BioShock chat rooms - Good place to slow down and chat live!

[vrap]

There's an irc channel up for those of you that want to talk anything BioShock (and anything else, really ).

We have two IRC nets that we are on: irc.globalgamers.net #bioshock and irc.starchat.net #bioshock. Below I have included a java chat to both networks!

GGC: http://www.globalgamers.net/?p=webchat - Type in user than, connect than type in /join #bioshock

SC: http://www.starchat.net/chat/applet.php?chan=bioShock - Find the nickname field and fill that in than click connect is all you have to do.


For users with an IRC client such as mIRC, xChat and so on, you can connect to GG and SC with:

GGC: /server irc.globalgamers.net then /join #BioShock
SC: /server irc.starchat.net then /join #bioshock

[Rapture_Tourist]

This thread should be sticky!

And we should have regular community meetings there

[lurchibald]

ive no idea what irc chat is.

is it like spinchat or....

[Freddo]

Looking at netsplit, there seems to be a fairly large channel at EFnet too.

[vrap]

ive no idea what irc chat is.

is it like spinchat or....

It's just a kind of chat, you join a server and then a room (or channel) on that server, and chat with others in the room. Check out the login on the Starchat page, and join the channel #bioshock, it shouldn't be too hard to figure out I think.

Looking at netsplit, there seems to be a fairly large channel at EFnet too.

I've been in there for a while, it's absolutely dead despite having a number of users idling all the time.

[demagogue]

There's an irc channel up for those of you that want to talk anything BioShock.

k, vrap.


Also, irc isn't just "a kind" of chat, it's like the original (popular) chat from way back in the day. I remember using it over a decade ago.

[jackinthebox]

This thread should be sticky!

And we should have regular community meetings there

done... good idea, we really should do that

[borgdrone89]

woot. while its a good idea, all the channels ive ever been on are usually inactive even though people are there.

[Necros]

Good idea! When are you guys there usually?

[vrap]

By the way guys, there's been a dev sighting so you might want to idle in the channel more Josh Downer (jjd on the forums) dropped in an hour ago and stayed for quite a bit. I was the only active person in the channel (had to drag some people from the sister channels so that it didn't feel too lonely). We had a great chat, so thanks for dropping in Josh, do come again, and please pass on the word to those your colleagues who are apt to do a bit of chatting on their downtime .

Good idea! When are you guys there usually?

I'm there 24/7 but I'm not always at the computer, and am especially busy these days with some exams to get through.

[Jeff]

everytime I attempt to join in it attempts a connection for an eternity but never gets beyond that.

[vrap]

Are you using the site's browser chat client, or your own? Did you check out the help page?

[Nihil]

cool cool i love irc i met my gf on one of those, yeah creepy right? haha

[drsciwiz]

Bioshock lookz veryh promising,a free roam FPS under the ocean,who would have thought it? LOL, i dont know what exactly to say on a irc, just sayin the game lookz cool,but hope it delivers!

[Necros]

By the way guys, there's been a dev sighting so you might want to idle in the channel more Josh Downer (jjd on the forums) dropped in an hour ago and stayed for quite a bit.

Could you sum up what you were talking about?

[Gimli]

Seeing how Bioshock is getting close to release now, I was wondering if there was going to be an official chat with the developers in the near future? That would be very nice, and I'm sure it would get quite a bit of attention.

[splicer]

The place is a total graveyard! break out the ouja board!

[vrap]

Could you sum up what you were talking about?

Raveness made a nice summary of the chat session in this thread.

[tisuko]

i'll chill in your channel on irc. im usually alwayso nit, so i dont mind running another window =]

btw, im already in your chan. my nick there is dimn

[rail slave]

Having a great time meeting more fans and getting the news, as it breaks!!!

[SweetTooth]

we need a channel on EnterTheGame or Gamesurge. at least those are the networks where i hang out at least hehe

[Criscokilika]

but I'd rather not go out of my way just to chat. Of coarse, I'll probably do it anyway.

[M3ss1ah]

The IRC network I'm on is going to do an interview with Elizabeth in July where people who submit the best questions can win a Limited Edition copy of BioShock, and we're planning a release party for BioShock in August. I can post more details about that as the time approaches, but if you guys would like to know the info for that network now, I can post it here if no one has any objections.

I'm part of staff there, too, so if anyone has IRC-related questions (even if it doesn't relate to that specific network), I'd be happy to help.

[vrap]

I don't think anyone would have a problem with you posting the info here, please do. When exactly is the interview scheduled for?

[M3ss1ah]

The date is July 18th, and an exact time is yet to be established, but will most likely be in the evening (EST time). I shall update as full confirmation is received.

The location for this event is on irc.globalgamerscenter.net , in #BioShock. All are welcome who want to participate.

[Gimli]

The IRC network I'm on is going to do an interview with Elizabeth in July where people who submit the best questions can win a Limited Edition copy of BioShock, and we're planning a release party for BioShock in August. I can post more details about that as the time approaches, but if you guys would like to know the info for that network now, I can post it here if no one has any objections.

I'm part of staff there, too, so if anyone has IRC-related questions (even if it doesn't relate to that specific network), I'd be happy to help.

Will anyone from Irrational be there? I think a lot of people would like them to be in such an official chat. It's always a plus in the eyes of the community when they have devs come to a chat like that to answer questions.
On this one fan site we have the developers of the Serious Sam franchise come to workshops for Serious Editor 2, to help out people who are mapping/modding. It's been going on for over a year I think, and it's great. It not only gives people the chance to get help with their work from people who made the editor, it also gives us a chance to ask questions that are not related to the editor itself, but rather about the gaming industry, programming, various 3D modeling programs, future of gaming, new technologies etc. And it is this that I think a lot of people would
be interested in talking with them, especially if they aspire to be developers themselves.


P.S. Personally, I'd like to see Alexx Kay and Ken Levine there. What do the others think, who would you like to come?

[M3ss1ah]

I've also posted on the TTLG forums, where I understand some of the developers congregate (for want of a better word). Naturally, I can't force developers to come to this event, but I have done everything within my power to let them know about it, and I am in as much hope as you that they come and check it out.

[M3ss1ah]

Ok, I'm happy to announce that the date has been finalized, and this event is now well and truly going to happen, here's the details:

The Global Gamers Center IRC network will be hosting an interview with 2K Elizabeth on Wednesday, July 18th, at 7:30 PM Eastern (12:30 AM July 19th for those of us in England). Elizabeth will be joining us to speak about women in the gaming industry and her role in developing the BioShock community.

We are also running a contest to give away five Limited Edition copies of BioShock. You can submit questions to be considered for the interview, and Elizabeth will answer five questions submitted by the public. The people who submitted those questions will get the prizes.

To keep everything anonymous until the questions have been selected, please either send your questions to me in private message here on the forum, or join us in #BioShock on irc.globalgamerscenter.net and type /msg QuestionServ Your question here. You can also hang out in #BioShock to chat with other fans or watch the interview on July 18th.

Of course, we owe a HUGE thanks to Elizabeth for agreeing to do this event! We hope everyone has fun.

If you have any questions about the event or IRC, feel free to ask!

---

M3ss1ah of GGC

If you have any questions about the event or IRC, feel free to ask!

[M3ss1ah]

To keep everything anonymous until the questions have been selected, please either send your questions to me in private message here on the forum, or join us in #BioShock on irc.globalgamerscenter.net and type /msg QuestionServ Your question here. You can also hang out in #BioShock to chat with other fans or watch the interview on July 18th.

Would prefer it if anyone interested came to the network, which will keep everything in one place, and will stop confusion between people and/or their questions.

[blackbeard522]

starchat is the same network that my Star Trek simm is on. cool!

[bioshockfans]

http://bioshockfans.com/chat/

I'll be in there waiting for someone to keep me company.

[bioshockfans]

wait, there are technical difficulties. no one join! lol, you can come to AIM chat room for now: "bioshock" is the name

[solidwolf52]

didn't you make this exact same topic on gamefaqs?

[bioshockfans]

yes, and you can go to: http://bioshockfans.com/chat/

I installed a better chat.

[bctrainers]

I'm on the Global Gamers IRC BioShock channel. By the way, they have irc.gg-center.net as a shorter name to type than that long one.

I went to that FlashChat thing above, and just a bunch of talk about porn, lots of trolling also... not very interesting to me by far. >_>

[Evitron]

How the hell do I get on?

I'm confused D:

[Evitron]

Never mind, I got it

[bctrainers]

Never mind, I got it

If you have mIRC, open it up and type in /server irc.gg-center.net than /join #bioshock

I think i'll set-up a java chat for the GGC one also.

[bctrainers]

Since i am not able to edit my post above... sorry for the double post, but I have the chat room setup here now: http://bctrainers.homeip.net/bio/ - Come join!

[bioshockfans]

http://bioshockfans.com/flashchat/

Check it out! Its really good. Can easily support 100 people at once.