From N@W Info: (I'd use your IRC client on your computer to start off)
Connect Using a Program
Use a program like mIRC or Xchat
Server Address: irc.slashnet.org
Port: 6667
Room: #n@w
Connect via the Web
Web Client:
http://www.slashnet.org/webclient/n@wRegister your IRC name which should be your forum/minecraft name
By typing the following it will not be displayed to the other users in the chat. It will be private. No one will see your password or the email you use.
Type /msg nickserv register yourpass youremail
When you log on in the future you'll need to identify by typing /msg nickserv identify yourpass. If you don't do this you'll have your nick changed to something like Guest2934829083
Once your nick is registered you'll be sent an authorization email to the email you put. Check your spam folder because it sometimes goes there.
Want to create a chatroom for your Nation?
Type /join #nationname
Then you'll need to register it with Chanserv so you can regain control of it in the future.
Register your room by typing: /msg chanserv register #nationname yourpass description (eg. /msg chanserv register #empire a1b2c3 This is the chat for The Empire)
Password protecting your Nation's room
Type /mode +k password (eg. /mode +k empire123)
When people want to join your room they'll need to type /join #nationname password
To turn the password off type /mode -k password (eg. /mode -k empire123)
For more help...
Nickserv commands: /msg nickserv help commands
Chanserv commands: /msg chanserv help commands