Looking to write a very simple chat bot

[ChEeZeBaLL]

I just finished up an intro to java class and I've been trying to think of a project to start. I used to be into bots and warring and shit way back in the day and I think it would be cool to write a simple chat bot (one that logs on using just the b.net chat thing, not emulating a game). Could someone point me in the right direction for where I could learn about writing a simple chat bot (preferibly in java).

[MyndFyre]

The chat protocol is no longer supported on Battle.net.  It's game emulation or bust!

[ChEeZeBaLL]

shit, i didnt know that. I havent actually connected to b.net for over a year.

[topaz]

Useful links for bot development...

www.javaop.com
www.bncsutil.ionws.com
www.bnetdocs.com
http://forum.valhallalegends.com/index.php?action=search

[hismajesty]

The chat protocol is no longer supported on Battle.net.  It's game emulation or bust!

Really? When/Why did that happen?

[rabbit]

It happened roughly 3 and a half months ago because the Chat network was completely useless (to Blizzard).