What is IRC roleplay?
A plain-language introduction to roleplay on IRC and why it still works for live communities.
What it is
IRC roleplay is shared storytelling in live channels. Players use dialogue, action commands, OOC planning, and channel topics to run scenes and keep worlds active.
Why IRC works
IRC is lightweight, persistent, scriptable, and open. A channel can stay available for years, and users can connect from webchat, desktop clients, mobile clients, or bridges.
Where to start
Read the channel topic, join the OOC room if one exists, ask before entering active scenes, and register your nickname if you plan to return.