Shards Chat
Bringing Back the Golden Age of Instant Messaging
Shards Chat is a modern chat service using open-source frameworks to bring retro-style instant messaging to life — with support for popular platforms like Discord, classic ICQ & AIM clients, and more coming soon.
Limited release for players of our retro game Shards of Britannia — connect with your guild through Discord, classic AIM or ICQ clients, or our built-in web chat.
First deployment for Shards of Britannia players - bringing in-game chat to classic messengers.
Built on open-source OSCAR protocol projects - community-driven and transparent.
Once we perfect the technology, we will consider offering Chat Shards — giving anyone the ability to create and host their own chat community.
✓ Completed
OSCAR server deployment, protocol implementation, and basic authentication system.
🔄 In Progress
Closed alpha with Shards of Britannia community. Testing stability and core features.
Q2 2026
Open beta for retro chat enthusiasts. Registration and full feature access.
Q3 2026
Full public launch with enhanced features and self-hosting tools.
OSCAR server running with DDoS protection
AIM and ICQ client compatibility
Account system in development
Admin panel and web client testing
Planned for beta phase
Opening soon for beta testers
oscar.shards.chat
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OSCAR (AIM/ICQ)
Alpha Testing: Currently in closed alpha with our gaming community.
Access: Registration will open for beta testers soon.
Updates: Follow our progress on Discord for the latest news.