Internet Relay Chat
AssessPlatforms
A text-based real-time messaging protocol and chat network style.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 2 source(s), led by open-source activity, with 2 in the last 30 days. Confidence 38%.
Evidence (2)
- 2Hacker News·7/24/2026researchWhy MUDs Still Matter Today
The article argues that MUDs, text-based multi-user virtual worlds, remain relevant because they support rich collaborative play, roleplaying, and community-building. It explains how players interact through command-driven interfaces and how different MUDs simulate worlds, systems, and storytelling in varying levels of complexity.
- 5Hacker News·7/16/2026open_sourceMicrosoft releases Comic Chat as open source
Microsoft has open sourced Comic Chat, the classic chat client that turned IRC-style conversations into comic-strip avatars and speech bubbles. The release makes the historical software available for preservation, inspection, and potential community-led revival.