Live chat is now open
I do not expect this to replace the forums. In fact, I assume the chat room will usually be very quite. In the near future, I will be setting specific date/times for the chatroom in hopes of promoting interesting discussions. Check the calendar for new events.

How do I join the chat room?
To join the chatroom you can either use the automated software provided by the Chameleon Forums, or download your own software.

• Automated connection
  Using the software provided on this website requires you to download a java client in order to connect to the chat server. This is completely automated. Because of this automation, you are presented with a security warning. You must agree to the warning before connecting to the chat server.
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• Download your own software
  If you plan to use the chat room often, I recommend downloading a full featured program instead of using the java client provided on this website. The most popular program for connecting to IRC is mirc. You can download a free version at mirc.com. We are located on the Efnet network in the #chameleons channel.

I see a lot of people come into the live chat and leave after a few minutes of inactivity. If you wait around a little longer someone will usually reply. People seem to stay in the room even when not at their computer, which is the reason for the lack of response at times.

Hey, I'm trying to chat and I did what you instructed and it still says that I can't connect. What am I doing wrong??

What kind of error are you receiving? Do you have java installed and is your browser setup to run java? Most people have this by default, but there are still a lot of people who don't.

If all else fails, I recommend downloading mirc. With mirc you can connect directly to the chat room without having to use java or go through the website (they are independent of each other). We are on the efnet network in the #chameleons channel. If you need more help post here or send me private message.

Live Chat - Thursday Aug31 8PM CST
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link to live chat


There is a bug with some long usernames. If you are having problems, try logging out and joining the chat as a guest. Your name can be changed once you enter chat.

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Brad,
is there something wrong with the chat I keep getting the following error.

Connecting...
Unable to connect : java.net.UnknownHostException : irc.efnet.info

Thanks!

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Zerah J Morris
"Instead of keeping more species, why not do more with the species you keep."

Chat is working, but it seems people are having problems. I am able to login, so I have not been able to track the problem down yet. If you have problems with the java client, I recommend using MIRC or Trillian until I fix this problem.

No problem here. Im logged in throguh the site.

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WILL HAYWARD

Booted. Same problem as Zerah.


Connecting...
Unable to connect : java.net.UnknownHostException : irc.efnet.info

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WILL HAYWARD