Network News

SorceryNet has been busy! Here’s a round-up of what’s new, what’s coming, and how you can get involved.

Website Progress

The current SorceryNet website continues to be improved, and we’ve also started planning a new and improved version in the background for the future. Stay tuned for previews.

Support SorceryNet

We’ve created a Patreon: patreon.com/SorceryNet — while there’s no expectation for anyone to sign up, every little helps keep the network running and moving forward. Thank you to all supporters.

New Staff

This week we’re onboarding:

• Naomi
• Joe
• Neo_nemesis
• SgtSarros (returning)
• Hal_Emmerich

Special thanks to SgtSarros for rejoining — by volunteering again, they’re helping ensure SorceryNet has a strong support system for users going forward.

Webchat Updates

Our webchat at chat.sorcery.net has been rethemed to match the SorceryNet website. If you notice any issues, please let us know. Remember: you can always switch back to the default theme at any time.

What’s Next?

• Register accounts directly in The Lounge webchat
• Keep a permanent connection (your nick stays in channel, even while offline)
• Access scrollback/history you missed while away
• Works in any browser on any device

Town Hall — Saturday 23 August

📍 #Square
🕖 7:00 pm UK (BST)

Other time zones:
• 8:00 pm CEST (Central Europe)
• 2:00 pm EDT (US East)
• 11:00 am PDT (US West)

How to Join

• Already on IRC: /join #Square
• Web (no setup needed): Open The Lounge to join #Square

This is your chance to have your say! We’re inviting channel owners, ops, and community members to join us and share feedback, ideas, and even complaints. We’ll also be forming a Channel Owners’ Council to give channels a stronger voice in shaping the network.

Agenda
• Website & webchat improvements
• Feedback and ideas from the community
• Formation of the Channel Owners’ Council
• Q&A with staff and network admins

See you there — bring your hopes, ideas, and thoughts on the future of SorceryNet!

You’re invited! We’re hosting a network-wide Town Hall in #Square on Saturday, 23 August 2025 at 7:00 pm UK (BST). Channel owners and ops—this one’s especially for you. We want your ideas, your wishlist, and your honest feedback so we can help your communities grow and thrive.

How to join
• Already on IRC: /join #Square
• Web (no setup needed): Open The Lounge to join #Square

When
• UK (BST): Sat 23 Aug — 7:00 pm
• CEST: Sat 23 Aug — 8:00 pm
• US Eastern (EDT): Sat 23 Aug — 2:00 pm
• US Central (CDT): Sat 23 Aug — 1:00 pm
• US Mountain (MDT): Sat 23 Aug — 12:00 pm (noon)
• US Pacific (PDT): Sat 23 Aug — 11:00 am

Who should attend?
• Channel owners and ops (please encourage your owners/ops to come!)
• Community organizers and regulars with suggestions
• Anyone curious about what’s next for SorceryNet

Agenda
• Our “relaunch” plan: new website, fresher look, better onboarding
• IRC software updates (InspIRCd 4.7.0 + Anope v2) and what they unlock
• Features and tools for role-play & gaming communities
• Your requests: services, web integrations, docs, and promo ideas
• Q&A and next steps

Why this matters
SorceryNet is recommitting to being the best home for role-players and gaming communities. This Town Hall is your chance to help shape the roadmap—both for the network and the website.

Can’t make it?
We’ll post a summary on the News page afterwards and outline concrete follow-ups.

See you in #Square on the day—bring your hopes, pet peeves, and bold ideas!