Just switched over to mIRC from Java? Here are some basic commands:
/join
Type /join #channelname -- to join a channel of your choice
Example: /join #dommefemsub
What it looks like:
[18:44] *** Now talking in #dommefemsub
--Op-- manicmandyhas joined the channel
[18:44] *** Topic is 'A place for all women....]'
[18:44] *** Set by abc on Sun Aug 23 15:10:35
/me
The /me is an action message.
Type /me 'does anything'
Example: /me waves hello
What it looks like:
* manicmandy waves hello
/msg
Type /msg nickname (message) to start a private chat.
Example: /msg superflygirl Hey fly, how are you?
What it looks like:
-> *superflygirl* Hey, how are you?
/nick
/nick changes your nickname
Example: type /nick newnickname (limit 9 characters)
What it looks like: I typed /nick manicmandy
*** superflygirl is now known as manicmandy
/notice
A notice is used to send a short message to another person without opening up a private window.
Type /notice nickname (message)
Example: /notice hello you.
What it looks like:
-> -manicmandy- Please state your age sex domme or sub.
/part
Type /part -- to leave one channel
Type /partall -- to leave all the channels you are in
/ping
Type /ping nickname. What this command does is give you the ping time, or lag time, between you and the person you pinged.
Lag can be explained as the amount of time it takes for you to type your message and for others to read your messages. Unfortunately, lag is always a part of IRC, although most times it's not a problem, just a nuisance.
Example: /ping superflygirl
What it looks like:
[19:04] -> [superflygirl] PING
[19:04] [superflygirl PING reply]: 0secs
/query
Similar to the /msg, except it forces a window to pop open.
Type /query nickname (message)
Example: /query manicmandy....what's new?
What it looks like:
soooo....what's new?
/quit
Type /quit to leave IRC altogether. This disconnects mirc from the server.
Example: /quit Going out for dinner...nite all
What it looks like:
*** Quits: superflygirl (Leaving)
/ignore
Unfortunately, there will be times when you don't want to talk to someone, or else someone may be harassing you.
By typing /ignore nickname you will not receive anymore messages from that person.
Example: /ignore manicmandy
To Unignore them, type /ignore -r manicmandy
What it looks like:
*** Added *!*manicmandy@*.dialup.netins.net to ignore list
*** Removed *!*manicmandy@*.dialup.netins.net from ignore list
/whois
Type /whois nickname to see a bit more information about another user. You'll see what server another person is using, or what their ISP is. Pretty helpful when you don't recognize a nickname that wants to chat. You may recognize the IP, (Internet Protocol) and then feel more comfortable carrying on a conversation. You'll also be able to see what other channels a person is in, which might be a good indicator if you really want to talk with them or not.
Example: /whois manicmandy
What it looks like:
manicmandy is manicmandy@whatever.net * yada yada yada
manicmandy on @#dommefemsub
manicmandy has been idle 18secs, signed on Sun Jun 27 18:42:26
manicmandy End of /WHOIS list.
/chat
This opens up a DCC/CHAT window to another user. What's nice about these is that you can continue to chat even if you get disconnected from your server.
Word of Caution: Do NOT accept dcc/chats nor dcc/gets from anyone that you don't know.
Type /chat nickname.
Example: /chat manicmandy
What it looks like:
Chat with manicmandy
Waiting for acknowledgement...
/help
There's one more very helpful command, and probably the one you'll use a lot when first starting out. In fact, I still use it quite a lot, and that's the built-in help menu of mIRC.
Type /help, you'll see the the mIRC Help Menu open up. You can do a search from there, or you can type /help topic. Either way, a TON of information at your fingertips.
Example: /help Basic IRC Commands
