🗺️ Complete Service Directory 🗺️

Welcome to the full manifest of services aboard The Family Pirate! Whether ye seek real-time chat, text adventures, vintage protocols, or modern web tools, this directory has all the coordinates ye need to navigate our waters.

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IRC (Internet Relay Chat)

Real-time text chat with channels, bots, and a vibrant community. The backbone of internet chat since 1988!

Connection Details:

Server: irc.thefamilypirate.com

Ports:

  • 6667 - Standard IRC
  • 6697 - SSL/TLS (Secure) ⭐ Recommended
  • 6900, 8067, 8697 - Alternate ports

Web Client (Easiest):

Launch IRC Web Client

Desktop Clients:

  • Windows: HexChat, mIRC, AdiIRC
  • Mac: Textual, LimeChat, Colloquy
  • Linux: HexChat, WeeChat, Irssi
  • Mobile: Revolution IRC (Android), Palaver (iOS)

Features:

  • Multiple channels for different topics
  • 9 AI-powered bots (QuizBot, WeatherBot, SearchBot, and more!)
  • Persistent connections with bouncers
  • File transfers supported
  • SSL/TLS encryption available

Server Software:

UnrealIRCd - Industry standard IRC server

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BBS (Bulletin Board System)

Step back to the golden age of dialup! Message boards, file libraries, door games, and classic BBS experience powered by Synchronet.

Connection Methods:

🌐 Web Interface (Easiest)

Launch BBS Web Interface

Modern HTML5 interface - works in any browser!

📞 Telnet (Classic)

Address: thefamilypirate.com

Port: 2323

telnet thefamilypirate.com 2323

For the authentic retro experience!

🔒 SSH (Secure)

Port: 2222

ssh -p 2222 bbs@thefamilypirate.com

Encrypted connection for security

Terminal Clients (Recommended):

  • SyncTERM - Best BBS terminal (Windows/Mac/Linux)
  • NetRunner - Modern BBS client
  • mTelnet - Mobile BBS client
  • PuTTY - General purpose (Windows)

BBS Features:

  • Message areas and forums
  • File libraries for downloads
  • Door games (classic BBS games)
  • Multi-user chat
  • Full ANSI art support
  • User profiles and stats
  • 4 simultaneous nodes

Server Software:

Synchronet BBS v3.21a - "Pirate Family BBS"

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MUD (Multi-User Dungeon)

Explore a text-based fantasy world! Battle monsters, complete quests, level up your character, and interact with other adventurers in real-time.

Connection Details:

Address: thefamilypirate.com

Port: 4000

telnet thefamilypirate.com 4000

MUD Clients:

  • MUSHclient - Popular Windows client with triggers and aliases
  • Mudlet - Cross-platform, very powerful
  • TinTin++ - Terminal-based, Linux favorite
  • BeipMU - Modern Windows client
  • BlowTorch - Mobile MUD client (Android)

Game Features:

  • Text-based RPG gameplay
  • Character creation and progression
  • Combat system
  • Exploration and quests
  • Real-time multiplayer
  • Persistent world

Server Software:

CircleMUD - Classic MUD codebase

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Gopher Protocol

Dig through the Gopher protocol - the menu-driven document retrieval system that predates the World Wide Web! Browse text files and directories like it's 1991.

Connection Details:

Address: gopher://thefamilypirate.com

Port: 70

gopher://thefamilypirate.com:70

Gopher Clients:

  • Lynx - Text browser with Gopher support
  • Firefox - Add OverbiteFF extension
  • Gopher Browser - Dedicated Gopher browser
  • cURL - Command line: curl gopher://thefamilypirate.com

What to Explore:

  • Text documents and files
  • Directory hierarchies
  • Pre-web internet experience
  • Fast, simple, menu-driven navigation

Server Software:

Pygopherd - Python Gopher server

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Finger Protocol

The original user information protocol! Check who's online, read .plan files, and get status updates the Unix way.

Connection Details:

Port: 79

Usage:

finger retrobell@thefamilypirate.com
finger @thefamilypirate.com

Finger Clients:

  • Linux/Mac: Built-in finger command
  • Windows: PuTTY, WSL, or online finger gateways
  • Web: Various online finger clients available

Features:

  • User information lookup
  • .plan file reading
  • Login status
  • Classic Unix protocol
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Email & Webmail

Full email hosting with webmail access! Get your own @thefamilypirate.com email address and access it from anywhere.

Webmail Access:

URL: Access Webmail

Check your email from any browser!

Email Client Setup:

Incoming Mail (IMAP - Recommended):

  • Server: thefamilypirate.com
  • Port: 993
  • Security: SSL/TLS
  • Username: Your full email address

Outgoing Mail (SMTP):

  • Server: thefamilypirate.com
  • Port: 587 (recommended) or 465
  • Security: STARTTLS (587) or SSL/TLS (465)
  • Authentication: Required

Email Clients:

  • Thunderbird - Free, cross-platform
  • Outlook - Windows/Mac
  • Apple Mail - macOS/iOS
  • K-9 Mail - Android
  • mutt - Terminal email client (Linux)

Request an Email Account:

Email accounts are available to community members. Contact t.j.morris.bell@thefamilypirate.com to request your @thefamilypirate.com email address!

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Shell Terminal (Honeypot)

A fake terminal interface with pirate-themed commands and easter eggs. Try it for fun, but beware the traps!

Access:

Access Shell Terminal

Try These Commands:

help - Show available commands
ls - List files
cat - Read files
pirate - ??? 🏴‍☠️
rum - ??? 🍺
parrot - ??? 🦜

Warning: Some commands lead to popup traps! It's all in good fun.

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Web Tools & Toys

Retro web creation tools for making blinkies, ASCII art, banners, and more!

Available Now:

Coming Soon:

  • ASCII Art Generator
  • 88x31 Button Maker
  • Hit Counter Generator
  • Under Construction GIF Builder
  • HTML Validator
  • Pixel Font Library
  • Retro Color Palette Tool

View Tools Page

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Server Status

Real-time status monitoring for all services.

View Status Dashboard

Current Status:

  • ✅ IRC Server - Online
  • ✅ BBS - Online
  • ✅ MUD - Online
  • ✅ Gopher - Online
  • ✅ Finger - Online
  • ✅ Webmail - Online
  • ✅ Web Services - Online

⚓ Quick Reference Chart ⚓

Service Address Port(s) Quick Link
IRC irc.thefamilypirate.com 6667, 6697 (SSL) Web Client
BBS (Telnet) thefamilypirate.com 2323 Web Interface
BBS (SSH) thefamilypirate.com 2222 -
MUD thefamilypirate.com 4000 -
Gopher gopher://thefamilypirate.com 70 -
Finger thefamilypirate.com 79 -
Webmail webmail.thefamilypirate.net 443 (HTTPS) Access
Shell shell.thefamilypirate.com 443 (HTTPS) Access

❓ Need Help?

New to these protocols? Having trouble connecting? The captain is here to help!