on *:text:!8ball*:#: { if ($2 == $null) { notice $nick Usage: !8ball | halt } msg $chan $2- $+ : $read(8ball.txt) } In your bot's dir create a txt file called 8ball.txt and put the following in it: I'm not sure, ask again.. Yes. No. Without a doubt. Are you being serious? Shesh, Get lost. In time young one. In time.. Happy to announce, Yes! Out look not so good. It is decidedly so. I don't think you should know. Very doubtful. Yes, definitely. I'm sorry to say.. No. Most likely. Ask again later. Hell no! Damn right! Hah, you've got no chance. patience grass hopper..