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

[prismphantom]

I'm kinda a mix between 1 and 2. I don't want to rush to use IRC, especially if using it is problematic for a lot of people and my own memories from UG1 where going into using it blind was a trial by fire for me.

That said, if the only problems with IRC come down to people just not knowing how to do stuff -stuff a simple guide could explain- I think we should have it in reserve for when AIM decides to just crap out on one or more of us. Problems with AIM always seem to be things that we can't do anything about. Unfamiliarity with IRC on the other hand is something we can actually address.