User:Phazer11/Unofficial Chatroom

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Connecting to the [Un]Official Chatroom

Introduction

Why should people join the chat? Why is it important to you?
Phazer11:	The chat is important for me so I can get to know users better, it also allows me to help users whenever they have quick questions that are either too trivial for the forum and helps me coordinate with other users for the purposes of content creation such as textures, meshes, guide development, critiques, etc. There's also the social aspect. Normally I'd chat with one or two of my friends I met from the STEP forums at a time but this way we can all be there and even talk with other people that might not be on our lists. You could learn some interesting tidbits from other members, have chats in other languages just to see who shares another language with you and possibly even help you formulate your sentences in another language. I had an interesting conversation with Mangaclub in german one day, it was refreshing.
Hishutup:	I found out that after joining and just hanging around that I was able to talk with other people that I normally wouldn't ever talk to. I was able to get people's opinions when I was writing my guide as well as help out others with their issues. The chat isn't just for talking about STEP and STEP related things but rather it about just enjoying talking with other people that have very similar interests but sometimes it can get a little crazy... Ganda, I'm keeping my eye on you >.>
Gandaganza:	Somewhere to talk to like-minded people after a day of work is just great! So come around, this is not only a place to get support but where you can also relax and have some fun :D Right back at you Hishy <.<
Audley:	X

NOTE:

If you are paranoid about being anonymous while online then check out the anonymity guide (VERY WIP.

First Time User Guide

A. Log onto Web IRC Client:

1. In the Nickname: field:
   • Please use your S.T.E.P. forum Username.
     • If the Username that you use on S.T.E.P. is unavailable then add another letter/number/special characters so that other members in the chat can identify your S.T.E.P. account.
     • If you prefer an alternative Username then it may be difficult for others to properly identify you.
2. In the Channels: field:
   • At this point in time you will NOT be able to access the Unofficial STEP Chatroom because the room requires a registered Nickname, you may leave it on #Rizon for now.
   • You will be able to access the channel later in this guide.
3. After you are finished:
   • Click [Connect]
4. A dialogue box will appear and reads:

   Your nick is not registered. Would you like to register it now?

   NOTE: You MUST wait 30 seconds between logging in and registering your nick.

   • Click [Ok].
5. A different dialogue box will appear that reads:

   Please enter a valid email address.

   • In the field fill out an email address that you want your Nickname to link to.
   • Click [Ok].
6. Another dialogue box will appear and reads:

   Please enter a password for this nick.

   • Enter your desired password.
     • I would recommend a strong password to keep your Nickname safe.
     • Please do NOT share your password to any one, even friends.
   • Click [Ok].
7. The last dialogue box will appear and reads:

   Please enter the code sent to your email to complete the registration process.

   • Leave that box open for the time being.
8. Go to your email that the Nickname was linked to.
9. Look for something similar to:

   Please type "/msg NickServ confirm XXXXXXXXX" to complete registration.

   • The "XXXXXXXXX" is going to be a unique set of characters that you need.
   • Highlight the code and copy it to clipboard.
10. Go back to the Rizon page that had the dialogue box still open.
    • Paste the code in the dialogue box.
    • Click [Ok].

B. Your Nickname on Rizon is now registered and you can immediately access the room by selecting the input box at the very bottom of the page.

• Type the following:

  /j #STEP-Chat

C. Congratulations you should be in the room.

NOTE:

If you were unable to access the room or encountered something that prevents you from continuing then make a post on the Unofficial Chatroom topic.

Rizon Network Related Commands

Common Rizon commands and helpful tips

• If you type someones name then that member will receive an alert.

This is handy if you want someone's attention and or you want to talk specifically to that person.

The alert will depend on how the member has it set up and the client they are using.

• /me <message>

Puts what you say into third person.

/me says hello

• /nick <username>

Changes your current Nickname to the one that you type after the command.

The example given is a joke, please do NOT abuse this command.

/nick Antiphazer11

Rizon Nickname Password Recovery

1. Log onto Rizon Web IRC Client:
2. In the Nickname: field:
   • Use any Nickname because the purpose is to have you join the default channel
3. In the Channels: field:
   • At this point in time you will NOT be able to access the Unofficial STEP Chatroom because the room requires a registered Nickname, you may leave it on #Rizon for now.
   • You will be able to access the STEP channel later when you have a registered Nickname.
4. After you are finished:
   • Click [Connect]
5. A dialogue box will appear and reads:

   Your nick is not registered. Would you like to register it now?

   • Click [Cancel].
6. Click the input field at the bottom of the window and type

   /msg NickServ RESETPASS <Nickname>

   • In the <Nickname> type the Nickname that you had registered and lost the password.
     • You should receive a message from NickServ that reads

       A passcode has been sent to Hishy's e-mail address.

     • You will receive an email at the email that you used to register with.
7. Leave the Rizon page open.
8. Go to your email that the Nickname was linked to.
9. Look for something similar to:

   Please type "/msg NickServ ENTERCODE <Nickname> XXXXXXXXX" to complete registration.

   • The "XXXXXXXXX" is going to be a unique set of characters that you need.
   • Highlight the code and copy it to clipboard.
10. Go back to the Rizon page that was left open.
    • Paste the code in the dialogue box.
    • Press the Enter key.
      • You should receive a message from NickServ that reads

        Password changed to <Temp password>

      • The <Temp password> is randomly generated password.
        • Record the random password.
11. Type "/nick <Nickname>"
    • In the <Nickname>, type your Nickname.
12. A dialogue box will pop up that reads

    • Please enter your nickname password

13. Type the randomly generated password and press the enter key.
14. Type "/msg NickServ SET PASSWORD <password>"
    • In the <password> type your desired password.
15. You should receive a message from Nickserv that reads

    Password changed.

16. Congratulations, you have successfully recovered your password.

Rizon Change Vhost

What is a Vhost?

It allows you to change your hostname to something besides your internet provider and designation on rizon's network.

Here are some resources.

• Rizon Wiki

Instructions

1. Log into Rizon.
   • The channel does not matter.
   • The Nickname must be registered
2. Make sure Vhost that you want complies with Rizon Rules.
3. Type the following

   /msg HostServ REQUEST <vhost.goes.here>

4. In the "<vhost.goes.here>" enter your desired Vhost.
   • If your Vhost passes through the bot you'll receive a message that reads

     Your vhost has been requested

   • If your Vhost was declined by the bot then double-check the Rizon Rules.
5. Wait till you receive a message
   • The message will read

     You have a new memo...

6. Type the following

   /msg MemoServ READ 1

   • The message will tell you if your vhost has been approved or if it was declined.
     • If it was declined
       • Double-check the Rizon Rules
     • Generally it will be accepted
7. Type the following

   /msg HostServ ON

8. Congratulations your new Vhost is now active

HexChat Client Guide

Setup HexChat

Click Here for the download link to the HexChat download section.

NOTE:

These instructions were written for the Windows 7.

A. Click On the download link above and find your Operating system.

1. Underneath "Windows 7/8" there are multiple downloads.
   • All you need is one of the downloads that are next to HexChat X.X.X.
   • Select either the x86 or the x64. Pick the one that your Operating system runs on.
2. After the download has finished open the *.exe file.
   • You may have dialogue boxes that appear
     • Click [OK], [Continue], [Allow] and/or [Run].

B. A window will appear with the title "Setup - hexChat"

1. Click [Next >]
2. Select I accept the agreement
3. Click [Next >]
4. (Optional) If you want to change the installation directory of HexChat.
   • Click[Browse...]
   • Then navigate to the installation directory of your choosing
   • Click [OK]
5. Click [Next >]
6. Recommended to leave on "Normal Installation"
   • (Optional) If you want to customize what HexChat installs do that here.
7. Click [Next >]
8. If you are installing HexChat on something other than you main hard drive then tick the Yes box.
9. [Next >]
10. You can review what is going to be installed here.
11. [Install]
12. After it finishes installing click [Finish]

Setup automatic Connection to the Unofficial STEP Chatroom

A. Start up HexChat and a window titles "HexChat: Network List"

1. In the Nick name' field
   • Enter the Nickname that you had registered previously in the field
2. If you want to be connected constantly you will need to register another Nickname like previously explained and add a "_" (underscore) or a another character so that you can keep a Nickname that looks similar but is different.
3. In the Third choice field
   • Enter the same Nickname as the Nick name field but with 2x of the underscore characters "_"
4. In the User name field
   • Enter the same Nickname as the Nick name field
5. In the Networks list
   • Scroll to Rizon and select it
6. Click [Edit...]
   1. Select the [Autojoin channels] tab
      • Click [Add]
        • Type

          #STEP-Chat

   2. In the Login method field
      • Select NickServ (/NICKSERV + password)
   3. In the Password field
      • Enter the password that you used for your Nickname on Rizon
7. Click [Close]

B. If Windows Firewall window pops up

• Click [Allow access]

C. Click [Connect]