Contact People
One of the most important aspects in the game of Netrek is communication. It turns the game into a team game, where effective communication with fellow team players improves the chances on winning. Inside the game you can always ask for help. But also outside the game there are many possibilities to discuss netrek and get answers to your questions. Get in touch!
Ask Questions. Get Answers
- In-Game Messaging
How to send Messages: Type 'm' or put your mouse cursor in the outgoing message window. It is the upper of the two thin one-line windows at the bottom right of the netrek window. Type the letter for who you want to send to:
Type now your message followed by enter. Use the Esc key to cancel a message before sending it.A Send to All (Everyone!) t Send to your own team 0-9, a-j Message is sent to player of that number/letter F,K,R,O Send to Federation, Klingons, Romulans or Orions -
Netrek
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) List
Many questions regarding Netrek are answered in this list. Regardless of whether you know nothing about Netrek or have been playing for a year, the answer to your question is probably here. Please read this FAQ before asking for help on Usenet or via email. -
Usenet: rec.games.netrek
newsgroup
This is a Usenet newsgroup (often referred to as RGN) dedicated to the topic of Netrek. You can join in on discussions with fellow players. This is the primary communication medium for the Netrek community. A word of warning: asking common questions like "How do I play Netrek?" or "Where do I download a client?" will generally backfire with rude replies about getting a "clue" and reading the FAQ. So, please look for the answer to any beginner questions on this home page before posting. -
IRC: #netrek channel
This is an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) channel also dedicated to, of course, the topic of Netrek. Join if you've got burning questions and need quick interactive help!
Netrek Face Files
Did you ever wonder what the people you play with every day look like? There is now a perfect opportunity to satisfy your need for information: go visit the Netrek Face Files! And, most important of all, do not forget to leave your own photograph!Advanced Netrek
Think you rewl? Yeah, whatever! Clue games are usually reserved for players who have logged hundreds of hours in "pickup" Netrek. If you've never played on a clue game, you should join as an observer first to become familiarized with real teamwork and gameplay.-
Clue-pickup
Mailing List
If you want to play on league-style clued games, join this mailing list. Various teams announce clued games open to players during the league seasons. To subscribe to the list, send a message to vanilla-clue-pickup-subscribe@us.netrek.org. You can browse past messages in the Archive. -
Netrek Leagues
There are several organized Netrek Leagues where best players from all over the world form teams to play each other. Join and play with your friends in organised teams and enjoy high quality games of Netrek. Find out more about the different leagues here.
