irc to discord

README.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 The wargames offered by the OverTheWire community can help you to learn and practice security concepts in the form of fun-filled games.
 
-If you have a problem, a question or a suggestion, you can join us on [IRC](http://overthewire.org/information/irc.html).
+If you have a problem, a question or a suggestion, you can join us via [chat](http://overthewire.org/information/chat.html).
 
 **!!! Do not file issues for game-related questions. This repository is for the website only !!!**
 

_includes/information.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <div id="sidemenu">
     <ul>
 {% include menu_item.html link="/information/donate.html" name="Donate!" %}
-{% include menu_item.html link="/information/irc.html" name="Contact&nbsp;via&nbsp;IRC" %}
+{% include menu_item.html link="/information/chat.html" name="Contact&nbsp;via&nbsp;Chat" %}
 {% include menu_item.html link="/information/website.html" name="Edit website" %}
 {% include menu_item.html link="/information/wechall.html" name="WeChall&nbsp;Scoreboard" %}
 

_layouts/default.html

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 
 <div id="shortcuts">
 	<a href="/information/donate.html"><div class="button">Donate!</div></a>
-	<a href="/information/irc.html"><div class="button">Help!?</div></a>
+	<a href="/information/chat.html"><div class="button">Help!?</div></a>
 </div>
 
 <script type="text/javascript">

information/irc.md → information/chat.md

@@ -1,49 +1,42 @@
 ---
 layout: default
 listinformation: true
-title: Contact via IRC
+title: Contact via chat
 ---
 
-Contact via IRC
-===============
+General chat rules
+==================
 
-If you have a problem, a question, a suggestion, or just want to hang
-out with us, you can join us on our IRC servers:
-If you don't know [how to use IRC][], use google to find out.
+- **No spoilers** in chat
+- Tell us the **game and level**, nothing more (salutations are accepted)
+- **Be patient**, someone will offer you a PM
 
-	Encrypted IRC:
-		Host: ircs.overthewire.org
-		Port: 6697 (with SSL)
+NOTE: You might want to read this [article] before asking for help :) 
 
-	Non-encrypted IRC:
-		Host: irc.overthewire.org
-		Port: 6667
+Discord
+=======
+
+You can find our Discord server at https://discord.gg/GtxAcrT
 
 	Channels: 
 		#wargames 	(for talk related to the games)
 		#warzone 	(for talk related to the warzone)
 		#social 	(for general talk)
 
+Please be aware of our rules! When you first connect, you will be reminded of them.
 
-NOTE: You might want to read this [article] before asking for help :) 
+IRC
+===
 
-**Warning:**
---------------------
-- **No spoilers** in #wargames
-- Tell us the **game and level**, nothing more (salutations are accepted)
-- **Be patient**, someone will offer you a PM
-
-
-Web-based IRC client
---------------------
-
-If you don't have access to an IRC client, you can use the web-based IRC client.
-
-**Be aware that leaving this page will disconnect you from the chat!**
+If you don't know [how to use IRC][], use google to find out.
 
+	Encrypted IRC:
+		Host: ircs.overthewire.org
+		Port: 6697 (with SSL)
 
-<iframe id="ircframe" src="https://kiwiirc.com/client/irc.overthewire.org/?nick=WebVisitor?&theme=cli#wargames">
-</iframe>
+	Non-encrypted IRC:
+		Host: irc.overthewire.org
+		Port: 6667
 
 [how to use IRC]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IRC/Tutorial
 [article]: http://catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

information/donate.md

@@ -35,5 +35,5 @@ Huge Thanks to Our Patrons
 
 {% include patreonlist.md %}
 
-[contact us]: /information/irc.html
+[contact us]: /information/chat.html
 

information/news.md

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ title: News
 News
 ====
 
+**The news section of this site is no longer maintained**
+
 2019-01-06 Happy newyear!! Advent Bonanza CTF in the warzone
 ------------------------------------------------------------
 

information/staff.md

@@ -13,6 +13,6 @@ money maintaining the infrastructure and creating new games.
 - Steven "Steven" Van Acker
 - morla
 
-If you need to, you may [contact us through IRC].
+If you need to, you may [contact us through chat].
 
-[contact us through IRC]: /information/irc.html
+[contact us through chat]: /information/chat.html

wargames/bandit/index.md

@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ continue:
     cd
 -   Also, your favorite **search-engine** is your friend. Learn how to
     use it! I recommend [Google][].
--   Lastly, if you are still stuck, you can [join us on IRC][]
+-   Lastly, if you are still stuck, you can [join us via chat][]
 
 You're ready to start! Begin with [Level 0][], linked at the left of
 this page. Good luck!
@@ -53,4 +53,4 @@ this page. Good luck!
   [Level 0]: /wargames/bandit/bandit0.html
   [man page]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_page
   [Google]: http://www.google.com
-  [join us on IRC]: /information/irc.html
+  [join us via chat]: /information/chat.html

wargames/drifter/index.md

@@ -10,8 +10,7 @@ Drifter
 {% include beginNote.html title="2014-12-29 - online with a caveat" %}
 
 Drifter is online but individual levels are untested and may have unintended
-bugs. If you encounter these unintended bugs, let me know (Steven on
-ircs://ircs.overthewire.org channel #wargames).
+bugs. If you encounter these unintended bugs, let us know via chat.
 
 {% include endNote.html %}
 

wargames/index.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Wargames
 The wargames offered by the OverTheWire community can help you to learn and practice security concepts in the form of fun-filled games.<br/>
 To find out more about a certain wargame, just visit its page linked from the menu on the left.
 
-If you have a problem, a question or a suggestion, you can [join us on IRC][contactus].
+If you have a problem, a question or a suggestion, you can [join us via chat][contactus].
 
 Suggested order to play the games in
 ------------------------------------
@@ -28,4 +28,4 @@ Each shell game has its own SSH port
 Information about how to connect to each game using SSH, is provided in the top left corner of the page.
 Keep in mind that every game uses a different SSH port.
 
-[contactus]: /information/irc.html
+[contactus]: /information/chat.html

wargames/semtex/index.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Semtex
 {% include beginNote.html title="2012-04-18 - some semtex levels verified" %}
 The semtex wargame has been migrated to a new server. Because of this
 move, some levels might no longer work as intended. If you run into
-trouble, [contact us on IRC][].
+trouble, [contact us via chat][].
 
 We have verified that level 0 up to and including 4 work fine.
 
@@ -44,5 +44,5 @@ combinatorial analysis.**
 
 **Contact : [aton at packetdropped dot org][]**
 
-[contact us on IRC]: /information/irc.html
+[contact us via chat]: /information/chat.html
 [aton at packetdropped dot org]: mailto:[email protected]

warzone/tsutomu.md

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ now hosted on the warzone too.
 After connecting to the warzone, tsutomu can be found at <http://172.30.30.30>.
 
 To avoid interfering with others working on tsutomu, you may find it helpful to
-coordinate in the #warzone channel on our IRC server.
+coordinate in the #warzone channel on our [chat].
 
 [Tsutomu Shimomura]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsutomu_Shimomura
 [Kevin Mitnick]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Mitnick
@@ -51,4 +51,5 @@ coordinate in the #warzone channel on our IRC server.
 [RFC 1984]: https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1948
 [Takedown]: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159784/
 [OverTheWire Advent Bonanza 2018 CTF]: /warzone/advent2018
+[chat]: /information/chat.html