Direct Client-to-Client
Direct Client-to-Client (DCC) is a great way to download files directly from our range of bots. Speeds are great, and you do not have to upload anything back!
What can I download?
Dolph works hard to keep an up to date list on the forum, that can be found
here. Use the thread search if you are looking for something specific. Make a note of the bot on which it is found (e.g Amida, Dat[004], etc) as the title of each post, and also the pack number.
Alternatively, you can search from within #datorrents by typing @find searchterm (e.g. @find naruto).
The bots are constantly reporting on the packs they contain, so don't worry about the amount of spam in the channel.
How do I download?
To use XDCC, one can send a private message (query) or send a CTCP command to a bot:
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/msg xdcc send # - Requests the specified pack number from the bot.
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/msg xdcc remove - Removes all files one has queued for sending. (This only works via msg.)
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/msg xdcc remove # - Removes the file in the specified queue position. (This only works via msg.)
If there are available slots in the bot, you should start receiving the file immediately. Otherwise, you will join a queue. Could be for minutes, could be for hours. No, there isn't anything we can do about this. Check the settings in your client to see if you are set to auto accept, ask to accept or deny file transfers.
Do not accept file transfers from people you do not know! Viruses and spyware is quite often transferred like this. For this reason, I have my client set to ask before downloading a file.
Check the autogreet at the top of the channel when you join to keep up to date with the lastest news.
FAQ My download is slow!
This is usually the case with the more popular bots. The upload speed is spread, and can be significantly slow at times. Another problem can be a connection your side through a firewall.
I can't dowload at all!
Double check that you are not ignoring file send in your irc options. Any further issues, join #thestaff, and someone there should be able to help you.
Can I add my own bot to your list in #datorrents?
We welcome all requests from users, as our list of hosted files is always growing. Just make sure the files are suitable, and join #thestaff and ask to speak to either Shauna, ichigo or Evilgiggle.
Other issues may be answered
here.