Discord vs IRC for roleplay communities
Where each medium shines and how they can work together.
Discord strengths
Discord is familiar, visual, and convenient for many users. It is useful for announcements, voice, and casual community presence.
IRC strengths
IRC is open, lightweight, persistent, client-independent, and very good at focused live text rooms.
Use both carefully
A bridge can let communities keep Discord while making IRC available for people who prefer open clients and long-running channels.