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The new chat is a java-based client that allows IRC to be integrated within a webpage. I would reccomend downloading the mIRC program from www.mirc.com because it gives you more configurability and uses very little system resources - which means you can play UO and be in the chatroom at the same time, if thats what you want. If you are unfamiliar with IRC commands, here are some very basic commands. These commands allows you to change your nickname to whatever you want (if it isnt taken) and register it so only you can use it.

Choosing a nickname you want and registering it:
/nick newnick -- this changes your nickname to the specified nick.
/nickserv help -- this will list all basic nickserv commands.
/nickserv register passwordhere -- this will register the current nickname you are using with the password "passwordhere".
/nickserv identify passwordhere -- you will need to type this most likely each time you login using that nickname which you have registered.

I am using mIRC, how do I get to the UOpowergamers chat?
Add a new server, irc.stratics.com to your server list. Connect to the server and then type /join #uopowergamers.

What are People with @ and + ?
@nickname -- means the person is a UOPG staff member and Channel operator. Channel operator are moderators for the particular channel. They enforce rules and keep the channels on topic.
+nickname -- means the person can speak in the channel when the channel is in +m or moderated mode.

I can't type in the channel, why?
The channel may be in Moderated mode or +m. In the title bar of your window for the channel you will see the channel name followed by "[+m]" it could also look like [+mnrst]. If there is an "m" after the + in that "[]" are that means the channel is moderated and only people with @ or + may speak.

If you have any other questions or problems, either email me at lawyer@uopowergamers.com or check out chat.stratics.com.