COMMUNITY > AMERICA'S ARMY OFFICIAL IRC NETWORK
INTERNET RELAY CHAT (IRC)
Get connected!
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a communication medium that allows many users to communicate with each other interactively via text messaging.
The America's Army IRC network is the place to be for interactive conversations discussing the latest in America's Army.
Users you may see on IRC include the [Dev]elopment team, Community Managers (AACM), Volunteer Support staff, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), men and women of the armed forces, and civilians of all ages from many nations.
Get connected!
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a communication medium that allows many users to communicate with each other interactively via text messaging.
The America's Army IRC network is the place to be for interactive conversations discussing the latest in America's Army.
Users you may see on IRC include the [Dev]elopment team, Community Managers (AACM), Volunteer Support staff, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), men and women of the armed forces, and civilians of all ages from many nations.
GET CONNECTED
GET CONNECTED TO IRC!
There are a few ways to get connected to the America's Army IRC Network.
Since IRC is a dynamic chat network, it is important that you review the IRC Rules of Engagement first so you know what to expect and what is expected from you while you're connected.
There are a few ways to get connected to the America's Army IRC Network.
Since IRC is a dynamic chat network, it is important that you review the IRC Rules of Engagement first so you know what to expect and what is expected from you while you're connected.
America's Army: Desktop Portal
Click here to download America's Army: Desktop Portal
The Desktop Portal is an application that a user can download and install on their system to connect to the America's Army IRC Network. It will allow the users who wish to become regular chatters a better means of access to the IRC, without having to learn a complex commercial IRC client. The Desktop Portal comes with a website menu to get you to all areas of America's Army, and it will automatically update if there are any changes to the program. It is also planned that future releases will be made to transform the Desktop Portal into a full support center for the game.
America's Army: Web IRC Clienthttp://irc.americasarmy.com
Great option for users who need quick support, this Adobe Flex application was built for users to get help with America's Army without having to download any sort of application. This is ideal for users who want more information on the game before downloading it, or if the user is having trouble downloading, installing, or running the game.
- Enter an IRC nickname to use (game names are commonly used)
- Select the official channel you wish to join
- Check the box that you read and understand the ROE
- Click on the "CONNECT" button at the bottom
Congratulations -- you are now in the #americasarmy chat channel! Type in "Hi everyone!" and hit 'Enter' to begin chatting! Be sure to read the IRC Rules & Regulations to understand how the channels are managed, first.
