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'''HoboWars Chat''', or '''Chat''', as it is commonly called, is a place where players can go to chat with each other in a real-time setting.
 
'''HoboWars Chat''', or '''Chat''', as it is commonly called, is a place where players can go to chat with each other in a real-time setting.
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= Screen Layout =
 
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Chat contains everything that a standard online chat requires in order to function properly—a text boxto enter your message, a place to display your message, a list of people in the room, etc. It is relatively free of unnecessary clutter and easy to use.
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Chat contains everything that a standard online chat requires in order to function properly—a text box to enter your message, a place to display your message, a list of people in the room, etc. It is relatively free of clutter and easy to use.
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= Rules =
 
= Rules =
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Yes, Chat has rules. Learn them... Or else.
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Yes, Chat has rules. Please learn them and abide by them. Failure to do so will result in a Chat ban.
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'''Remember that usage of Chat is a privilege and is not a necessary part of gameplay; therefore, people that break Chat's rules will receive a lengthy ban at staff discretion. Please also remember that chat bans can be given retrospectively from screenshots if no Chat moderators are present at the time of the offense.'''
  
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(Please realize that this list is not inclusive.)
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(The following list of rules is ''not'' inclusive.)
  
 
=== Appearance ===
 
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* '''Messages must be in the official language of HoboWars, English.'''
 
* '''Messages must be in the official language of HoboWars, English.'''
 
** Sending messages in languages other than English is not allowed.
 
** Sending messages in languages other than English is not allowed.
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*** ''Deathy: Sprechen Sie deutsch? Nein? Dummkopf...''
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*** ''Deathy: Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Nein? Dummkopf...''
 
* '''Messages cannot contain links to web sites with suggestive or offensive content.'''
 
* '''Messages cannot contain links to web sites with suggestive or offensive content.'''
 
** <font color=red>Linking to pornographic, racist, dangerous, or shock sites is forbidden.</font>
 
** <font color=red>Linking to pornographic, racist, dangerous, or shock sites is forbidden.</font>
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** Advertising real-life products and services is not allowed.
 
** Advertising real-life products and services is not allowed.
 
*** ''AgentBootyPants: Hey everyone! For this week and this week only Burger King is selling Double Cheeseburgers for 99 cents!''
 
*** ''AgentBootyPants: Hey everyone! For this week and this week only Burger King is selling Double Cheeseburgers for 99 cents!''
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Chat has its own standard of behavior and practices that are expected to be followed by those who enter it.
 
Chat has its own standard of behavior and practices that are expected to be followed by those who enter it.
  
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Displaying poor etiquette in Chat will not get you banned; however, it will not make you respected by those who frequent it often.  
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Although displaying poor etiquette in Chat will not get you banned, it ''will'' tarnish your Chat reputation, making you less-respected in Chat and more vulnerable to Chat bans.
  
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First and foremost, please understand that Chat is '''''not''''' the place to ask questions. If you have a question, please ask it on the New Player Help board. The main reason people come to Chat is so that they can escape the monotony of the game and kill some time while waiting for more T. That being said, just being obnoxious and pointless in Chat is generally discouraged and frowned upon. The best way to get yourself recognized in Chat is to meaningfully contribute to the current conversation. The bottom line is to have some fun and be a little silly, but responsibly.
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** Many people in chat recognize each other
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* Spell correctly.
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It is also equally important to note that learning how to format your messages is a big step to becoming respected in Chat. Indubitably, the most noticeable aspect of formatting your messages is choosing what color they should be. Be sure to pick a color that no one else uses, since many Chat regulars recognize each other by the color of their messages. By choosing a unique color, you will avoid being mistaken as someone else and make Chat more vibrant.
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* Chat coherently.
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* Don't ask questions.
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* Understand that you need to gain the respect of other players before you will be welcomed into Chat.
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= Text Formatting Syntax =
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Using proper spelling and correct grammar in Chat is beyond important; it is a necessity. You are ''not'' using a cellphone to type your messages; therefore, do not use text-speak or abbreviate every other word. Using common Internet abbreviations like '''lol''', '''wtf''', '''jk''', '''afk''', and '''brb''' is okay, but use them sparingly and properly.
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If you have just recently started to participate in Chat, realize that you are not going to be liked immediately; it will take some time to build up your reputation. Try to bring something new to Chat; liven it up a bit. Talk about your crappy day. Share the funniest video you've ever seen. Tell a story. Tell a joke. Debate current events.
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'''''Contribute.'''''
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= Message Formatting =
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Believe it or not, there are ways to format your messages in Chat.
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Since finding out how to do so is apparently harder than finding out how to set the time on your microwave, for your convenience, the various methods to format your messages have been listed for you.  
  
 
=== Toggles ===
 
=== Toggles ===
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Toggles, like the name implies, switch on or off various message formatting. Toggles are convenient because they allow you to type your messages under the same format without having to re-type the format coding every time you type a message.
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They follow this standard:
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<font face="courier new">'''/command'''</font>
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Additionally, there are format codes that follow the toggle standard but aren't toggles, per se. Nevertheless, they are classified as toggles.
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Here is a list of toggles in Chat. Which will be finished soon.
  
 
=== Tags ===
 
=== Tags ===

Revision as of 14:26, 15 January 2010

HoboWars Chat
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HoboWars Chat, or Chat, as it is commonly called, is a place where players can go to chat with each other in a real-time setting.


Screen Layout

Chat contains everything that a standard online chat requires in order to function properly—a text box to enter your message, a place to display your message, a list of people in the room, etc. It is relatively free of clutter and easy to use.

Chat Layout
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Element Description
Tabs These tell you which chat room you are currently in. If you want to go to a specific chat room, click on its tab.
General Gang Staff
Textbox This is where you type the message you want to send to everyone in the chat room. To send your typed message, click on the "Say" command button.
Toolbar Buttons These toggle or execute various alterations to Chat for your convenience, should you so desire them.
icon_scroll.gif = Toggle AutoScroll icon_arrowdown.gif / icon_arrowup.gif = Toggle Direction icon_clock.gif = Toggle Timestamps status_offline.png = Toggle Online List icon_soundon.gif / icon_soundoff.gif = Toggle Sound arrow_refresh.png = Refresh Chat
Topic Bar This displays the chat room's current discussion topic, or some other message related to the chat room.
Online Count This counter tells you how many people are currently in the chat room.
icon_chatters.gif ( Number of people in the chat room / Total number of people in every chat room ) arrow_refresh.png = Refresh Chat
Message Area This is the place that lists all of the messages sent by users to each other. In other words, this is the discussion.
Online List This lists the names of all of the players currently in the chat room.
[NAME] afk = Player is away from keyboard [NAME]... = Player has been inactive for more than 15 minutes


Rules

Yes, Chat has rules. Please learn them and abide by them. Failure to do so will result in a Chat ban.

Remember that usage of Chat is a privilege and is not a necessary part of gameplay; therefore, people that break Chat's rules will receive a lengthy ban at staff discretion. Please also remember that chat bans can be given retrospectively from screenshots if no Chat moderators are present at the time of the offense.

(The following list of rules is not inclusive.)

Appearance

  • Messages must be readable.
    • "Invisible" text is not allowed.
      • Know: If it has to be highlighted in order to be read, it is against the rules.
  • Messages cannot strain the eyes.
    • Brightly-colored text is not allowed.
      • Puddin: If it hurts one's eyes to read, it is against the rules.
    • All-capitalized text is not allowed.
      • Cheese: AGAIN, IF IT HURTS ONE'S EYES TO READ, IT IS AGAINST THE RULES!

Behavior

  • Messages cannot be strongly discriminatory in nature.
    • Racism is forbidden.
      • WrestlingChick: All n*****s must die.
  • Messages cannot be disruptive in nature.
    • Spamming is forbidden.
      • hobojoe: asfdgfhsdnjopiftyfdrswjkehr56kr59go68vnbeo69v8s6ey98
        hobojoe: 13.gif 4.gif 1.gif
    • "Nuking" is forbidden.
      • Pibs:
        Pibs:
        Pibs:
  • Messages cannot be unnecessarily derogatory or rude in nature.
    • Excessive swearing, cussing, or cursing is not allowed.
      • Radio: F***ing f***tard. Go to hell c***nugget.
    • Excessive flaming is not allowed.
      • Tef: Stupid ass n00b. Go find the help site.
        Tef: Christ... Even your dog could find the help site, f***in' dumbass.
        Tef: You know what? I going to f***ing beat your dog with a softball bat until you find the goddamn help site!
  • Messages cannot be personally inquisitive in nature.
    • Asking other players for their personal information is not allowed.
      • Dragon Patty: Hey you, what's your full name, address, phone number, social security number, birthdate, and mother's maiden name?
  • Messages cannot be repetitive, annoying, or pestering in nature.
    • Begging for money, tokens, points, and Donator Packs is not allowed.
      • †ëh hamstr sekz: Can I have money please?
    • Constantly repeating something that has already been said is not allowed.
      • Danny: That's what she said. Ooooooh!!!
        ...
        Danny: That's what she said. Ooooooh!!!
        ...
        Danny: That's what she said. Ooooooh!!!

Content

  • Messages must be in the official language of HoboWars, English.
    • Sending messages in languages other than English is not allowed.
      • Deathy: Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Nein? Dummkopf...
  • Messages cannot contain links to web sites with suggestive or offensive content.
  • Messages cannot advertise websites or personal, in-game services.
    • Referral links to other online games are not allowed.
      • Blizz: Hey guys! Join me on Kongregate! Sign up using the referral link in my journal!
    • Advertising lottos, rapes, sluts, or other in-game sales is not allowed.
      • Kittipoe Tree: I'm selling rapes for 101K and sluts for 75 msk! Limited time offer! Get them while they're hot!!!
    • Advertising real-life products and services is not allowed.
      • AgentBootyPants: Hey everyone! For this week and this week only Burger King is selling Double Cheeseburgers for 99 cents!


Etiquette

Chat has its own standard of behavior and practices that are expected to be followed by those who enter it.

Although displaying poor etiquette in Chat will not get you banned, it will tarnish your Chat reputation, making you less-respected in Chat and more vulnerable to Chat bans.

First and foremost, please understand that Chat is not the place to ask questions. If you have a question, please ask it on the New Player Help board. The main reason people come to Chat is so that they can escape the monotony of the game and kill some time while waiting for more T. That being said, just being obnoxious and pointless in Chat is generally discouraged and frowned upon. The best way to get yourself recognized in Chat is to meaningfully contribute to the current conversation. The bottom line is to have some fun and be a little silly, but responsibly.

It is also equally important to note that learning how to format your messages is a big step to becoming respected in Chat. Indubitably, the most noticeable aspect of formatting your messages is choosing what color they should be. Be sure to pick a color that no one else uses, since many Chat regulars recognize each other by the color of their messages. By choosing a unique color, you will avoid being mistaken as someone else and make Chat more vibrant.

Using proper spelling and correct grammar in Chat is beyond important; it is a necessity. You are not using a cellphone to type your messages; therefore, do not use text-speak or abbreviate every other word. Using common Internet abbreviations like lol, wtf, jk, afk, and brb is okay, but use them sparingly and properly.

If you have just recently started to participate in Chat, realize that you are not going to be liked immediately; it will take some time to build up your reputation. Try to bring something new to Chat; liven it up a bit. Talk about your crappy day. Share the funniest video you've ever seen. Tell a story. Tell a joke. Debate current events.

Contribute.

Message Formatting

Believe it or not, there are ways to format your messages in Chat.

Since finding out how to do so is apparently harder than finding out how to set the time on your microwave, for your convenience, the various methods to format your messages have been listed for you.

Toggles

Toggles, like the name implies, switch on or off various message formatting. Toggles are convenient because they allow you to type your messages under the same format without having to re-type the format coding every time you type a message.

They follow this standard:

/command

Additionally, there are format codes that follow the toggle standard but aren't toggles, per se. Nevertheless, they are classified as toggles.

Here is a list of toggles in Chat. Which will be finished soon.

Tags

Under construction.

Emoticons

Under construction.

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