To participate in real-time chat with other OWL fans and subscribers, using IRC, you can download an IRC client (such as X-Chat or mIRC) and connect to the IRC server chat.otherworldsandlands.com.
Or, you can use our handy web interface (requires Java support in your browser). IRC Chat (using Java Applet)
Most official discussions (including those announced on the forums) will take place in the #owl channel, but you can start other channels as you see fit for unofficial discussions.
Background image: Tarantula nebula, copyright ESA, NASA, ESO, and Danny LaCrue