If I may, I have a few questions.

Can anyone use the code/scripts found in this forum? How would you load it into mIRC?

I've seen many scripts advertised here and there but I don't much about them and how compatable they are with mIRC. I also don't even really know how to properly load them into mIRC or if they need to be loaded everytime mIRC starts up.

I've seen the various instructions say: /load -rs scriptname.mrc but, that does not always work, at least with some scripts. I've also read mention of 'add-on' scripts. I take it that these are just tagged onto an existing script? That's a little confusing. I woould think that combining scripts might have unwanted effects.

I've tried to find some Forums/Threads/Posts that go into the basics of how scripts works and how to actually use them. Most of the scripts come with very little info on how to install them let alone how to use them. I guess scripts are meant only for those that can write them.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

This journey started with me looking to have a function for mIRC that would change my nick to indicate I was away after a certain amount of inactivity on my part. And would change back to my 'regular' nick once it detected activity from me. Some may say that it is "S-T-U-P-I-D" of me to want to do something like that, but alas, I do. So, I appreciate any help you can give me either in the form of telling me whats what or pointing me in the direction of where I can find that. Thanks.