Why the fuck is a large portion of this website right aligned?
Because in some countries, you read right to left. In the case of Japanese, vertical text is right aligned, and you read right to left, from the top down; and horizontal text is left aligned, and you read it left to right, from the top down.
Does DC count towards my bandwidth?

With the exception of [OffCampus] users, all users are on ResNet. This means traffic is internal and will NOT count towards your ResNet bandwidth limit.

While you are on ResNet, transfers to [OffCampus] will count toward your ResNet bandwidth limit.

Currently, ResNet <-> Offcampus Connections via DC are not enabled.

While you are on UTORwin, all traffic will count toward your bandwidth limit UNLESS you are connected from a library via ethernet cable.

How do I search?

There are several ways. The magnifying glass icon at the top will open up the search field.

Alternatively, type "/search " in the main chat, folllowed by your query. Note however, that the MAIN CHAT itself is NOT a search field.

How do I request?

Simple. Just a Private Message to the user in the nick list known as #Tempura.

Why can't I connect to anyone?

For ApexDC++ (Windows) @ 89 Chestnut & Victoria College

  • Add The Bento (this hub) onto your favorite hubs (the star button on ApexDC++).
  • Once you have added this hub onto it, right click on the hub (while in Favorite Hubs tab).
  • Click Properties. In the window that pops up, there should be a way for you to set your connection to Passive Mode.
  • Do that, click ok. Reconnect to The Bento.
  • Please note that you will NOT be able to connect to anyone else that is in Passive Mode.
  • Life isn't fair, deal with it.

For Shakespeer (Apple) @ 89 Chestnut & Victoria College

  • Shakespeer Preferences.
  • Then Network
  • Under Connection Mode, select passive.
  • Save/confirm/etc. your changes (if applicable).
  • Reonnect to The Bento.
  • Once more please note that you will NOT be able to connect to anyone in Passive Mode.
  • Life sucks, I know. Deal with it!

For Linux @ Anywhere but Chestnut

  • You're on fucking Linux for christ sakes! You should know how to solve your own problems!
  • If not, you should consult your Linux Duckie =)

If you are NOT from Chestnut/Vic, then you are probably behind a firewall/router.

  • You will need to port-forward your DC client, which should be Apex (unless you're on a Mac). Seek help at www.portforward.com (or consult an op, if you're illiterate).
  • If it STILL doesn't work, then you may use passive mode, as described above, but please consult an OP first. Passive mode is bad for everyone.
Why am I getting Access Denied when I try to connect!? Why are my downloads rapidly starting and stopping?

Windows Crapsta? (aka Vista?) You just need to go into the properties of the ApexDC++.exe file and set to "run in administrator mode"

How do I play video files I get from the hub?

For Windows 2000, XP, Vista

  • Use the CCCP codec pack, it's standard in the English Fansubbing Community. You can download the codec pack at http://cccp-project.net/
  • Alternatively, you can use K-Lite Codec Pack (formerly recommended by The Nut's OPs for general video playback). K-Lite can be found at http://www.codecguide.com/download_kl.htm
  • For great results, use Media Player Classic (included in CCCP), or JetAudio (http://www.cowonamerica.com/download/) as your media player.
  • For best h264 playback (generally .mkv or .mp4), use Media Player Classic (included in CCCP), and CoreAVCPro (find it off someone on the hub; ie. z).
  • For CoreAVC Pro 1.6.0.0 or above
    • Run the Installer & KeyGen. Do NOT install Haali Media Splitter, it's already part of CCCP.
    • Note: The 1.6.5.0 keygen works for 1.7.0.0 to 1.9.0.0 as well
    • Wait till Installation is complete
    • Open CCCP Settings (default is "C:\Program Files\Combined Community Codec Pack\settings.exe")
    • Uncheck the H.264 checkbox. Click "Next". Click "Apply".
    • Celebrate!

For Mac OS X (Panther, Tiger, Leopard)

  • Although Macintosh is and always will be the root of evil, we suggest that you use VLC as your media player. It should play everything; however, quality playback is NOT guaranteed.
  • VLC can be acquired at: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
  • If playback using VLC is poor or non-existent, purchase yourself a Windows system.
  • Or if you're really cheap (and have Tiger or Leopard), go install Windows on your Apple using BootCamp (support for BootCamp not provided here).

For Linux

  • You're on fucking Linux for christ sakes! You should know how to solve your own problems!
  • If not, you should consult your Linux Duckie =)
What file types get me shot on sight (survivors will be shot again)?

RMVB, WMV, DPG

How do I play these filetypes that get me shot?

For RMVB playback, use Real Alternative: http://www.codecguide.com/download_real.htm OR use RealPlayer http://www.real.com/

For WMV playback, you will need to be on Windows, use Windows Media Player 9 or higher.

For DPG playback, you will need to own a Nintendo DS, and have moonshell.

Please note that support for these files are NOT provided on the hub.

Where can I find out more info about anime?
Where can I find websites, torrents, irc for various groups?
AniDB http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=grouplist (for a more comprehensive list of fansubbers)
Baka-Updates http://www.baka-updates.com
TokyoToshokan http://www.tokyotosho.com
Where can I find the latest releases?

+latest in the mainchat

Baka-Updates http://www.baka-updates.com
TokyoToshokan http://www.tokyotosho.com
How do I leech using IRC?

For Windows Users, check out this interactive Flash Tutorial made by Anime-Kraze's Kirika: http://www.kasshin.net/leech_guide.swf (Adobe Flash Player Required).

For Mac Users, help is coming soon-ish (maybe).

What the fuck is Pringer X?

Pringer X is a very strong robotic prinny. It was first shown to be an imaginary being shown in Etna's false chapter previews in Disgaea with a mention of its reincarnation, Pringer Z. The real thing showed up in Phantom Brave after the defeat of Baal. It is a robotic looking black prinny with two antennas sticking out of its head, glowing red eyes, a marking on its stomach and a cape.

What the fuck is a Prinny?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prinny

I R n00b! Can I still haz help?

If your problem still was not solved, you may seek help from an OP. Contact your favorite Netherworld Overlord, Laharl. Just don't mention anything about "love" and "kindness".