IRC is commonly used among gamers for various purpouses. In our IRC channel we have several options directly connected to our public ut2k4 servers.

Basically an IRC bnc works as a "relay" between you and the IRC network. It keeps your IRC connection alive, and you are able to resume where you picked off when you log back in to the IRC BNC server.

An IRC BNC has several benefits. To mention a few:
1) You stay online 24/7, even when your computer is turned off
     Thereby you keep @'s in the channels you stay in, and there is no need
      to re-enter your channels upon logon.
2) Users may leave you messages while you are offline.
     Whenever you log back in your private messages will be displayed
3) You get a "virtual host" instead of the common @dialup2323.yourisp.com
     (i.e. player@arenamaster.its-hq.com)

We run our own IRC BNC servers, and provide accounts to certain players:

1) Clans sponsored by iTS
2) Very active players who contribute to keeping the activitylevel up,
     promoting the serverpark etc. Basically players who contribute in one
     way or another.

If you feel you match any of these criterias, feel free to apply for an account by emailing us, or stop by our IRC channel and talk to [push].