While the current Chat System is rudimentary at best, it has both pros and cons. Let’s provide a list to enable the Dev Team to properly evaluate the chat system before implementing any changes.
PROS- Global Communication from player to player easily accessed by the Chat Button on a players profile.
- The chat system is in real time within the Game Module (AChat Client Window).
- Incoming messages are displayed as they are received, regardless of who sent them.
- A complete message history available for quick reference.
- A Block feature immediately accessible via the “ZZZ” button and/or a Player’s “Ignore” List.
CONS- Unsolicited Communications from other players containing verbal abuse and/or non-game related suggestions to communicate via other chat programs.
- Some players repeatedly flood the chat system because they don’t like to be kept waiting and want an immediate response to their message.
- Confusion, resulting in the wrong message being sent to the wrong person.
- Copy and paste function is only keyboard accessible (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+P).
- New members often having difficulty finding someone to help them.
I invite other members to make future suggestions in this manner, in order to assist the DEV team in evaluating the current Chat system.
One of the most "must to have" features. Actual chat system is .... terrible...
Tabbed chat system is important!
While I do agree in principle, the AChat Client window is already quite full. Where do you propose the “TABS” be positioned when not in room? Perhaps a PM button when you wish to have a private conversation without being disturbed? Some details would be most beneficial so all of us can comprehend and/or visualise the suggested “TABS” and how it could possibly impact the current chat functions.
Yeah, I've wanted this for a very long time, I send way to many messages to the wrong people now.
I totally agree with you Adera, I’ve done it myself on occasions too numerous to count. I’ve had to start training myself to always check who a message is intended for before sending it. Attention to detail is critical to avoid the embarrassment at times.
* * * * *One suggestion I would like to make is a… Let’s call it a “Favourites Tab” of sorts… where the chat is split into a “General” Tab” where the Global messages can continue to be sent and received as they currently are… and a Special Tab where players can message each other directly without interruption. Because of space issues in the current chat window, having a LIMIT of perhaps 2-3 TABS in total, might be the only way for a TAB system to be implemented at the current time.
Thoughts? Discussions? Pros & Cons?
I invite everyone to share their ideas.
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