Infini-T Force group viewing

Hi all!

I hope many of you have been able to view and enjoy Infini-T Force already. For a fun experiment, I thought I’d organize a “live” viewing and discussion of the first two episodes at my IRC chat room. All are welcome to drop by, say hi and comment on the episodes as they play out!

I’d like to start the first episode on Saturday afternoon, October 7 at 4PM US Pacific time. I know that’s a little late for some of our European friends, but I hope it’s a mostly reasonable time for fans around the world. Make sure to show up a little early so we can all get the Viz streams ready to start at the same time.


Here are instructions on how to access the IRC chat room:

You’ll need an IRC client application to connect. Or, you can connect via the internet.

To connect via the internet (the easiest method), visit here:
https://www.rizon.net/chat

You'll have to create an account and then connect to the room #gcon


For software, I’m on a Mac and I use a free application named Colloquy. Here is the link to download it:
http://colloquy.info/downloads.html

It has versions for newer and older Mac OS X, so read to choose the one that will work for your machine.

A friend suggested AdiIRC for PC users. It’s also free. Here is a link to it:
https://www.adiirc.com

The following are steps to connect using Colloquy, but I’m sure any IRC client will have similar prompts and commands.

When you open the application, a window will come up saying "New Connection." 
In the Nickname window, pick a name for yourself. If you choose one that is already being used, the program will probably pick something similar, but you can pick until you get something you like.
Then under Server Protocol, choose "IRC Internet Relay Chat"
In the Chat Server scroll down and choose "irc.rizon.net" That's where I have the room hosted.
Then click on "Connect"

A new window will appear called "Connections."
Click on "Join Room"
In the "Chat Room" window, enter #gcon

Then a new window should appear, which will be the chat room. The topic of the room right now is "Up and running again!" so you'll know if you're in the right place.

If you have any problems connecting send me a PM and I'll see if I can help.


I’ll look forward to seeing you!

The Other Jason

www.battleoftheplanets.info

I've watched and haven't really been able to chat with anyone about it, so I'm pleased at the thought of a viewing part. I should be able to make that time!

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Eagle Whisperer

Hi ChrisW,

Sounds good, ChrisW. We're about 15 minutes from starting! Hope to see you and others soon!

The Other Jason

www.battleoftheplanets.info

Hi KT,

quote:

Originally posted by KT1972 I wish I could access the episodes

I'm sorry I wasn't able to participate -- a couple of tornado warnings persuaded me to change my plans!

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I think Jason was working on it ...

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Eagle Whisperer

Hi all,

I would like to have another group viewing. I was hoping to talk about it here earlier in the week, but couldn't access the boards.

I think Saturdays will work best for most around the world, but I also know this coming weekend is a big holiday for many. So... perhaps Saturday, December 30?

Let me know some thoughts. If it sounds like a lot of people can make it this Saturday, maybe we can try then.

The Other Jason

www.battleoftheplanets.info

This weekend will be a no-go for me. It's just crazy-time. I'm kind of looking for an excuse not to go to the cricket match on New Year's Day, though. (It's an annual game, played in a cow paddock on the banks of the mighty Blackwood River. If you hit the ball into a cow pat, you're automatically out.)

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