Regarding IRC channels

[Antrax]

I've tried googling but with the exception of broken or old links I could find nothing else.

Is it possible to keep a permanent IRC channel? I read something about requiring eggdrops or shell access but I could not understand anything xD. I wonder if I could get these for free or so. If they're not available for free how much would it cost me approximately every month? (hope it's not much because I'm running low on money xD)

Thanks in advance for helping an absolute newbie (perhaps even a little noobie :D)

[Richard]

All depends on what server and the rules/settings on that server.

[Darknight]

Your talking about efnet?
You need eggdrops etc for efnet but there is many other IRC networks with ChanServ who you can register your channle through
I susgest not going with efnet unless your a advanced IRC user, your efnet chanel can be taken over very easy

[Antrax]

I need a channel for my gaming clan on wolfenstein. Typically gaming clans tend to stick with quakenet... but I've got really no idea what I have to do :D

[Decker]

You're looking at a paid service that supports IRC to be honest, keeping the channel open would be a bit for a host as IRC can get resource heavy at times.

If you have a Clan get them to chip in and pay for a host/channel. And ask the host if they can help. They will normally, not a scary feature for them.

Great at battle if you dont commit ;)

[LSComputers]

check out gamesurge.net I believe that is the url, is very popular network :)

[Darknight]

Pick a IRC network with "services" Chanserv nickserv etc etc.
www.searchirc.com

[Antrax]

Ok thanks for help everyone :)

EDIT: Btw is gamesurge free or what? I can't find pricing :o

[LSComputers]

Gamesurge is free yes.

[Darknight]

99% of irc networks are free.
glad we could help and good luck