I'm installing MRC on the BBS but I'm running into a problem.

python mrc_client.py cyberia.darktech.org 5000
Sat Feb 13 20:37:37 2021 : Unable to connect to cyberia.darktech.org,5000
Sat Feb 13 20:37:37 2021 : Connection error

As that is the only server showing on the list in the download, am I doing
the comnand wrong or is there a newer server list I need to find?

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Re: MRC
By: Barmed to All on Sat Feb 13 2021 08:48 pm

python mrc_client.py cyberia.darktech.org 5000

That was the address that Gryphon used when he was writing the original version of MRC.

Someone has updated MRC and the address to connect, you'll need to update to that version. I'm not sure what that version is or where to get it.

Can anyone comment?

Ttyl :-),
Al

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On 13 Feb 2021, Al said the following...

python mrc_client.py cyberia.darktech.org 5000

That was the address that Gryphon used when he was writing the original version of MRC.

Someone has updated MRC and the address to connect, you'll need to
update to that version. I'm not sure what that version is or where to
get it.

Can anyone comment?

I use:

mrc_client.py mrc.bottomlessabyss.net 5000


Jay

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python mrc_client.py cyberia.darktech.org 5000

That was the address that Gryphon used when he was writing the origin version of MRC.
Can anyone comment?

I use:

mrc_client.py mrc.bottomlessabyss.net 5000

^^^^ That is the corret address, and also make sure you have the newest MRC package:

MRC 1.2.9a

If you don't you can always find it on many BBSes... or, mine has it for sure. :P



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On 14 Feb 2021, paulie420 said the following...

mrc_client.py mrc.bottomlessabyss.net 5000

^^^^ That is the corret address, and also make sure you have the newest MRC package:

MRC 1.2.9a

Thanks. I've upgraded the version, and used the correct address now, I
think. So at least in theory, I shoukd be set up now, although I donpt seem
to be having much luck testing it. I can enter mrc, and exit, but I can't
seem to get any other commands to do anything.

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Thanks. I've upgraded the version, and used the correct address now, I think. So at least in theory, I shoukd be set up now, although I donpt seem to be having much luck testing it. I can enter mrc, and exit, but I can't seem to get any other commands to do anything.

I don't want you to get discouraged; I've seen your woes as you start to setup a system. Just know that we ALL went thru the setup issues. Learning how Mystic add-ons work, and etc... LOL.

Funny thing is, even way later when you kinda know a LOT; things will still trip you up. SO, don't trip...

Things to remember with MRC. Ok... the server must be loaded, first, before you try to run any MRC menu commands.

So, make sure the server is loaded in the background. OK, check.
Make sure you have the newest MRC software.
Make sure you've compiled it using './mplc mrcfilename.mps'...
Create a menu command in Mystic thats something like: (GX) /home/pi/mystic/themes/default/scripts/mrc_client

Then jump on yer BBS and enter the MRC rooms.

Type '/bbses' to see a list of BBSes connected... this will show that you're server is all connected.
Then, try to say hello. Someone is usually in there.

If not, we can make a phone call and help out...
Or, if you know how to setup VNC I can login and help...
Or, we'll iron it out. :P
If you need me its paulie420@gmail.com and I'll give you my ##.

w00t w00t - you'll get it Barmed... :P



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On 16 Feb 2021, paulie420 said the following...

seem to be having much luck testing it. I can enter mrc, and exit, bu can't seem to get any other commands to do anything.

I don't want you to get discouraged; I've seen your woes as you start to setup a system. Just know that we ALL went thru the setup issues.
Learning how Mystic
add-ons work, and etc... LOL.

Discouraged, no. Frustrated? Big Time. But that's normal for me. I read
the instructions, follow them, and it doesn't work, or doesn't work as expected, So I go through it again and again, to try and find what I missed. I'll know it will turn out to be something very simple, but I'll nearly drive myself crazy figuring it out.

Then I'll vent here or someplace similar, and people will suggest things to look at, which I will, even if I'm sure I already looked at it, and
eventually it works.

The funny part is that MRC isn't even something I likely would use very
often. But it is something I'd have available because other people might.

Funny thing is, even way later when you kinda know a LOT; things will still trip you up. SO, don't trip...

Things to remember with MRC. Ok... the server must be loaded, first, before you
try to run any MRC menu commands.

So, make sure the server is loaded in the background. OK, check.
Make sure you have the newest MRC software.
Make sure you've compiled it using './mplc mrcfilename.mps'...
Create a menu command in Mystic thats something like: (GX) /home/pi/mystic/themes/default/scripts/mrc_client

Then jump on yer BBS and enter the MRC rooms.
Type '/bbses' to see a list of BBSes connected... this will show that you're server is all connected.
Then, try to say hello. Someone is usually in there.

I'll run through the steps again. I'm missing something simple. Everything apoears to be working, but The only command when I'm ine MRC that actually
does anything is /quit.

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I'll run through the steps again. I'm missing something simple. Everything apoears to be working, but The only command when I'm ine MRC that actually does anything is /quit.

To me, it sounds like the server isn't running... I say that because when my server isn't running right none of the MRC commands work, but /quit does.. lemme look at my...

you should be running mrc_client.py with something like this (I'm on Linux so yours might be a little different.)

"./mrc_client.py mrc.bottomlessabyss.net 5000"

And, you'll either need to keep that Window open OR run it in a way that your OS keeps it open...

In Linux, I have it on a system.d 'service' that keeps it running; but you can also just have a terminal window open, so long as it says:

Fri Feb 19 00:35:20 2021 Multi Relay Chat Client v1.2.9 [sf]
Fri Feb 19 00:35:21 2021 Connected to Multi Relay Chat host mrc.bottomlessabyss.net port 5000

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Listen, theres some other config files to edit - where you set a 'name' for your BBS and the .mps & compiled .mpx file need to be in your /scripts directory. IF you still have issues I'm off tomorrow and you could give me a shout and we can have a quick voice call to go over it.

I'm on Discord, I think you joined the channel - or hit my BBS with a # to text. :P



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On 19 Feb 2021, paulie420 said the following...

To me, it sounds like the server isn't running... I say that because
when my server isn't running right none of the MRC commands work, but /quit does.. lemme look at my...

you should be running mrc_client.py with something like this (I'm on
Linux so yours might be a little different.)

"./mrc_client.py mrc.bottomlessabyss.net 5000"
And, you'll either need to keep that Window open OR run it in a way that your OS keeps it open...

That was the problem. or rather multiple small problems. I forgot the ./ before the command. I'm on Linux as well.

I was also trying tto run it as an event when I start mis up, to
automatically start the server when starting the BBS. I don't think I did
that event right anyway, as it wants to run at midnight my time (CST)

I also tried running it from the command line then starting a local session
of Mystic to log on, but that obviously doesn't work either.

It was throwing me off a bit because I didn't get an error anywhere that I could see.

In Linux, I have it on a system.d 'service' that keeps it running; but
you can also just have a terminal window open, so long as it says:

Fri Feb 19 00:35:20 2021 Multi Relay Chat Client v1.2.9 [sf]
Fri Feb 19 00:35:21 2021 Connected to Multi Relay Chat host mrc.bottomlessabyss.net port 5000

In addition to being new to Mystic, I'm new to Linux as well. And in this
setup I'm command line only, at least until I figure out the SSH/SSL tunnels, which I believe would let me use a GUI through VNC. But that's way back on
my priorities.

In anycase, MRC now works, so I'm on to my next project.

Thanks to all who helped.

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On 19 Feb 2021, paulie420 said the following...

Listen, theres some other config files to edit - where you set a 'name' for your BBS and the .mps & compiled .mpx file need to be in your
/scripts directory. IF you still have issues I'm off tomorrow and you could give me a shout and we can have a quick voice call to go over it.

I'm on Discord, I think you joined the channel - or hit my BBS with a #
to text. :P

All of the config files are done. Success at last.

I'm not on Discord, much to my gangs frustration on TORN, for sure.

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I know this is going to sound like a stupid question but are you running the mrc_client.py and connecting to bottomlessabyss? I am not sure how it gets
done in Linux, but in windows, you just run the mrc_client.py mrc.bottomlessabyss.net 5000 from a Dos window and you are connected. Then
the mx file will connect and you will get your BBS listings... I currently
have it running on both my Mystic and my Enigma boards with no issues..

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On 19 Feb 2021, paulie420 said the following...

To me, it sounds like the server isn't running... I say that because
when my server isn't running right none of the MRC commands work, but /quit does.. lemme look at my...

Give the man a cigar! LOL That's what I just responded. Except you gave the Linux answer... :)

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On 19 Feb 2021, Bucko said the following...

I know this is going to sound like a stupid question but are you running the mrc_client.py and connecting to bottomlessabyss? I am not sure how
it gets done in Linux, but in windows, you just run the mrc_client.py mrc.bottomlessabyss.net 5000 from a Dos window and you are connected.
Then the mx file will connect and you will get your BBS listings... I currently have it running on both my Mystic and my Enigma boards with no issues..

I forgot the ./ before the command. I knew it would be something simpke.
It's working now.

Thanks.

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On 19 Feb 2021, Barmed said the following...

I forgot the ./ before the command. I knew it would be something
simpke. It's working now.

It always is and I always forget that also!!

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I'll run through the steps again. I'm missing something simple. Everything apoears to be working, but The only command when I'm ine MRC that actually does anything is /quit.

Reach out to me if you still have issues.

Or if anyone is having questions or issues about MRC, it may save a lot of frustration to reach out to me directly. It's usually sorted out pretty quickly.

Cheers!

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In anycase, MRC now works, so I'm on to my next project.

Good to know! Welcome!

Cheers!

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So I am attempting to get MRC chat working. I downloaded MRC client. I followed the instructions and ran the python mrc_client which is connecting to mrc.bottomlessabyss.net and it will echo the server traffic back to me.

However, when running mrc_client.mpx from the BBS, The very first running it shows me connected, displays the messages from Johnny etc.. but then doesn't seem to work anymore. THe messages I type don't go anywhere, I get no feedback from commands I input. However, I can see the commands going to the python script as I do them. Also I see conversation from the python script, as well as join/parts, but none of it is making it to the MPL client.

There must be something I am missing here? Can anyone help?

Thanks


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Ok, So I figured out I was just using an older version that didnt function properly. The newer one I have seems to be working.

Does anyone already have a MRC client that can work ok on a 132x36 screen ? It seems this one can only do 80x25. On a larger sreen it seems to put things in the wrong places.


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On 17 Nov 2022, Mandarax said the following...

Does anyone already have a MRC client that can work ok on a 132x36
screen ? It seems this one can only do 80x25. On a larger sreen it
seems to put things in the wrong places.

You need to use mrcX for that, grab the beta from my repo; https://erb.pw/y/mrcxbeta

I use it in 132x37 perfectly, just make sure you use;

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On 17 Nov 2022, Mandarax said the following...

Does anyone already have a MRC client that can work ok on a 132x36
screen ? It seems this one can only do 80x25. On a larger sreen it
seems to put things in the wrong places.

You need to get mrcX client for 132x37 mrc use, grab from my repo here; https://erb.pw/y/mrcxbeta

Once you got it running, make sure to set the screen size autodetection to on by doing this in mrcX;
/set scrdetect

That should help you. I use mrcX in 132x37 all the time, it's superb.

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You need to get mrcX client for 132x37 mrc use, grab from my repo here; https://erb.pw/y/mrcxbeta
Once you got it running, make sure to set the screen size autodetection
to on by doing this in mrcX;
/set scrdetect

Thanks for the reply! Crewmate let me know when I was on MRC. So I downloaded it and got it up and running. So much better, I even switched to your Theme for the moment ;)

Thanks! Happy BBS'n !


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On 17 Nov 2022, Mandarax said the following...

Thanks for the reply! Crewmate let me know when I was on MRC. So I downloaded it and got it up and running. So much better, I even
switched to your Theme for the moment ;)

Very good, glad to see more and more people using it. It really is a lot nicer in my opinion than the original client.
Themes are great, too. Glad you're liking them.

Did you try it yet in 132x37 mode? If so did you set the screen detect on?

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Did you try it yet in 132x37 mode? If so did you set the screen detect
on?

Yes I did :D Seems to work


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