Unofficial Twisty Puzzles Chat

katsmom · **Posted:** Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:43 am

Thanks to Tom for putting this together. For casual conversations and to keep the number of pointless posts to a minimum (and save Sandy's dollars!) Please feel free to go chat.

http://www.tomvanderzanden.nl/tpchat/

TomZ · **Posted:** Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:30 am

Just for the convenience, I've made a page that opens a new window for the chat:

Unofficial Twistypuzzles.com chat (new window)

Please disable your pop up blockers for my site.

GuiltyBystander · **Posted:** Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:20 am

For those of you who want to use your own IRC client, here's the details

Server: webchat.iZ-smart.net
Port: 6667 (default)
Channel: #twistypuzzles

TomZ · **Posted:** Sun Aug 22, 2010 3:34 pm

Just going to publicly remind everybody that we're having some great times over at #twistypuzzles. With the webcam feature, people from all over the world are showing off their puzzles! Not to mention the live designing demonstrations, also through the webcam feature.
And of course, besides designers showing off, it is also a great place to have on- and off-topic talk.

Radu · **Posted:** Sun Aug 22, 2010 3:35 pm

Cool idea!

theVDude · **Posted:** Sun Aug 22, 2010 10:03 pm

I might use the web based chat just for the webcam stuff.

Kapusta · **Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 8:23 am

Is the site down for anyone else? I can't access it right now.

theVDude · **Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:58 am

You should be able to access it with other web IRC clients.

try mibbit ( http://www.mibbit.com/ )

Server: lightirc.com
Port: 6667 (default)
Channel: #twistypuzzles

Volitar Prime · **Posted:** Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:09 pm

I'm accessing it through my Blackberry using jmirc http://jmirc.sourceforge.net/ (be sure to use the latest beta, 0.97). It seems to be stable until I get a phone call or too many text messages which may disrupt the data stream as my Sprint service doesn't support data and voice at the same time.

0wlstudioz · **Posted:** Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:28 pm

it wont work for me and al it says is "disconnected from server"
im missing out :cry:

elijah · **Joined:** Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:55 am **Location:** WA, USA

it doesn't seem like people use it extremely often anyway...

Luke · **Posted:** Thu Sep 23, 2010 11:26 am

0wlstudioz wrote:

it wont work for me and al it says is "disconnected from server"
im missing out :cry:

Do you post something when you're up on the page? For me, if I don't post something for a while, I also get 'disconnected from the server'.

Sigurd · **Posted:** Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:02 pm

I have been on the chat a few times. Its very fun! And I have learned quite some things, like how the Sand Mech works

I wanna visit again soon! Thanks for putting it together TomZ!

theVDude · **Posted:** Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:37 pm

Doubleyou wrote:

And I have learned quite some things, like how the Sand Mech works

I'm going to be redoing my master pentultimate, so when that's done I can show you how to expose pieces and add some stuff to stabilize the pieces.

Luke · **Posted:** Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:42 pm

Sorry to post on this, but the IRC is really messed up for me tonight. Has anyone else got the same problem?

Kapusta · **Posted:** Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:47 pm

Yup, thanks for telling me I'm not the only crazy one. Some kind of server error, I think.

RubixFreakGreg · **Posted:** Sat Oct 30, 2010 1:45 pm

Yeah I agree, I wanted to talk to Luke and all I can tell him is I solved my problem so i'll be back on the IRC today... if it works :p

- Greg :lol:

Kapusta · **Posted:** Sat Oct 30, 2010 2:46 pm

RubixFreakGreg wrote:

Yeah I agree, I wanted to talk to Luke and all I can tell him is I solved my problem so i'll be back on the IRC today... if it works :p

- Greg :lol:

The PM system is a wonderful thing. :wink:

Luke · **Posted:** Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:13 am

Is there any update on the problem? Is there a time that we can expect it to be back up?

Luke · **Posted:** Sun Oct 31, 2010 12:36 pm

Problem fixed. Thanks Tom!

quicksolver · **Joined:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:38 pm

I tried accessing it through Mibbit, entered all of the relevant information and even got through to others for a while. ThenI closed it and reopened later, and now when I try to log on, it says "lightirc terminated". Anyone know either if there is an alternate access site or a way to fix the problem on Mibbit?

Luke · **Posted:** Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:12 pm

I think the IRC is down again. I can't get onto it.

Kapusta · **Posted:** Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:15 pm

Yup, it's been down since yesterday. Neither of my computers can access it.

TomZ · **Posted:** Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:55 pm

I've moved the channel to a new server, which should be more reliable. Unfortunately, it's in German... But I think we can deal with that. Chatting is the important thing, anyway.

The new server for those connecting with their own clients is webchat.iZ-smart.net (default port).

Also, for those wondering why I can't simply pick one of the bigger networks: only a few servers are set up so that you can connect through the flash applet. The flash applet makes the channel much more accessible, so I want to do what it takes to keep it.

thomasbomb · **Posted:** Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:42 pm

The chat room can really use more people... It gets quiet too much :'(

kastellorizo · **Posted:** Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:15 pm

I was visiting the place at random times lately, but then was leaving fast
due to no activity. Maybe we should arrange some sort of meet-ups at
special times of the week?

Pantazis

Luke · **Posted:** Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:31 am

Generally it's in evenings. It would be great if more people came on; for the most part it's just Tom, Greg and I. It's a great place with great on and off topic.

kastellorizo · **Posted:** Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:08 am

Luke wrote:

Generally it's in evenings.

That is, European, American, or Pacific timezone?

:lol:

Pantazis

PS. If a group makes some time, I can try to join too!

Luke · **Posted:** Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:21 am

Well, European time. But GuiltyBystander is always there to talk too! :lol:

thomasbomb · **Posted:** Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:45 pm

Luke wrote:

Generally it's in evenings. It would be great if more people came on; for the most part it's just Tom, Greg and I. It's a great place with great on and off topic.

You forgot about me!

Luke · **Posted:** Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:25 pm

Seeing as the IRC has become really quiet for a fair while now, I thought I should remind everybody that it's still active and always has great conversation!

theVDude · **Posted:** Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:12 am

Maybe someone can PM rox to put the updated information for accessing with your own client in the first post. That would be great!

Sigurd · **Posted:** Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:27 am

Hi everybody!

I just want to encourage you and everybody else to to come down to the IRC chat!
There are always room for one more.

We share knowledge on solving techniques, discuss mass products, new mechs and modding techniques.
In other words, you are bound to learn something new! Or being able to help out a fellow cuber

I check in at least once everyday and the stay is often a few hours.
If you dont find me there, there is a guarantee the you will find either TomZ, Luke, Brandon (bmenrigh) or Guilty Bystander.

so come on down!

GoombaGeek · **Posted:** Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:53 pm

I've been using the chat recently, and it's awesome! But... it hasn't worked for the last few days. It doesn't show all the text or redirect me to #twistypuzzles at the beginning, so I'm trapped in the beginning screen. Can anyone confirm if this is my problem or the server's problem?

kastellorizo · **Posted:** Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:42 pm

I just had a lovely long chat with bmenrigh. So it works for me!

Pantazis

Benf207 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:12 am

The IRC has been a little slow lately so I think this deserves a bump. I don't think I could say it any better so:

Sigurd wrote:

Hi everybody!

I just want to encourage you and everybody else to to come down to the IRC chat!
There are always room for one more.

We share knowledge on solving techniques, discuss mass products, new mechs and modding techniques.
In other words, you are bound to learn something new! Or being able to help out a fellow cuber

I check in at least once everyday and the stay is often a few hours.
If you dont find me there, there is a guarantee the you will find either TomZ, Luke, Brandon (bmenrigh) or Guilty Bystander.

so come on down!

I'm usually in there now as well. Join in on the chat guys!

Ben

Luke · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:23 pm

Well, the chat has been somewhat quiet for a while now, so I figured it was worth bumping this thread to remind people to check out the chat. When there's a number of people there is generally a lot of good conversation.

Doug Roth · **Joined:** Sun May 29, 2011 2:56 pm **Location:** New York

Luke wrote:

Well, the chat has been somewhat quiet for a while now, so I figured it was worth bumping this thread to remind people to check out the chat. When there's a number of people there is generally a lot of good conversation.

+1

-Doug

martywolfman · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:13 pm

I didn't know the chat existed, but it won't connect for me

Is there a way to connect through regular IRC?

Volitar Prime · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:48 pm

I connect with a standard IRC client using webchat.iZ-smart.net (port 6667) and then joining #twistypuzzles

This server can be picky at times and not let you in. Just keep trying.

Volitar Prime · **Posted:** Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:20 am

I saw a lot of people log in yesterday only to quickly log off when they saw no activity. Keep in mind that our community is worldwide so people in different time zones may not be active when you are. Also, this is a live IRC chat so when you log in you are not going to see any buffered past activity. You will see only whatever gets posted while you are there. I suggest using an IRC client and just let it run in the background for a while. That way you will see any activity that happens to take place while you are busy elsewhere. I use mIRC for my PC and AndChat for my phone (as I post this I am on there with my phone). Unfortunately there can be hours if not days with no activity but sometimes there is some really great conversations going on. The more people we can get on their regularly the more conversations that will take place.

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