There are two types of fleet chat available to us. The first is the standard fleet chat that allows you to talk only to the other members of you fleet. To access this, click on the [channel name] to the left of where you type in chat. In the drop down list, select fleet. You will now be able to talk to other fleet members. The other chat is our inter-fleet chat channel called freedom fleet. This channel allows you to talk to members in all 13 of our fleets. This is a custom channel and must be entered into your chat channels manually by using the following steps:
1. Right click on the "Chat" tab above your chat window.
2. At the top of the window that comes up, click on the "Channels" tab.
3. In the Join/Create box at the top of the next screen type in freedom fleet and click the join button on the right.
You access this channel the same way you access fleet chat as mentioned above. Most of us change the font color of this channel so we can easily identify it. To do this, go back to the first screen (or follow step 1 above again if you've already closed the chat configuration window). Scroll down the list of chat channels on the right until you see custom channels with freedom fleet listed under it. Click on the color box to the right of the name freedom fleet and choose which color you prefer. DO NOT UNCHECK THE BOX ON THE LEFT!! If you do, freedom fleet will not be shown or available in your chat. Also, make sure that "Allow only friends and fleet to chat" is turned OFF in your privacy settings. These can be found by clicking the privacy button on the social screen which is accessed by clicking the button that shows 3 figures on it under the envelope to the right of your mini-map. We look forward to chatting with you!!
Fleet Admiral Shane
Commodore of the Alliance