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Chat with AfterDawn regulars

Written by James Delahunty @ 20 Apr 2005 9:36 User comments (29)

Chat with AfterDawn regulars For those of you that don't know, several AfterDawn regulars have been hanging out on an IRC channel for the past couple of years. The channel is in no way endorsed, supported or promoted by AfterDawn, it is merely a hang-out spot. We decided to post this news because some AfterDawn members who would like to join the channel cannot due to lack of IRC experience. Now you have an easier alternative option.
Two of the regulars (THRH and CoZZa) have decided to host a Java Chat that will allow you to login to #ad_buddies. It is located at http://adbuddies.ccsau.info/and works with most browsers (has not been tested on Mac). You need Java installed on your machine, Microsoft Windows systems will normally have Microsoft JVM installed, but I find it works better when run on Sun Java JRE, which is available for free here http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp



Please remember that the channel is just a chatroom, not an option for quick support. If you need support then please go to our Discussion Forums.

For those of you who do use IRC already, then hurry up and join the channel.

Server: irc.stormchat.org
Channel: #ad_buddies

Or simply just click here to connect quickly if you are using a compatible client.

Have Fun!

EDIT: Do NOT use your AfterDawn forum password when the java IRC client asks you to provide a nickname and password. That is only for people who have registered their nickname on the stormchat irc network, not on AfterDawn.

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29 user comments

120.4.2005 21:51

HELL YEAH!!! Party in the channel...I'll bring the beer! Great job you guys for hooking up the java chat...and the article is very informative. Looks like the channel is going to be super packed now! ;p

220.4.2005 22:03

Thanks Dela :-) Hope to see you all pop in and say hi, and maybe hang about for a bit.

321.4.2005 00:31

Hello folks! I am very much looking forward to seeing loads of new faces in our channel. Thanks to CoZZa and TRHR for all their hard work.

421.4.2005 06:12

Nice Job, Dela. login people, have a chat, shoot the breeze.... P.S. ...and now Oriphus has no excuse for not droppin in.

521.4.2005 06:12

Ye c'mon in guys.. it will b crazy sometimes ..coz there are loadsa nuts in there.but ul survive..like i hav ..he he

621.4.2005 14:15

now win I try to login the window just closes and nothing happens.

721.4.2005 14:18

Check your Java install - make sure you have the latest and your security settings allow it.

821.4.2005 14:53

Im on now just using mIRC.

921.4.2005 17:08

<philipman> Just like Taz says, make sure your security settings in your browser are correct, you have allow java and java script in your browser, and accept the safety certificate when it pops up. That's it. Make sure your popup blocker isn't blocking the java popup as well.

1022.4.2005 12:25

The more the merrier! =D

1122.4.2005 15:36

It is very fun more people should go on it.

1223.4.2005 10:08
westsidec
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what software that is free can i use to decrypt vide games

1323.4.2005 10:40

@westsidec If you are looking for decrypter software for video games, check out the ps2/xbox forum. This is just an article pertaining to the AfterDawn webchat that was created. ;)

1426.4.2005 10:50

whats the chan/netowrk?

1526.4.2005 12:23

irc.stormchat.org /j #ad_buddies

1626.4.2005 12:25

It's in his signature, and mine.......... irc.stormchat.org:6667 #ad_buddies If you do not have an IRC client you can join us using the Java client developed by TRHR and COZZa @ http://adbuddies.ccsau.info/ come on in. :o)

179.7.2005 19:28

Just to let people know, if http://adbuddies.ccsau.info/ is down, use http://adbuddies.ccsau.com/ Thanks. aka TRHR

1824.7.2005 18:08

where do i go to get movies before they come to theaters at what web site do i go to plz help me out ? thank you much

1924.7.2005 22:33

Ploaris, Welcome to Afterdawn, This news article, and the comments that follow it are concerning the chat room, and the facility to join via a Java client. You will not find what you are looking for here. Nor will you find directions. Please take a look at the forum rules. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487

2026.9.2005 20:47

ANYONE HERE HAVE PROBLEM WITH WINDOWS XP NOT READING NEWER DVDS BUT READING OLDER ONES

2126.9.2005 22:00

NO, BUT IT WOULD APPEAR YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOU CAPS LOCK. ...and you are asking your question in the wrong place!!!

2221.1.2006 03:27

Cmon folks, it's not that difficult. You can either click on the link and use the java client at: http://adbuddies.ccsau.com/chat/index.html Or you can use mIRC to connect to one of the following: massive.stormchat.org:6667 beerrocks.stormchat.org:6667 ewpub.stormchat.org:6667 and then join the #ad_buddies channel *** UPDATED *** there is a guide to connecting with mIRC here: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/305243 See ya soon T

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 18 Feb 2006 @ 4:19

2321.1.2006 04:02

i'll try those different addresses but i've not been able to get any of this to work, have even had cozza trying stuff out and it still didn't work. will have a go at those addresses a bit later

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 21 Jan 2006 @ 4:02

2421.1.2006 04:16

Hey Creaky, How did u end up going with your Router? The first thing to try to see if its your router thats blocking it is to DMZ it to your PC. Just log into your router, then go into Advanced then Port Forwarding on the left. There should be an option to Enable DMZ and IP Address (thats the IP of your computer) Hit apply, reboot router and see how it goes. If its still aint workin, jump on MSN and we will keep trying CoZZa

2521.1.2006 04:21

k, i've just gotta pop out, then i'll get on msn wth you and Mr. Taz and i'll attack my router too. back in a bit

2621.1.2006 10:51

soz creaky, I got caught up with other stuff. But i'm in the uk too so maybe catch you tomorrow (Sunday) and we can have a run at it then. :)

2731.1.2006 02:50

update: creaky is now able to connect :) and there is plenty of room for more. If you have tried to connect to our chatroom and had problem gettin in, please PM me and I will help. :)

2831.1.2006 02:55

yer sorry, haven't dropped in there much since you guys got me sorted, will try and drop in after work later

2918.2.2006 04:20

*** UPDATED *** there is a new guide to connecting with mIRC here: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/305243

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