AIM & IRC

AIM

In the URPG, we have 2 main methods of battling- on AIM, and on the forum. Battling can be done on IRC as well, but fewer refs go on there. In this thread, I would like to stress the use of AIM for battling over the forum.

The Case for AIM

Forum battles take longer than AIM battles. A simple 1vs1 can take days to finish, and longer battles such as a 3vs3 can take over two weeks. Although forum battles are great if you're battling an opponent in a completely different timezone, if you're close to them (or really even if you're not) AIM battles are much better.

AIM battles take much, much less time. A 1vs1 usually takes about 5 minutes. 3vs3s take longer, obviously, but not too much longer- they last usually from 15 minutes to 30 minutes. Longer battles last longer as well, but their length is still much shorter than a forum battle of the same length.

So, we at the URPG would like to stress that everyone who participates in the URPG should get an AIM account. On AIM, you can talk with your friends, and find potential battlers. You can challenge gym leaders, and own a gym to be challenged! All of our refs have AIM, and there's usually one always on. Plus, on AIM, you can participate in FFAs, large free-for-alls between 6+ members, where you can earn much more than the $1000 from a battle. These rarely occur on the forum, but on AIM, they occur fairly often.

Having an AIM account also gives you access to the special events of the URPG. On AIM, there are auctions, where many different (and rare) Pokemon are put up for auction, and sometimes there are mini-tourneys after those. The National Park holds events where they giveaway free items that you cannot buy in the Park shop. Also on AIM, there are sometimes random Pokemon giveaways- these usually accompany a party or an auction.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, it is greatly suggested that you should get an AIM account to participate in URPG. It allows you to participate in faster battles, FFAs, special events, and allows you to talk with other members and connect with them.

You can find a list of all the referee's AIM screen names in this post

AIM Installation Tutorial:

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So how do you make an AIM account? Go to the AIM website and find your way to the "Create a Username" portion, or just click this!. Then go download AIM from the main homepage, and you're good to go. (Alternatively, if you can't download due to whatever reasons, you can also use AIM Express which can be found on the same website since it doesn't require installation.)

But, you say, what if I can't download anything? I have an answer for you- use Meebo! Meebo is probably the best in-browser AIM, and it also offers other chat services too! The major setback on Meebo though is that you cannot see your dice rolls which can be easily remedied if you have others in a chatroom read them off for you.

I hope you've been convinced to get an AIM- it really enhances your URPG experience, and you will enjoy URPG more if you have an AIM and participate there. Here are a list of URPG Refs and their AIM usernames- so you know who to ask to ref!

It should be noted that any URPG battles or events that take place on AIM are under URPG jurisdiction and the event host or ref has the authority to kick anyone out for improper behavior. Additionally, if a member continues to cause a problem, they will likely be banned from the URPG.

If you're still confused about how to install AIM, here's a AIM Step By Step Tutorial, created by Hypocrisy is Fun of Pe2k.

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Some people are having problems with getting AIM to work, so I've put this tutorial together to help them out.

Sorry if we dont need it, but I'm sure it has to help some people who dont know how to get it to work.

Step one: Go to www.aim.com and go to "Get A Screen Name."


Step 2: Continue Your Journey.


Step 3: Fill out the following boxes.

(Dont worry about putting real information, they only ask for it to help you with weather, movie times, ect.)

Step 4: DOWNLOAD


Step 5: Save it somewhere, or else.

(Sorry if my browser is different than yours, but it should look kind of similar.)

Step 6: Look for the icon


Step 7: This should pop up:


Step 8: Dont click these. Continue.


Step 9: Agree!


Step 10: This should pop up.


Step 11: Grats, now LAUNCH


Step 12: Type in your account info


Step 13: Yeaaaaaaaaa I'm logged on! ^_______^


Step 14: I NEEDZ THE BUDDIES TO BATTLE! So add them.


Step 15: Add your desired friend's info.


Step 16: Double click their name, and start the battles! or chat,


This is the current version of AIM, but the older ones should be pretty similar.

Congrats, you have AIM, NOW BATTLE!

If you have questions; ask?

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IRC

Although AIM is obviously what majority use, there are just times when all else fails and you need an alternative messenger, or simply an event is being hosted on the IRC but you have no idea how to get on it.

Pokemon Ultra RPG has its own IRC Channel: #URPG

You can access the channel by clicking on the IRC Chat link on the menu at the top of the page of the BMGf forum and then typing in our channel.

#URPG is a great place to meet up with others, challenge trainers, and hang out with other URPGers!

Here is an alternative way to access IRC:

1) Go to Mibbit.
2) Click on the server link towards the upper middle of the page.
3) Enter in the following details:

Server: lava.systemnet.info
Channel: #URPG
Nickname: Your name here

Note: Our channel is under URPG jurisdiction and we reserve the right to kick anyone out or ban people should they break rules while in the channel.

For more information, check out Bulbagarden's IRC Primer.

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AIM Tip (credits to Iridium of Pe2k):

*Thanks to Stinky for the AIM section, and to Harry for the IRC section (unless otherwise stated).

 

Re: AIM & URPG

I have a little something to add this. There's also a new feature called AIM Blast Chat. Setting up is quite easy, and doesn't take much time. It solves the problem of not being able to see dice rolls in normal chats if you're using meebo, as you're able to see dice rolls in blast chats even if you are using meebo.

There's also a FAQ/Help Section at the link I posted above, if you need any extra information. Additionally, if you need more help with certain commands, enter a blast group, and type "!help" (without the quotes) for a list of commands to be used in the blast chat.

Hope that helped ^^ If you need any more help with this, just PM/VM me, I'll be happy to help

 

Re: AIM & URPG

I was just wondering, would it be possible/make sense for us to maybe have a list of AIM names for people who can battle over there and want to? I know there's the Trainer Stats but rolling through that is quite time consuming at times, and not everyone appears to have AIM according to their stats...

 

Re: AIM & URPG

Hey Stinky, you can add my AIM username to the ref list.

 

Re: AIM & URPG

THIS

 

Re: AIM & URPG

Add me to the list!
My AIM: GaryMoFoOak

 

Re: AIM & URPG

I'm afraid that would be totally impossible. There are simply too many members and i'd we end up really making a list, it wouldn't even serve the purpose, for it will only be confusing due to the massive list. You will mostly be adding new users to battle with in 1v1s anyway, just look through the Trainer Stats sub board and look who's online. It might seem like you have very little people to battle at times, but as you're advancing in the URPG and get more mons, you will naturally have more people to battle with.

Unfortunately, little to none of us use the Yahoo. I don't see what you mean by Yahoo is faster than AIM though.

That list is for official referees only.

 

Re: AIM & URPG

Whoops, this is for refs?
Um, don't add me then
Sorry, I didn't notice that.

 

Re: AIM & URPG

*points out the lack of my name on the ref list.*

 

Re: AIM & URPG

Have you tried Meebo or AIM Blast?

 

Re: AIM & URPG

Judging by Masami, Pidge, I'm pretty sure you're going to have to re-take the test. You'd have to ask an official on that though.

Edit: nvm, I sorry.

 

Re: AIM & URPG - Your Solution To Getting Battles Done Fast

Um could it be possible for me to be added to that list =x?

 

Re: AIM & URPG

Use Trillian then. I like it a lot more than AIM, and it has the best smileys. 8)

 

Re: AIM & URPG

Another alternative to downloading AIM itself that isn't listed is using eBuddy. There are loads of other IM clients that don't require downloading though, just look around and find the one you like best.

 

Re: AIM & URPG - Your Solution To Getting Battles Done Fast

As you can see, I have joined. So my name can now be highlighted with my member link. Thanks.

 

Re: AIM & URPG

What's wrong with Yahoo!, though?

 

Re: AIM & URPG - Your Solution To Getting Battles Done Fast

The fact that nearly all refs use AIM > Yahoo. I've honestly never seen a logged battle that said it was reffed in anything other than AIM/Forum.

 

Re: AIM & URPG

Historically, the URPG was a strong supporter of YIM and had, for many years, used it as the main messenger system.

AIM replaced YIM when the URPG moved to PE2K given PE2K's strong preference for AIM.

In my time, I have seen a few battles reffed on Yahoo, but many more on AIM.

It's all about organization really. A few refs, like Jack, support Yahoo. Perhaps you can arrange a time with a ref and your opponent where all 3 of you log onto Yahoo and battle there. We do have the ability to communicate with each other on the forum through PM.