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11.0.0
Released June 22, 2024
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
10.0.0
Released June 18, 2024
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
9.0.0
Released June 5, 2024
- Private channels have been retired.
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
6.0.0
Released February 27, 2024
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
5.0.0
Released February 23, 2024
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
4.0.0
Released February 23, 2024
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.110.0
Released December 24, 2023
- Merry Christmas!
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- You can now hide link previews.
- Walls of text are now truncated. You can click to see more.
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Probably other stuff but I've been lazy about updating this.
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.107.0
Released December 13, 2022
- Merry Christmas!
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.105.0
Released September 15, 2022
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.104.0
Released February 14, 2022
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.103.0
Released October 29, 2021
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.101.0
Released October 19, 2021
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.98.0
Released August 28, 2021
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.97.0
Released July 15, 2021
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.96.0
Released July 6, 2021
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.95.0
Released July 6, 2021
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.92.0
Released June 25, 2021
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If you use a Chromium based browser (Chrome, Brave, Edge, etc.)
you can now install chat as a semi-native app. There should be an
icon on the right hand side of the URL bar that will allow you to
do this.
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On Android, Chrome should now automatically prompt you to add chat
to your home screen for a semi-native app experience as well!
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On Apple devices using Safari, you can tap the share icon and Add
to Home Screen for a similar experience.
3.91.0
Released June 20, 2021
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.90.0
Released June 20, 2021
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.89.0
Released May 22, 2021
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.88.0
Released January 28, 2021
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.87.0
Released January 25, 2021
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.86.0
Released December 20, 2020
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.85.0
Released November 14, 2020
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.84.0
Released November 12, 2020
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.83.0
Released November 10, 2020
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.82.0
Released November 9, 2020
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.80.0
Released September 29, 2020
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.77.0
Released August 3, 2020
- Added ngrandom.
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.75.0
Released July 25, 2020
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.74.0
Released June 23, 2020
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.73.0
Released May 24, 2020
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.71.0
Released April 11, 2020
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.70.0
Released February 24, 2020
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.69.0
Released January 4, 2020
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.68.0
Released December 22, 2019
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🎅🏿
HO HO HO MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.67.0
Released December 13, 2019
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.66.0
Released December 7, 2019
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.65.0
Released November 5, 2019
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.63.0
Released August 27, 2019
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
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Upgraded to latest emoji.
👌🏼
🔥
💯
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.62.0
Released July 31, 2019
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Upgraded to latest emoji.
👌🏼
🔥
💯
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.59.0
Released June 22, 2019
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.58.0
Released June 15, 2019
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
3.55.0
Released June 11, 2019
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
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Upgraded to latest emoji.
👌🏼
🔥
💯
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.53.0
Released May 5, 2019
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.51.0
Released March 21, 2019
- URL previews are hidden by default.
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.50.0
Released March 3, 2019
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.46.0
Released December 31, 2018
3.43.0
Released December 25, 2018
- Merry Christmas!
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.42.0
Released December 20, 2018
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.41.0
Released November 22, 2018
3.39.0
Released October 7, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
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URL previews now limit title and description text to 100
characters.
- Back end updates.
3.38.0
Released September 27, 2018
3.37.0
Released September 7, 2018
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Added "/set p[reviews] on|off" preference which will enable or
disable URL and image previews.
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Added "/set t[yping] on|off" preference which will enable or
disable sending notifications to chat when you're typing.
- Added non-animated webp image previews.
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
3.36.0
Released August 23, 2018
- Added BandCamp URL previews.
3.35.0
Released August 22, 2018
- Added Twitch and SoundCloud URL previews.
3.34.0
Released August 22, 2018
- Fixed a few issues with iOS.
- Now typing indicator now works on small devices.
- Other bug fixes, minor tweaks, and updates.
3.33.0
Released August 18, 2018
- Chat now shows an indicator when people are typing.
3.32.0
Released August 16, 2018
- Spoilers (/spoiler) now cover URL previews.
3.31.0
Released August 16, 2018
- YouTube and Vimeo now loads a player right in chat.
3.30.0
Released August 16, 2018
- Added previews for additional types of URLs.
3.29.0
Released August 14, 2018
- Added URL previews.
- Chat no longer officially supports IE 11.
- Other UI tweaks.
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.28.1
Released August 9, 2018
- Fixed notifications.
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.27.0
Released August 1, 2018
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The /random command now adds a border around the dank meme to
distinguish it from non-random dank memes.
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.26.0
Released July 7, 2018
3.25.1
Released June 23, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.24.0
Released June 1, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates.
3.23.0
Released May 5, 2018
- Happy Pico Day!
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Added the /spoiler command which will obscure a message until the
user clicks on it.
3.22.0
Released May 4, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
3.21.0
Released April 23, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
3.20.0
Released April 12, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
3.19.0
Released April 9, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates.
3.18.0
Released April 9, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
3.17.0
Released April 8, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Bug fixes.
3.14.0
Released March 31, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
3.13.0
Released March 31, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates.
3.12.0
Released March 14, 2018
3.11.0
Released Febuary 27, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end updates.
3.10.0
Released January 23, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
3.9.0
Released January 19, 2018
3.8.0
Released January 19, 2018
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Other back end improvements, bug fixes, and cleanup.
3.7.0
Released January 7, 2018
3.6.0
Released December 28, 2017
3.5.0
Released December 8, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Other back end improvements, bug fixes, and cleanup.
3.4.0
Released December 8, 2017
- NG Chat is back as a supporter only feature.
- Other back end improvements, bug fixes, and cleanup.
3.3.0
Released November 16, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Other back end improvements, bug fixes, and cleanup.
3.2.0
Released November 10, 2017
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Additional fixes for users with spotty internet connections
getting "stuck" in the user list.
- Other back end improvements, bug fixes, and cleanup.
3.0.0
Released November 8, 2017
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Fix for users with spotty internet connections getting "stuck" in
the user list.
- More graceful server shutdown handling.
- Other back end improvements, bug fixes, and cleanup.
2.38.0
Released October 29, 2017
- Back end improvements / cleanup.
2.37.0
Released October 27, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end improvements / cleanup.
2.36.0
Released October 26, 2017
- Back end improvements / cleanup.
2.35.0
Released October 24, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end improvements / cleanup.
2.33.1
Released October 22, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Bug fixes and other improvements.
2.30.0
Released September 29, 2017
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Improved auto-complete search. You can now search with wildcards
(*) among other improvements. Try typing
ng*smile in chat.
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Made several cosmetic improvements to the auto-complete popup.
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Upgraded
EmojiOne
to the latest version.
- Bug fixes and other improvements.
2.29.0
Released September 28, 2017
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Made several cosmetic improvements to the auto-complete popup.
- Bug fixes and other improvements.
2.28.0
Released September 27, 2017
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Moved standard NG emoticons to ngb* so ngSmile
is now
ngbSmile, for example.
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Moved non-animated dank memes to ngc* so ng2spooky
is now
ngc2spooky, for example.
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Made several cosmetic improvements to the auto-complete popup.
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The auto-complete popup for animated dank memes will now
load a smaller image preview instead of the full GIF. This should
improve load times, especially on mobile.
- Bug fixes and other improvements.
2.27.0
Released September 26, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end bug fixes and other improvements.
2.25.0
Released September 23, 2017
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Made improvements to the full list of
dank
memes.
- Back end bug fixes and other improvements.
2.24.0
Released September 22, 2017
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New experimental minimalist interface based on old IRC clients.
Check it out!
- Back end bug fixes and other improvements.
2.23.0
Released September 13, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end bug fixes and other improvements.
2.22.0
Released September 10, 2017
2.21.0
Released September 2, 2017
- More UI improvements and bug fixes for mobile devices.
2.19.0
Released September 1, 2017
- More UI improvements and bug fixes for mobile devices.
2.18.0
Released September 1, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
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UI improvements and bug fixes, especially for smaller mobile
devices.
2.17.0
Released August 30, 2017
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
2.15.0
Released August 20, 2017
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end improvements and bug fixes.
2.12.0
Released August 14, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Back end improvements and bug fixes.
2.5.0
Released August 8, 2017
Back end improvements and bug fixes.
2.4.0
Released August 7, 2017
New audio system. Alerts and sound effects will now work on some
Android devices.
Back end improvements and bug fixes.
2.3.0
Released August 7, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
2.2.0
Released August 4, 2017
- Back end improvements and bug fixes.
2.1.0
Released August 4, 2017
- Default idle away time is now 60 minutes.
- Removed group mentions.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
2.0.0
Released August 2, 2017
- Minor GUI tweaks.
- Back end updates and bug fixes.
1.93.0
Released July 24, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
1.92.0
Released July 23, 2017
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You can now block directly via chat. Type /block for more info.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
1.91.0
Released June 3, 2017
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Notifications are now stored on the server and will persist
between server restarts and client reloads. Up to 100 will be
loaded in the client at a time, per channel.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
1.90.0
Released June 3, 2017
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Added a new notifications icon. Chat will track any mentions or
DMs you get so you won't miss any while away.
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
1.89.0
Released May 31, 2017
- Added a new loading screen.
- Cleaned up error handling and error pages.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
1.88.0
Released May 29, 2017
- Back end changes and bug fixes.
1.87.0
Released May 28, 2017
- Tweaked idle checking a bit.
1.86.0
Released May 28, 2017
- Bug fixes and other back end changes.
1.85.0
Released May 27, 2017
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When you're idle for a period of time, you will automatically be
set away. You can adjust idle time with the
idle_away_time setting. Type /set in chat for more
info.
1.83.0
Released May 26, 2017
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When you set yourself away, this will now persist between server
restarts and reconnections.
- Other back end changes and updates.
1.82.0
Released May 22, 2017
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Added ability to ignore users in chat. Type /ignore in chat for
more information.
- Other back end changes and updates.
1.79.0
Released May 21, 2017
- Back end changes and updates.
1.78.0
Released May 20, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Other tweaks and minor changes.
1.77.0
Released May 19, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
- Made emoji smaller again.
1.76.0
Released May 16, 2017
- Back end changes and other updates.
1.75.0
Released May 7, 2017
- Back end changes and other updates.
1.74.0
Released April 18, 2017
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You can now enable haptic feedback (vibration) on menu open and
close, and a few other things. This only works on Android based
mobile devices. Type "/set" in chat for more info.
1.73.0
Released April 18, 2017
- Improved message scrolling.
- Other UI tweaks.
1.72.0
Released April 15, 2017
1.71.0
Released April 14, 2017
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full list!
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Added /lenny, /gimme, and /table commands. Type /help in chat for
more info.
- Other back end changes and bug fixes.
1.70.0
Released April 14, 2017
- UI updates.
- Other back end changes and bug fixes.
1.69.0
Released April 5, 2017
- Increased Emoji sizes.
- Other back end changes and bug fixes.
1.68.0
Released March 31, 2017
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The airhorn is back and is now usable by everyone! Type "/help" in
chat for more info!
1.67.0
Released March 31, 2017
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full
list!
- Tweaked how mentions are handled on the client.
1.66.0
Released March 30, 2017
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full
list!
- Other back end changes and bug fixes.
0.65
Released March 29, 2017
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Changes to the markup system:
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Preformatted text / code blocks are now specified with triple
back ticks ``` and can be inlined
with other text like this.
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You can now add code highlighting. Simply specify the language
just after the first triple back tick like this:
```javascript const foo = `bar````. The following
languages are supported: 1c, abnf, accesslog,
actionscript, ada, apache, applescript, cpp, arduino, armasm,
xml, asciidoc, aspectj, autohotkey, autoit, avrasm, awk,
axapta, bash, basic, bnf, brainfuck, cal, capnproto, ceylon,
clean, clojure, clojure-repl, cmake, coffeescript, coq, cos,
crmsh, crystal, cs, csp, css, d, markdown, dart, delphi, diff,
django, dns, dockerfile, dos, dsconfig, dts, dust, ebnf,
elixir, elm, ruby, erb, erlang-repl, erlang, excel, fix, flix,
fortran, fsharp, gams, gauss, gcode, gherkin, glsl, go, golo,
gradle, groovy, haml, handlebars, haskell, haxe, hsp,
htmlbars, http, hy, inform7, ini, irpf90, java, javascript,
json, julia, kotlin, lasso, ldif, leaf, less, lisp,
livecodeserver, livescript, llvm, lsl, lua, makefile,
mathematica, matlab, maxima, mel, mercury, mipsasm, mizar,
perl, mojolicious, monkey, moonscript, n1ql, nginx, nimrod,
nix, nsis, objectivec, ocaml, openscad, oxygene, parser3, pf,
php, pony, powershell, processing, profile, prolog, protobuf,
puppet, purebasic, python, q, qml, r, rib, roboconf, rsl,
ruleslanguage, rust, scala, scheme, scilab, scss, smali,
smalltalk, sml, sqf, sql, stan, stata, step21, stylus,
subunit, swift, taggerscript, yaml, tap, tcl, tex, thrift, tp,
twig, typescript, vala, vbnet, vbscript, vbscript-html,
verilog, vhdl, vim, x86asm, xl, xquery, zephir.
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Underscore (_), asterisk (*), and tilde (~) can now be
displayed literally like this:
__This will display one underscore surround the
text__, or
**The asterisk will be displayed literally**.
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You can now add markup to quotes (lines starting with >).
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To show the > character
literally, you can now type >> at
the beginning of a line.
- Other back end changes and bug fixes.
0.64
Released March 22, 2017
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Added two new client preferences:
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/set gm on|off - sets group mentions like @!Everyone on or
off.
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/set nofun on|off - sets
Released NO FUN MODE - all text chat, NO
GIFs, NO emoji, NO markup, NO FUN.
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full
list!
0.63.1
Released March 22, 2017
0.63.0
Released March 16, 2017
- Back end changes and bug fixes.
0.62.0
Released March 15, 2017
- Back end changes and bug fixes.
0.61.0
Released March 15, 2017
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full
list!
- Back end changes and bug fixes.
0.60.0
Released March 14, 2017
- Back end changes and bug fixes.
0.59.0
Released March 10, 2017
- Fixed jumpy textarea in Firefox.
- Other back end changes and bug fixes.
0.58.0
Released March 9, 2017
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full
list!
- Several other back end changes and bug fixes.
0.57.0
Released March 8, 2017
- Back end changes and bug fixes.
0.56.0
Released March 5, 2017
- Cleaned up away / back handling and UI presentation.
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Added initial support for seeing a user's past few username
changes in chat (mouseover a username).
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Added several dank memes. Check out the
full
list!
- Several other back end changes and bug fixes.
0.55.0
Released March 3, 2017
- Back end changes and bug fixes.
0.54.0
Released March 1, 2017
- Back end changes and bug fixes.
0.53.0
Released February 26, 2017
- Back end changes and bug fixes.
0.52.0
Released February 24, 2017
- Back end changes and bug fixes.
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full
list!
0.51.0
Released February 20, 2017
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User joined / left messages now default to OFF. Set them to ON by
running "/set uj on".
- Backend changes.
0.50.0
Released February 15, 2017
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Popup notifications no longer display when notifications have been
disabled (/set n off).
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Added user joined / left messages. These can be disabled by by the
command "/set uj off".
0.49.0
Released February 14, 2017
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Added special mentions @!Everyone (mentions everyone in the
channel) and @!Mods (mentions all mods and admins in the channel).
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Added an autocomplete menu for all available slash commands.
Typing / as the first character in chat will bring up the menu.
- The automatic flood ban has been reduced to 1 hour.
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full
list!
0.48.0
Released February 13, 2017
- Backend changes.
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full
list!
0.47.1
Released February 8, 2017
- Tweaked scrolling mechanics a bit more.
- Tweaked /roll command.
0.47.0
Released February 8, 2017
- Tweaked scrolling mechanics a bit.
- Added /roll command.
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full
list!
0.46.0
Released February 7, 2017
- Fixed a minor UI bug in Chrome.
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full
list!
0.45.0
Released February 5, 2017
-
Added several dank memes. Check out the
full
list!
0.44.0
Released January 28, 2017
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Added the following dank memes: ngaAbandon, ngaAbandon2,
ngaCrazy, ngaDisappointed, ngaHaha6, ngaHehe, ngaKnights, ngaLol,
ngaNope, ngaNope2, ngaNope3, ngaNope4, ngaNope5, ngaWhoa6,
ngChina, ngMember, ngNofun. Check out the
full
list!
- Backend cleanup.
0.43.0
Released January 24, 2017
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Added the following dank memes: ngaBurn3, ngaFu4,
ngaHaha4, ngaHaha5, ngaHighfive2, ngaMember, ngaOpen, ngaRadical,
ngaSex, ngaSex2, ngaThrust2, ngaWrapitup. Check out the
full
list!
0.42.0
Released January 20, 2017
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Added the following dank memes: ngaCan, ngaCant,
ngaGoodday, ngaMalachy, ngaNeat4, ngaNo4, ngaNo5, ngaPop6,
ngaSeal, ngaYou2, ngaYoumad, ngaYoumad2. Check out the
full
list!
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NG Radio now has podcasts! Check it out via the radio player in
chat, on
Newgrounds,
or via the main
radio
player
page (which is mobile friendly).
0.41.0
Released January 19, 2017
-
Added the following dank memes: ngaClap3, ngaNo3,
ngaSorry, ngaWhoa5, ngaYou.
-
Added a
full
list
of custom NG chat emoticons / reaction GIFs / dank memes.
- Bug fixes, UI tweaks, and cleanup throughout.
0.40.0
Released January 11, 2017
0.39.0
Released November 8, 2016
- Added more dank memes.
- Increased user icon size.
- Backend upgrades.
0.38.4
Released October 9, 2016
0.38.3
Released October 6, 2016
0.38.2
Released October 5, 2016
0.38.1
Released October 4, 2016
0.38.0
Released September 30, 2016
-
Due to user complaints, the airhorn command has been removed.
- Added more dank memes.
- Bug fixes, UI tweaks, and cleanup throughout.
0.37.0
Released September 29, 2016
- Added more dank memes.
- Bug fixes, UI tweaks, and cleanup throughout.
0.36.0
Released September 20, 2016
- Added /back command.
- Added more dank memes.
- Bug fixes, UI tweaks, and cleanup throughout.
0.35.0
Released September 18, 2016
- Added more dank memes.
- Bug fixes, UI tweaks, and cleanup throughout.
0.34.0
Released September 16, 2016
- Added the What's New page.
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Added the following dank memes: ngGet, ngRustle,
ngRustle2.
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Added the following dank memes (supporter only):
ngaBoth2, ngaEveryone, ngaGive, ngaHeave2, ngaHelloboys, ngaHue,
ngaHypno, ngaNod2, ngaNut2, ngaOoh2, ngaPop5, ngaRight, ngaRustle,
ngaRustle2, ngaRustle3, ngaRustle4, ngaThumbsup5.
- Bug fixes, UI tweaks, and cleanup throughout.
0.33.0
Released September 15, 2016
- The text input now expands when typing in multiple lines.
- You can now press up or down to access input history.
- Pressing escape at any time clears the input.
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Added the following dank memes (supporter only):
ngaApplause, ngaBoth, ngaEvillaugh7, ngaExplain, ngaGolfclap,
ngaHeave, ngaJustright, ngaLyingfuck, ngaMypart, ngaScared,
ngaThemo, ngaWebsurfintime, ngaWow, ngaWtf7.
- Bug fixes, UI tweaks, and cleanup throughout.