IdleRPG FAQ
Common gameplay questions from new and returning players on NetIRC. For every command and argument, open the command reference.
How do I start playing?
Join #IdleRPG on NetIRC (chat.netirc.eu:6667), then private-message the bot: REGISTER <CharacterName> <password> <class…>. Password must be one word.
Why am I not leveling?
You must be logged in, your nick must stay visible in #IdleRPG, and the bot must be online. Base level timer starts at 10m. Normal channel chat adds penalty; recognized !commands do not.
How long is each level if I stay idle?
Standard idle time is rpbase × rpstep^L seconds up to L60, then +1 day per level above 60 (no hero level cap). See the Level timer formula section on How to Play, Commands, or FAQ for this shard's numbers and examples.
Do I need LOGIN after PART or QUIT?
No. PART or QUIT IRC suspends your session; rejoin #IdleRPG to resume. LOGIN is required after LOGOUT, kick, admin reset, or expired netsplit grace. Netsplit grace: 10m.
What is the difference between QUIT and LOGOUT?
QUIT is an IRC disconnect (penalty ~20× base) — session stays suspended. LOGOUT is a PM command (~20× base) — session closes and you must LOGIN again.
What if I PART and then QUIT IRC?
PART applies first (~200× base). The later QUIT is ignored if you were already offline in-game. Rejoin #IdleRPG — no LOGIN needed.
Does chatting slow me down?
Yes. Normal messages add to your level timer (scales with your level). Valid !commands do not. Unknown !foo lines count as chat.
How do quests, boss, and season work?
They run automatically when enabled on this realm. Quests need 3+ heroes online; lucky hour chance is 9% when active. Use !quest, !boss, and !season for live status.
What are !omen, !duel, and !gauntlet?
Cooldown actions: omen every 8h, duel every 5h (±11 levels), gauntlet every 16h.
Why does !guild or !bounty say disabled?
That feature is turned off on this realm. Check the Realm settings section in Commands for what is active here.
I forgot my password.
Ask a channel admin to run ADMIN RESETPASS <CharacterName> <newpassword> in PM. You must LOGIN again with the new password.
Quick command reminders
- !time — countdown to next level (base timer 10m at L0).
- !whoami — who you are logged in as and cooldowns.
- !quest / !boss / !season — live event status when enabled.
- LOGIN / LOGOUT — private message only; not channel commands.
Level timer formula
While you stay idle in the game channel, your personal countdown shrinks toward zero. When it hits zero you level up and the bot adds the standard idle time for your new level (shown on !time / the web leaderboard as time remaining). Bonuses, penalties, duels, and events change your current timer — the table below is the baseline with no modifiers.
Standard idle to reach the next level (hero at level L → L+1):
L ≤ 60: floor(rpbase × rpstepL)
L > 60: floor(rpbase × rpstep60) + 86 400 × (L − 60) seconds
This realm: rpbase = 10m, rpstep = 1.16. There is no maximum hero level at 60 — that breakpoint only changes how fast the standard timer grows.
Standard idle time (this shard)
| Hero level (L) | Idle to reach L+1 |
|---|---|
| L0 | 10m |
| L1 | 11m |
| L5 | 21m |
| L10 | 44m |
| L25 | 6h 48m |
| L50 | 11d 14h |
| L60 | 51d 4h |
| L61 | 52d 4h |
| L62 | 53d 4h |
Channel chat penalty scale
Penalty unit at level L (before message length):
L ≤ 60: floor(rpbase × rppenstepL)
L > 60: floor(rpbase × rppenstep60) + 86 400 × (L − 60) seconds
Applied as floor((message_length × penttl(L)) / rpbase), capped by the shard penalty limit. Recognized !commands skip this speech penalty.
This realm: rppenstep = 1.14.
Prestige (optional): at L60+ you may run !prestige now to reset to L0 for a permanent idle bonus. You can also keep climbing past L60 without rebirth.
Realm settings
IRC & core
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Game channel | #IdleRPG |
| IRC server | chat.netirc.eu:6667 |
| Base level timer (rpbase) | 10m |
| Level timer growth (rpstep) | 1.16 |
| Penalty growth (rppenstep) | 1.14 |
| Character names case-sensitive | yes |
| Netsplit grace | 10m |
Leaving & logout
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| PART multiplier | 200× base penalty |
| QUIT IRC multiplier | 20× base penalty |
| LOGOUT multiplier | 20× base penalty |
Action cooldowns
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| !duel level gap | ±11 levels |
| !duel cooldown | 5h |
| !omen cooldown | 8h |
| !gauntlet cooldown | 16h |
Quests
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Min players online | 3 |
| Campaign duration | 10m |
| Cooldown between quests | 45m |
| Auto-start roll chance | 0% per tick |
| Winner timer bonus | ≈ rpbase × 3.5 |
| Loser timer penalty | ≈ rpbase × 2 |
Lucky hour
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10m |
| Roll chance | 9% |
Realm events
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Hand of God chance | 0.08% per tick |
Daily trial
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooldown | 1d 0h |
| Success reward | -10m timer |
| Failure penalty | +4m timer |
Idle streak
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Step every | 25m |
| Reward per step | -25s timer |
Bounty board
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Daily idle target | 1h 30m |
| Completion reward | -4m timer |
| Quiet period after claim | 2m |
Season pass
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Season length | 30 days |
| XP per idle minute | 6 |
| XP per tier | 600 |
World boss
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Spawn interval | 6h |
| Fight window | 1h 30m |
| Participation reward | -6m timer |
Guilds
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Passive idle bonus | 1% |
Relics (active relic perks)
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Quest levy reduction | 8% |
| Omen luck bonus | 7% |
| Streak bonus | 15% |
Prestige
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum level to rebirth | L60 |
| Idle-rate bonus per rank | 1% |