Q: How do I register a channel?
  A: You can register a channel by typing "/msg chanserv register CHANNEL CHANNELPASSWORD DESCRIPTION" providing you meet certain requirements:
  1. Your nickname MUST be registered. See This Command for help with registering your nickname.
  2. You must have Op (@) Status in the channel you are trying to register.
  3. The channel must not already be registered.
  
  
• 3.2.2 Q: How do I add/remove people to Access on my Channel?
  A: As long as a person's nickname is registered, they can be added to the access list of a channel. This is done with one of 4 chanserv commands:
  "/msg chanserv sop CHANNEL add NICKNAME" - adds Channel Admin.
  "/msg chanserv aop CHANNEL add NICKNAME" - adds Channel Operator.
  "/msg chanserv hop CHANNEL add NICKNAME" - adds Channel Halfop.
  "/msg chanserv vop CHANNEL add NICKNAME" - adds Channel Auto-Voice.
  Removing a user from access is done simply by replacing "add" with "del".
  
  
• 3.2.3 Q: How do I change my Channel Topic?
  A: You can change your Channel Topic in a number of ways:
  1. Typing "/topic NEW TOPIC HERE" (Halfop Required)
  2. Typing "/msg chanserv topic CHANNEL NEWTOPICHERE" (Channel Owner Required)
  3. Double Click in Channel (mIRC) and edit the topic bar at top. (Halfop Required)
  
  
• 3.2.4 Q: Someone gave me the Channel Founder Password. How do I identify so I can have Owner Status?
  A: You can identify as a channel Owner by typing "/msg chanserv IDENTIFY CHANNEL PASSWORD". You can then type "!Owner" in the channel to get Owner Status (Providing a Botserv bot is Present).
  
  
• 3.2.5 Q: How do I log out, Or log other people out from a channel as owner after they Identify?
  A: If you wish to log yourself out (And you're not founder), just type "/msg chanserv logout CHANNEL". If you are founder, you can log all other users out by typing that command, or by specifying a NICKNAME after CHANNEL you can log a certain user out.
  
  
• 3.2.6 Q: How do I Kick/Ban someone from a channel and What different commands can I use to do so?
  A: There are 3 main chanserv commands to kick someone from a channel:
  "/msg chanserv KICK CHANNEL NICK REASON" - Kicks a user from a channel. Reason is optional.
  "/msg chanserv BAN CHANNEL NICK REASON" - Kick/Bans a user from a channel. Reason is optional.
  "/msg chanserv AKICK CHANNEL ADD NICK/HOST REASON" - An akick is an auto-kick. If a ban is removed and the person joins they will be instantly kicked. Specifying a NICK requires that nickname to be registered, and it will hit all nicks in the group. Specifying a host will kick-ban all users matching the host.
  
  
• 3.2.7 Q: How  can I get status via chanserv?
  A: You can gain status by typing "/msg chanserv STATUS CHANNEL". You must have the relevant status in the access list (or higher to do so). Replace STATUS with VOICE, HALFOP, OP, PROTECT or OWNER. You can remove your status via chanserv by putting DE in front of the status (Example: DEVOICE)

BotServ

• 3.3.1 Q: How do I get a list of all available bots?
  A: You can get a list of all available bots by typing "/msg botserv botlist"
  
  
• 3.3.2 Q: How do I assign a bot to my Channel?
  A: Once you have picked a bot from the Botlist you can assign one to your channel by typing "/msg botserv assign CHANNEL BOTNAME". If there is a bot already it will swap it over.
  
  
• 3.3.3 Q: How do I unassign a bot from my Channel?
  A: To unassign a bot from your channel just type "/msg botserv unassign CHANNEL". Please note: If you are doing this to change bot, just assign the new bot and the current one will be unassigned automatically.

MemoServ

3.4.1 Q: How do I send a memo?
A: You can send a memo by typing "/msg memoserv send NICKNAME MESSAGE". You can only send a memo to a registered nickname.


• 3.4.2 Q: How do I list all the memos I have?
  A: Too see your memo inbox just type "/msg memoserv list".
  
  
• 3.4.3 Q:  How do I read a memo?
  A: You can read a memo by typing "/msg memoserv read MEMO-NUMBER". You can see the last memo you recieved by replacing MEMO-NUMBER with LAST.
  
  
• 3.4.4 Q: How do I delete a memo?
  A: You can delete a memo by typing "/msg memoserv del MEMO-NUMBER". You can replace MEMO-NUMBER with ALL to delete all your memos.

==========================================================================
4.0 Channel Commands
==========================================================================

4.1 Common Channel Modes and Setting Them

Before I go into detail about the common channel modes, please note that ALL modes are case sensitive. There is a difference between o and O.


• 4.1.1 Q: Channel mode +b?
  A: Channel mode +b is a BAN mode. Users matching the banmask can not enter the channel. If already in the channel and not kicked, they cannot talk in the channel, or change name while in the channel. Syntax: "/mode CHANNEL +b NICK|HOST"
  Examples:
  /mode #Helpdesk +b Joe - Bans nickname Joe.
  /mode #Helpdesk +b *!*@Joes.Host.Here - bans Joe by his host.
  /mode #Helpdesk +b *!IDENT@* - ban based on Ident.
  /mode #Helpdesk +b Joe@IDENT@Joes.Host.Here - full host mask ban.
  You must be halfop or higher to set this mode.
  
  
• 4.1.2 Q: User Status Modes?
  A: The syntax for all modes in this section is "/mode CHANNEL +/-MODE NICK"
  
  
  • 4.1.2.1 Q: What is +v (Voice)
    A: Voice mode allows people to talk while banned and when channel is moderated. You must be halfop or higher to set this mode.
    
    
  • 4.1.2.2 Q: What is +h (Halfop)
    A: Halfops are able to set various channel modes, change the channel topic and voice other users. Halfops can NOT give other people halfop. You must be an Op or higher to set this mode.
    
    
  • 4.1.2.3 Q: What is +o (Op)
    A: Ops (Operators) are the main security force in a channel. They have control over most channel modes. Please note that ops CAN op/deop each other. You must be Op or higher to set this mode.
    
    
  • 4.1.2.4 Q: What is +a (Admin/Protect)
    A: Admin (A.K.A. Protect, Sop) is the second highest Channel rank. Only a channel owner may set this mode. There are no differences between this rank and Op except that Ops cannot destatus a user who is Admin and admins cannot destatus each other.
    
    
  • 4.1.2.5 Q: What is +q (Owner)
    A: Owners are in ultimate control of a channel. They can use any mode (except ones limited to IRC Operators) and control who has status in a channel. You must have owner in order to set someone as an owner.
  
  
• 4.1.3 Q: How do I make my channel Invite Only?
  A: You can make a channel invite only by typing "/mode CHANNEL +i". For a user to get in the channel then they must recieve an invite from an Op or higher who types "/invite NICK CHANNEL" This mode is available to Halfops or higher.
  
  
• 4.1.4 Q: What is a secret channel and how do I set it?
  A: A secret channel is one that does not show up on the /LIST command or when you /WHOIS someone who is in the channel. The only way you would see it, is if you are in it yourself. To set this mode type "/mode CHANNEL +s" (Please do not confuse with "S" which is a different mode.) This mode is available to Ops or higher.
  
  
• 4.1.5 Q: What is a moderated Channel?
  A: A moderatd channel is one where users are required to have Voice in order to speak in the channel. This can be set by typing "/mode CHANNEL +m". This mode is available to Halfops or higher.
  
  
• 4.1.6 Q: What is a limited channel?
  A: A limited channel is one where only a certain number of people can join. Once a channel reaches it's limit, no more may join untill one leaves. This can be set by typing "/mode CHANNEL +l LIMIT". This mode is available to Ops or higher.
  
  
• 4.1.7 Q: What is a passworded  channel?
  A: A passworded channel is one where a user must specify the password to get in. To join a user types "/join CHANNEL PASSWORD". The password can be set by Halfops or higher by typing "/mode CHANNEL +k PASSWORD".
  
  
• 4.1.8 Q: How can I set so only registered people can join my channel?
  A: You can set it so that only registered nicknames may join a channel by typing "/mode CHANNEL +R". This can be done by Ops or higher.
  
  
• 4.1.9 Q: How can I stop standard kicks in my channel?
  A: Standard kicks (done with the /kick commands) can be stopped by doing "/mode CHANNEL +Q". This can be done by Ops or higher.
  
  
• 4.1.10 Q: Can I censor out swearing in my channel?
  A: Yes! If you're an Op or higher, simply type "/mode CHANNEL +G". This will replace any swearing with "<censored>".

4.2 Q: How do I Change my channel topic?
A: Please see THIS SECTION on changing a channel topic.

4.3 Q: How can I kick someone from my channel?
A: Please see THIS SECTION on kicking people.

4.4 Q: How can I ban someone from my channel?
A: Please see THIS SECTION on banning people.

==========================================================================
5.0 Other Commands
==========================================================================

5.1 Q: How do I Join/Part a Channel
A: You can join a channel by typing "/join CHANNEL" and hence part it by typing "/part CHANNEL".

5.2 Q: How do I list all channels on the network?
A: You can list all channels on a network by typing "/LIST". Users on mIRC will have the list in a new window. Users on the WebChat will have to check their status window.
If you use a different client, check that clients documentation.

5.3 Q: What is a Private Message/Query and how do I send one?
A: A Private Message (PM) or Query, is a message that is sent only to one person. You have a private chat window with that one person only.  You can send one in two ways:
"/msg NICKNAME MESSAGE" - This does not open a chat window for you but sends to the target.
"/query NICKNAME MESSAGE" - This does the same as above but also opens the window for you. Not specifying a message will open a window and not send a message.

5.4 Q: What is WHOIS and WHOWAS?
A: A WHOIS is a way to see some information about a user, such as hostname, realname set in client, channels they are in, if they are away and what server they are connected to on the network. This can be done by typing "/whois NICKNAME".
A WHOWAS shows some information about who a person wa while on the network such as host and realname set in client. This can be done by typing "/whowas NICKNAME".

Edited by Rayth, 23 June 2011 - 06:08 AM.