I have seeked an alternative mads client for a while, one when a user connects it would be automatically updated, one that can be updated with a lot less trouble and effort, one that doesn't constantly need bugs fixed due to script errors. This has lead to the developement of Mads 2K5JE. This newest edition is an alternative, but not a replacement for Mads V3, this one is for those who just want to log in and chatter, or for those not computer literate enough to possibly install the V3 version.
You want to try the new version?
Then what you waiting for, click here now!
This mIRC based chat client has specifically been designed to be used to replace the Mads chatroom that was closed when MSN decided to get greedy and close UK chatrooms.
It has been getting developed by the owners and fellow chatters of the room as well as being put together by yours truly to give a fully featured, enjoyable chat client that we hope will entertain all newcomers of IRC based chats like Mads V3.
You may also use this client in any other IRC based chat location, though I only provide updates etc. for Mads, so you will need to visit this page or Mads to gain URL update locations etc. In addition to this, I will not give support in regards to someone messing around with the scripts that we have been developing, so if you mess it up, its your fault.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
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Pentium 233MHz (Does run on 166MHz with new "Slow" PC option.)
Windows 95
64MB RAM
Internet Connection
NOTE: Windows ME seems to have a problem with the MP3 sound playback, thus causing ME users to crash, I've added detection code to disable sounds when Windows ME is used. This will prevent you crashing.
FEATURES (version 27/11/06)
- Actions / Emotions / Moods - I've been adding a lot of these presets to allow the chatters to have a little more fun when things go a little stale.
- Applications + Utilities - Allows the user to launch a few common external apps and utils from Mads.
- Away Modes - Allows the user to select a predefined away mode or a custome entry.
- Personal Details - These are to substitute the profiles stored at MSN, includes, age, gender, location and hobbies/interests.
- CyberScript - This was written to provide options like 3D text, requester, auto greeter, thanker, lamegame, hello everybody and advertiser.
- Own Text - This allows the user to customise their tect colours as mIRC was very limited for this as well as provide additional text/screen options!
- Registration / Hosting - I've included scripting to allow users to use their nickname if it is registered and to be able to authorise it if that is so, and also introduced host-only options into the menu system. These can only be used and accessed by authorising and activating host mode.
- Sound - You can send sounds to all or selected people in the room.
- Timestamp - Added this feature into the Toys menu just incase people felt the need to use it.
- MSN Emoticons - I managed to get an MSN emoticon script which was basic, but now I've recoded and added all of the emoticons used in the MSN chat clients and with a few additional extras.
- NetMeeting - Added supporting connectability for peeps to connect to each other directly through NetMeeting.
- Attacker Protection - Added to hopefully supress the attacks of lamer scripters etc.
- Slow PC Support - There are still peeps running lesser PC's (below 233MHz) out there so I developed and added special timers to cope with PC's that find it hard to handle the client in normal mode.
- Skype - Added supporting connectability for peeps to connect to each other directly through Skype.
- TC-Radio - Added support for ThunderCity's streaming radio braodcasts.
UPDATE (version 27/11/06)
The following alterations have been done since 17/06/04: -
- 17/06/04 | V3 Released - New V3 Mads is released today, featuring mIRC 6.15, new Registration Wizard to help people get past those nasty line commands, and a new protection system designed to help reduce the attacks from flooders etc.
- 20/06/04 | Additions - Rules for mads added to the script and additional ban options for hosts.
- 22/06/04 | Changes - Recoded the banning script as wasn't quite 100% effective, now it whoops ass.
- 23/06/04 | Additions - Added Special Dates options so you can check on upcoming events, even your own birthday.
- 24/06/04 | Fixes - Corrected sound detection so its on when its suppose to be. Restructured the HTML generation and introduced a system speed detection to hope combat the problem of the first lines in PM's from disappearing.
- 25/06/04 | Changes - Retweaked the client scripts, removing junk and a little recoding to increase performance, might help the little PC's more now.
- 26/06/04 | Fixes - Blinking PM's always a nightmare to sort, now added a buffer to PM's to ensure it works properly.
- 30/06/04 | Additions and Fixes - Added an option to allow PC's below min specification to operate with more stability. Added an option for the client user to send feedback and/or ideas back to me via MemoServ (messaging service). Fixed some initial variables being missing at startup. Adjusted the flood protection routines to be a little less sensitive.
- 09/07/04 | Additions and Fixes - DCC side was not able to function due to HTML script controls, now you got DCC everything. Fixed auto-greeter script error. Added a few new actions.
- 19/07/04 | Additions - Added anti-ctcp scroll protection against anyone accidently sending too many CTCP/sounds to the room. Added a couple new sounds. Added colouring to the nicklist, for hosts, voiced, unvoiced, and ignored people.
- 23/07/04 | Additions and Fixes - Added more detail in regards to soundcard and settings diagnostics. Fixed problems with accidentally ignored colouring for people in the nicklist. Additional rule enforced in regards to advertising in the channel. Sorted a couple actions and fixed the registration wizard.
- 04/09/04 | Changes and Update - Basic enhancements to the client and also updated the server lists for ThunderCity. Added mIRC 6.16 to installation process only for full install, please use the link provided for mIRC Update. Fixed unseen typo in regards to host command menu. Fixed timestamping in channels. Added a couple more sound effects. Another server update added to ensure no one gets a none existant server. Additional options for launching chats within Skype. Now Hosts can remotely activate nickname renaming support for mads users running this version.
- 29/09/04 | Fixes - Fixed Bottler script detection which now bans and kicks someone using it. Corrected incorect IP for New York server. Added 1 action to nicklist. Fixed host masking for registered users. Added supprt for CTRL-O users, basic but it works. Added reclaiming and ghost killing option to nicklist for registered users.
- 03/12/04 | Fixes - Fixed problem with people using colour coding within a URL which would result in a script error. Fixed a couple typo's and host options corrected.
- 14/03/05 | Changes and Fixes - Changes to the servers list have been made. The Default download URL options have been recoded to point to new filespace location. Fixed "Mads Chat Version" option in MADS MENU > Special.
- 06/04/05 | Addition - #TC-Radio, ThunderCity's new streaming audio broadcasts has now been added as a feature to the client, this will require the use if Winamp if you want to use the client features which can be installed via the client.
- 08/08/05 | Changes and Fixes - Changes to the server list have been made so that the user can only select between the US or European main servers unless you are an IRCOP in which case you get a full server list to choose from. Fixed Windows 64 Bit detection for the System Information.
- 17/11/06 | Change and Fix - Now that nearly eveyone on the planet using the internet are on some form of broadband, I've decided to make the Mads Client complete with the SOUNDS PACK that was previously a seperate item. It was brought to my attention that the desktop icon was missing from this installation, this has been rectified.
- 27/11/06 | Fix - Since more and more people are using Internet Explorer 7, it seems it doesn't like the right-click protection script within the client during channel joining, this script has now been disabled until I can figure out why IE7 spits its dummy out over it.
SCREEN SHOT
At this point I would like to thank all those who have helped to create this alternative chat client and I greatly respect all those involved and I can imagine the chatters do to. - WBCS-Neo