Possible use of irc

[srwu_mods]

Recently a lot of people had trouble connecting to mission rooms using AIM or other software that supports AIM. It has always been an issue for some but usually one we could get under control - but it got a lot worse during the last few weeks.

So we're considering using irc to run missions. We'd still use AIM for communication, but this is an alternative in case someone gets dropped and AIM won't let them rejoin during a mission.

Without further ado, which of those options do you prefer best?

1 - Stay as it is now. Don't use irc for running missions.

2 - Try to use AIM for running missions, but keep irc around as an option in case AIM is acting up.

3 - Use irc for mission running every time.

Say which option is your favorite, and maybe also why. Discussion is welcome and encouraged. Make your voice heard on this matter.

Comments

[way_of_vengeance]

If you get hexchat for windows or limechat for OSX, those don't have ads going on.

[gravitons]

As much as it is a problem, it's nothing I can't get around by using Mibbit or some browser-based program. This might not be the same for others.

What's more important here is still the latter half of what I said: how missions will be like on IRC. I know better than to judge things from second hand opinions.