Thread: How to get to Dreamviews IRC for dummies -- using Firefox IRC add-on ChatZilla

EDIT: The official DV server is irc.dreamviews.com, with the main channel being #DV - So replace any server and channel bits in the following guide accordingly (Or click the "Chat" button at the top navbar)

Complete each step before moving on to the next.


# Download Firefox.

You can download it at one of the above links you don't already have it. Obviously choose the version that's compatible with your operating system. (Alternatively you can download it HERE)
Complete the installation, and launch the browser with an active internet connection. (Set it to default browser when it asks you if you want to. Why? It's just better, and a faster browser than most.)


# Download the ChatZilla FF add-on.

Click the above button while using Firefox. (Alternatively you can download it HERE)
A little window should pop-up in Firefox warning you to only install add-ons from authors whom you trust. Click "Install Now".
It should take up to half a minute to download the add-on, and Firefox will automatically install it for you. Once it's finished installing, it will ask you to restart Firefox to complete. Click the button and wait for Firefox to restart.


# Start ChatZilla.
Once Firefox has restarted click 'Tools' in the Navigation Toolbar, and then click 'ChatZilla'.
When ChatZilla starts up, it should open in a new window -- it is not designed to run as a tab in Firefox.
There should be a long horizontal box at the bottom of the small ChatZilla window. Click it and type:
/attach irc.darkmyst.org

Wait a few seconds for it to work, then when the irc.darkmyst.org tab opens and loads, type:
/join #dreamviews

It should take a couple of seconds to load in a new tab. Once it's done you'll be connected to the Dreamviews IRC channel. You should automatically be able to send and receive messages.
To quit, type /part while on the #dreamviews channel tab. Then right click the window and select 'Disconnect From irc.darkmyst.org'. Then close the window.
If you want to get to Dreamviews IRC again, you can click tools > ChatZilla and follow the same steps. If you want to automatically connect to the #dreamviews channel when you start ChatZilla, then right click when you are connected to the channel, and select 'Open This Channel at Startup'.

You can change your nickname while in a channel by clicking on the button to the left of the input field (where you type), and select 'Change Nickname...'. If someone has already registered that nickname on irc.darkmyst.org then you will have to use another name, as it will automatically change to 'GuestXXX' after a few seconds. To register a nickname that isn't already taken once you've changed to it, type (without the '<' and '>'):
/NickServ REGISTER <password_you_want> <your_email_address>

When you've registered a nickname, nobody but you will be able to use it.
When you connect to irc.darkmyst.org or any of the channels on there (including #dreamviews), you'll be required to enter your password to 'login' under the nickname you've registered. To do that, type (without the '<' and '>'):
/NickServ IDENTIFY <your_registered_nickname> <password>

Note: If a registered nickname is not used for 30 days, the registration will expire and the nickname will be available for anyone to use.

If you want to learn some basic IRC user commands, you can click on the spoiler below.

Spoiler for Basic IRC commands with ChatZilla:

/join

Type /join #channelname -- to join a channel of your choice
Example: /join #dreamviews
What it looks like:
-->| YOU (CluD) have joined #dreamviews
=-= Topic for #dreamviews is “#dreamviews - Hi boys and girls. Artelis is your lover.”
=-= Topic for #dreamviews was set by artelis on Saturday, March 21, 2009 7:28:37 PM

/me

The /me is an action message.
Type /me 'action'
Example: /me waves hello
What it looks like:
CluD waves hello

/msg

Type /msg nickname (message) to start a private chat.
Example: /msg Timfishhat Hey, how are you?
What it looks like:
{CluD} Hey, how are you?

/nick

/nick changes your nickname
Example: type /nick newnickname (limit 9 characters)
What it looks like: I typed /nick ClouDStalker
=-= CluD is now known as ClouDStalker

/notice

A notice is used to send a short message to another person without opening up a private window.
Type /notice nickname (message)
Example: /notice Timfishhat Please show me your fish hat.
What it looks like:
from(CluD) Please show me your fish hat.

/part

Type /part -- to leave one channel
Type /partall -- to leave all the channels you are in

/ping

Type /ping nickname.
What this command does is give you the ping time, or lag time, between you and the person you pinged. Lag can be explained as the amount of time it takes for you to type your message and for others to read your messages. Unfortunately, lag is always a part of IRC, although most times it's not a problem, just a nuisance.
Example: /ping CluD
What it looks like:
[INFO] Ping reply from CluD in 1.05 seconds.

/query

Similar to the /msg, except it forces a window to pop open.
Type /query nickname (message)
Example: /query Timfishhat^ Sooo....what's new?
What it looks like:
{ClouDStalker} soooo....what's new?

/quit

Type /quit to leave IRC altogether. This disconnects from the server.
Example: /quit
What it looks like:
<--| CluD has left #dreamviews

/ignore

Unfortunately, there will be times when you don't want to talk to someone, or else someone may be harassing you.
By typing /ignore nickname, you will not receive anymore messages from that person.
Example: /ignore CluD
To Unignore them, type /unignore CluD
What it looks like:
[INFO] You are now ignoring clud.
[INFO] You are no longer ignoring clud.

/whois

Type /whois nickname to see a bit more information about another user. You'll see what server another person is using, or what their ISP is. Pretty helpful when you don't recognise a nickname that wants to chat. You may recognise the IP, (Internet Protocol) and then feel more comfortable carrying on a conversation. You'll also be able to see what other channels a person is in, which might be a good indicator if you really want to talk with them or not.
Example: /whois CluD
What it looks like:
=== CluD <[email protected]> “New Now Know How”
=== CluD is actually [email protected] [115.128.0.114]
=== CluD: member of @#dreamviews
=== CluD: attached to avalon.uk.eu.darkmyst.org “DarkMyst's European Stronghold”
=== CluD has identified for this nick
=== CluD: idle for 9 seconds (on since Sunday, March 22, 2009 2:38:47 AM)
--- End of WHOIS information for CluD.

/help

There's one more very helpful command, and probably the one you'll use a lot when first starting out.
Type /help, you'll see the the IRC Help Menu open up.
You can do a search from there, or you can type /help topic.
Either way, a TON of information at your fingertips.
Example: /help Basic IRC Commands

Some IRC commands will not work in ChatZilla, as it is not a *fully* integrated program. For the average user, it should make little or no difference at all.

###Now get into IRC.### kthnx


Fun alternative to Flashchat. Me like better, but use both. .__.


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If you somehow cannot use or refuse to use Firefox, then you can always use-
http://www.mibbit.com/chat/
With the below settings, obviously your desired nickname in place of 'desirednick'.