Q) What is an "OP"?
A) An OP is a chat operator; it means they are a Moderator in the chat.

Q) I'd like to be a Chat Boss, how do I become one?
A) The Council appoints new Chat Bosses (OPs) as needed, picked from members who are active and helpful on the chat.


Q) I don't know how to use this chat, I'm completely confused.
A) You just type your username into the chat-box widget located above. For a list of commands you can use in the chat, keep reading on.


Q) I have a question not on this list!
A) You can always ask in the "to the crew" forum or comment box of this page. ;)

Command                                                   What it does
/me <action>                                                                Performs an actions. IE: Stephen dances.
/nick <newnickname>                                                         Changes your nickname into the entered nickname.
/ns register {yourPassword} {yourEmailAccountName@yourMailProvider}         Allows you to protect your nickname with a password.
/ignore <nickname>                                                          Ignores all messages from that nickname.
/unignore <nickname>                                                        Remove an ignore from a nickname.
/query <nickname>                                                           Sends a private message to that nickname.
/whois <nickname>                                                           Looks up information about nickname.
/join <#channel name>                                                       Opens another channel in a different tab. (IE: /join #Elfpack)
/clear                                                                      Clears the chat box.
/away <message>                                                             Displays a message when someone uses the "/whois" command on you.

Don't be an asshole!
Don't flood the channel with spam, don't harass people, etc. Doing so will get you kicked/banned.

Try to write correctly
You don't need to use perfect English, but no one feels like trying to decode your typing. Some typo's and grammar messups are OK, but at least try to type normal text.

Listen to and respect the mods!
What they say is final. In the chat, the mods are just like the Fake Guards.

If someone is being an asshole

If there's no mod on and someone is being an asshole, do the following:

1) Type "/whois <harasser's nick>"
2) Find the "hostmark" of the harasser. (It should look like "24-180-208-36", just with different numbers)
3) Screenshot what the harasser is doing and the harasser's hostmark. Send them to [Stephen] in a PM.
4) Type /ignore <harasser's nickname>