Cryptic introduces their own IRC channels to help fans stay connected while waiting on the launch of Star Trek Online and Champions Online! Chatter with fellow fans or get in a few words with the game developers while at work or at home. Keep reading for details and directions on how to connect.

Wish you could hang out with Cryptic fans all day? Can't get enough of the community? Want to spend time with your favorite developers? Join us on the GameSurge IRC network all day, every day! Talk about the upcoming launch of Champions Online in the #championsonline channel, or discuss what your favorite Star Trek faction is in the #STO channel! Don't know how to join IRC? Keep reading!

The easiest way to connect to IRC is through GameSurge's client at:

* http://gamesurge.net/chat/

Once connected, you can choose your nickname by typing, "/nick ". From there, you can join any of our channels by typing, "/join ".

Our current list of channels is:

* #STO
* #championsonline

Don't forget the # symbol!

See you there!