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AppGameKit Classic Chat / AGK IRC Channel

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KISTech
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Posted: 16th Aug 2011 08:13 Edited at: 17th Aug 2011 19:32
I've set up an IRC channel for the AGK.

Currently it's at

[UPDATE]
irc.kistech.com port 6667

Fire up your favorite IRC client and jump in.

If you don't have an IRC client, or don't want to mess with one, you can join in by going to,

http://www.kistech.com/irc.aspx

There's a web based client that gives you access to all the channels.

greenlig
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Posted: 16th Aug 2011 08:37
Good idea KISTech. Also, if you are tweeting about it, use #appgamekit - should make things easier to find.

Can't wait to get some free time and fly into this! I've got the same giddy feeling I had when I got DarkBASIC Classic in '99!

Greenlig

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Zubby1970
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Posted: 16th Aug 2011 16:37
is this up yet tried connecting a few times.

There can only be one
KISTech
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Posted: 16th Aug 2011 18:20
Sorry, missed a port on the router. It should be up now.

MobileCreator
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Posted: 16th Aug 2011 18:52
Hi KISTech,

I assume the desired irc room is #appgamekit, isn't it? Well, I tried to connect and I could do it, although I entered the room with OP status, which I believe we don't want to do, right?

As for the web interface, a fairly good one is http://qwebirc.org/ but is not a website that you can use to connect to any irc server. Basically it is the source code that you'd need to host on your server. If you're going to do that, I believe qwebirc can be configured to enter directly into the #appgamekit room.

For users that don't like web interfaces, and uses a Mac, I suggest Colloquy client. Free and very good. For Windows, googling "IRC free client" will give you tons of options

Cheers

Paulo

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KISTech
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Posted: 16th Aug 2011 19:20
It looks like a few people have managed to connect off and on.

There is now a web based IRC client available at

http://www.kistech.com/irc.aspx

This will load up and automatically drop you into the #support channel.

at the bottom type,

/nick (your new name)

To change your identity on the channel. Otherwise you'll be assigned the name UserXXXX.

bitJericho
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Posted: 16th Aug 2011 19:59
Whatever happened to devhat? Anyways, awesome I'll have to drop by!


KISTech
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Posted: 17th Aug 2011 19:49
I've updated the first post with new information. DNS has propagated the address so everyone should be able to reach it now, and there's a web based client set up.

I've also added NickServ and ChanServ services, so you can reserve a nickname on the IRC server. Once you are connected do the following.

To change the default nickname to what you want,

/NICK (new name)

To reserve it for your use,

/REGISTER (password) (email address)

If all goes well then you have reserved that nickname.

To log in with that nickname later, change the nickname to yours as before, and type,

/IDENTIFY (password)

and you will be logged in.

If you are using an IRC client such as mIRC, and you've entered your nickname and password in there, then it will log you in automatically when you connect.

If you need help with any of the commands in IRC, just type your question in the channel that you are dropped in to.

Right now there are 2 AppGameKit channels active.

#agk-discuss - for AppGameKit general discussions
#agk-support - for AppGameKit support questions

The 2 other channels are KISTech channels. When you connect you'll be automatically connected to #discuss. From there you can type

/JOIN (channel name)

and you'll be connected to that channel. You can join more than one channel, and they will show up in the list at the bottom of the web client. Just click on the name of the channel to switch between them.

iviauricius
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Posted: 24th Aug 2011 16:02
I've been using the web IRC app you posted. Is there a desktop app you recommend for IRC?
KISTech
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Posted: 24th Aug 2011 20:45
I'm using mIRC. There are a few others. Someone mentioned XChat.

I'll hoping to have the web based app working a little better soon. I just need to get rid of that security warning if I can, or find a better web based client to put there.

Rich Dersheimer
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Posted: 24th Aug 2011 21:53
I'm using mIRC, at least for the next 30 days

I was just on, nobody active, but that's to be expected.

Thanks for making this effort, KISTech, I'm sure it's going to be very handy!

KISTech
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Posted: 24th Aug 2011 23:44
I just updated the web client to CBIRC. It's still Java, but it's a much better client with more features, and no annoying security warnings that tend to turn people off from it.

iviauricius
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Posted: 25th Aug 2011 07:10
The new web client looks much cleaner. I'll stick to your web app rather than messing with a desktop app. Keep up the good work! More users should arrive soon enough.
KISTech
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Posted: 29th Aug 2011 06:33
If anyone has had trouble getting on the IRC server. I had some issues with my router, but it should be all set now.

Let me know if there are any issues.

MobileCreator
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Posted: 29th Aug 2011 18:04
I'm not able to access it this morning, well... my morning... I'm not using web interface.

Should it be on as for Aug 29th?

Thanks!

Paulo
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Posted: 29th Aug 2011 22:32
Working fine for me through the web interface at the moment.
KISTech
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Posted: 29th Aug 2011 23:43
It could be just a DNS update delay for you depending on where you are.

It should be working now no matter where you are.

greenlig
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Posted: 30th Aug 2011 03:54
I'm getting a "!!! Connection Closed!" message...WHAT IS THIS MAGIC??

Regards,
Greenlig

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Jimmy
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Posted: 30th Aug 2011 04:04
I also can't connect. If I can make a suggestion, you may want to consider making an agk channel on Devhat (irc.devhat.net) It's an established irc network maintained and frequented by several TGCers. This way you don't have to worry about keeping a server up and all that hassle.

MobileCreator
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Posted: 30th Aug 2011 17:31
Still not working for me... I'm able to access irc.freenode.net so I believe I have no connection problems on my side.

Thanks!

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KISTech
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Posted: 30th Aug 2011 21:11
Found the issue. It's up and running now. Turned out to be a little mistake I made in the router port forwarding setup.

I know there are other IRC servers out there, and TGC at one point had an official channel on irc.devhat.net, but I figured there may have been a reason they decided to drop it. Whether there were issues with security in the channels, or lack of interest, or just the lack of a warm body wanting to manage it, I don't know.

So I decided to set up a channel for the AGK.

If it gets used, great! If it doesn't, that's ok too.

bitJericho
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Posted: 1st Sep 2011 15:30
Ohh congrats on hosting a chat session with the devs! I held one or two back in the day and was crap at it. It's a tradition! I'm sure you'll do fine.

I'll try and show up but if not I'll idle in there to capture a log.


KISTech
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Posted: 1st Sep 2011 19:42
Thanks. It should be an interesting morning.

RickV
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Posted: 2nd Sep 2011 18:05
TGC Team is in the IRC right now!

Lee, Rick, Paul and Mike

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KISTech
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Posted: 2nd Sep 2011 19:13 Edited at: 2nd Sep 2011 21:11
Good session guys. I'll have the log posted soon.

[edit]

The chat log is attached. I edited the logs from the 3 different channels that everyone seemed to be asking questions in, and grouped the answers with the questions as best I could.

Sunday we'll just have one channel.

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Josk
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Posted: 3rd Sep 2011 01:32
Thanks for posting the chat log, been out all today so couldn't get on.
iviauricius
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Posted: 3rd Sep 2011 05:38
Sunday is a much more accessible time for me. Perhaps for all U.S. AGK'ers as well. I was at work when the IRC beacon went off.
KISTech
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Posted: 3rd Sep 2011 20:18
I figured Sunday would be worse since it's Labor Day Weekend..

MrValentine
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Posted: 4th Sep 2011 16:49
so when is this on next? and how do we connect via kIStech's site? it doent work atm...

KISTech
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Posted: 4th Sep 2011 17:19
The next one is at 8AM Pacific Time, 4PM GMT today.

Connect via web at http://www.kistech.com/irc.aspx.

OR

User your favorite IRC client and connect to irc.kistech.com.

MrValentine
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Posted: 4th Sep 2011 17:21
I thought it was at 3pm gmt... confusing, but thanks I will try...

KISTech
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Posted: 4th Sep 2011 17:35
My bad, I double checked the newsletter and it said 16:00 (4PM) BST. So it would have been 3PM GMT.

Lee and I are in there now. It's pretty quiet.

KISTech
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Posted: 4th Sep 2011 18:09 Edited at: 4th Sep 2011 18:10
Live IRC chat with the AppGameKit Development team going on right now.

http://www.kistech.com/irc.aspx

Impetus73
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Posted: 4th Sep 2011 21:07
No wonder it's quiet when no one get the time, I tried to find out the time earlier, but could not find it...

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Did Amiga / AMOS programming in the 90's, just started programming again with AGK.
MrValentine
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Posted: 4th Sep 2011 21:11 Edited at: 4th Sep 2011 21:11
I dunno if this has been answered on the forums yet... I will be reading through all 300+ posts... however I just have a quick question... as DBPro requires end users to install DX9 libraries.... is this still needed for AppGameKit outputs? will a fresh fully updated install of win7 for example be able to play an AppGameKit processed app?

KISTech
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Posted: 4th Sep 2011 21:24
Today's chat log is attached.

We chatted with Lee from about 7:30 AM to about 9:10 AM Pacific Time.

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MobileCreator
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Posted: 12th Sep 2011 18:34
Is the IRC server down (Sep 12th) ?

Thanks

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KISTech
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Posted: 12th Sep 2011 22:27
For the first time since I had the fiber put in, it was down this morning when I went in to the office. It turned out the ONT got it's once monthly reboot from the provider and decided to hang. It requires a technician to come out with a special tool and hit a button.

He left it uncovered for me and showed me where the button is.

KISTech
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Posted: 13th Sep 2011 18:16
The KISTech servers will be down for a day or so. The ONT box died again but isnt recovering like it did yesterday. They'll have to install a new one. which sadly wont be until tomorrow.

halley
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Posted: 22nd Sep 2011 10:54
I go to irc several times,but on one say a word.

give my best
MobileCreator
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Posted: 22nd Sep 2011 15:42
I normally keep it open the whole day since I used for other purposes as well, but I agree, the activity there has been very low lately.

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nz0
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Posted: 16th Oct 2011 02:58
Would be good if organised times were posted in advance...

halley
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Posted: 9th Dec 2011 15:46
I can't log in IRC now. I think TeamSpeak is better.

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Posted: 15th Dec 2011 01:08
*bump*
Would someone like to organise a discussion date and time?
This would be very useful.

ManOfActionTM
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Posted: 31st Jan 2012 00:02
Looks like it's down for good? I tried to log in, but it's not active and the last post was over a month ago?
baxslash
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Posted: 31st Jan 2012 08:26
KISTech's focus has shifted away so maybe someone else could start a new channel?

ManOfActionTM
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Posted: 31st Jan 2012 08:38
yeah, if the TGC devs would be on it, I know I'd use it because sometimes one just needs their help. (Like now for instance
MrValentine
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Posted: 31st Jan 2012 09:01
Maybe I can jump in here?

I founf that I got an online collab tool which features one chat box... but I could just setup several packages should it be required... just one issue it doesnt work in IE for some reason but works on chrome not tested others yet though... but it works ... hit me for a sampler if needed

Rings
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Posted: 31st Jan 2012 11:35
IMHO it would be better to use a existing wide spreaded IRC board,
like those on Freenode.
And you can use a exiting web-irc client, like those on

http://webchat.freenode.net/



or use a existing irc client and connect to a freenode-irc server,
like for example this hitchcock.freenode.net or some other

give #AGK a chance
bitJericho
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Posted: 31st Jan 2012 13:49 Edited at: 3rd Feb 2012 15:46
I propose we setup on irc on good old irc.devhat.net. Devhat's been around forever and used to host the official chat room. Perhaps channel #agk?

Ah, I'm already there, so I've set it up.

server: irc.devhat.net
channel: #agk

Click link to join server



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