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Console text chat discussion

  • allyoudpsesarebad
    TEXT CHAT OR RIOT
  • mrskinskull
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    bareheiny wrote: »
    I was just trying to joke to show I wasn't trolling, I guess it didnt land. I have stated before that text chat will probably be just fine.
    Wait, you weren't trolling?

    Oh dammit...comprehension skills zero :o:s:(

    I do favor voice chat. So i do fall into the category of neutral towards text chat, but no I was just trying to joke in text.

    If we were in voice chat., you could hear my jokes fall flat.
  • bareheiny
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    bareheiny wrote: »
    I was just trying to joke to show I wasn't trolling, I guess it didnt land. I have stated before that text chat will probably be just fine.
    Wait, you weren't trolling?

    Oh dammit...comprehension skills zero :o:s:(

    I do favor voice chat. So i do fall into the category of neutral towards text chat, but no I was just trying to joke in text.

    If we were in voice chat., you could hear my jokes fall flat.
    Honestly, I probably still wouldn't pick up on the joke :p
    Edited by bareheiny on July 21, 2015 2:57AM
  • mrskinskull
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    bareheiny wrote: »
    bareheiny wrote: »
    I was just trying to joke to show I wasn't trolling, I guess it didnt land. I have stated before that text chat will probably be just fine.
    Wait, you weren't trolling?

    Oh dammit...comprehension skills zero :o:s:(

    I do favor voice chat. So i do fall into the category of neutral towards text chat, but no I was just trying to joke in text.

    If we were in voice chat., you could hear my jokes fall flat.
    Honestly, I probably still wouldn't pick up on the joke :p

    Its all good.
  • allyoudpsesarebad
    gina where u at?
  • NewBlacksmurf
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    blossy wrote: »
    Jaronking wrote: »
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    So since your just anti social and don't want to talk to people I don't like MMO since I don't think text chat is needed for the console version of ESO since 95% of console players have Mics and the majority are fine with the communication as is. Also I been playing MMO for years but by your logic which most be infallible and I hate MMO.
    That's a pity because the first thing I do after entering a new zone is MUTE everyone. And I'm pretty sure I am not the only one who has acquired this habit.

    ...
    On console, I don't want a PC experience and in order to add text chat the entire UI would have to be re-done as it'll be blocked out every time any menu, or NPC interaction occur
    In other words, you don't want to see what I write, and I don't want to hear what you have to say. That's totally fine - there are many other players.

    As for the UI redesign - better leave that to the developers. I doubt adding (bringing back) that option would be such dramatic effort.


    Soooo if you prefer text chat, buy for PC
    If you prefer voice chat n controller, buy for console.

    It's that simple
    -PC (PTS)/Xbox One: NewBlacksmurf
    ~<{[50]}>~ looks better than *501
  • strata2
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    voice chat is definitely superior to text chat in gameplay. however...

    -voice chat doesn't work for finding a group. group finder is broken and i wouldn't call running from city to city, guild channel to guild channel, yelling over others trying to create a group an enjoyable experience.

    -trading is a pain. the guild trader system is much less convenient than having pc add-ons and having a dedicated trade channel in cities would be helpful.

    -coordinating with guildmates is a pain as you have to toggle between all the different channels between your various guilds.

    they already created a text chat for console. they just need to refine and re-implement it to make sure it can be toggled, has filters, has ignore options, has spam reporting options, etc.
  • blossy
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    Soooo if you prefer text chat, buy for PC
    If you prefer voice chat n controller, buy for console.

    It's that simple
    Thank you for this precious advice - I wasn't able to assess my buying options till now.

    By the way, your contribution to this thread stopped being insightful after your 50th or so post. No need to continue repeating things you've already said many times - I've already read and evaluated your thoughts on the matter. Of course, If you have something new to add, I'd try to take it into account.

    - - -

    TL;DR: It should have become pretty obvious by now that the console version of this game simply doesn't work as intended without text chat. Core MMORPG features such as guilds, grouping, PvP coordination, trading, even roleplaying - all of them suffer due to poor player communication options.

  • AaronLannister
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    strata2 wrote: »
    voice chat is definitely superior to text chat in gameplay. however...

    -voice chat doesn't work for finding a group. group finder is broken and i wouldn't call running from city to city, guild channel to guild channel, yelling over others trying to create a group an enjoyable experience.

    -trading is a pain. the guild trader system is much less convenient than having pc add-ons and having a dedicated trade channel in cities would be helpful.

    -coordinating with guildmates is a pain as you have to toggle between all the different channels between your various guilds.

    they already created a text chat for console. they just need to refine and re-implement it to make sure it can be toggled, has filters, has ignore options, has spam reporting options, etc.

    I think one of the biggest differences many people are missing is that on PC you can press a button to toggle talking, this prevents a lot of MIC spamming that happens. You can also easily mute people on PC but on the Console version it's a hassle.

    regardless, Text chat should of been there on day one, there really is no excuse along with damage numbers etc...

    And yes i completely agree that the console version isn't working as intended because they left out basic MMO features, which is quite honestly amazing.

    The more I think about it, the more amazed I am in how they went upon these basic design decisions.
    Edited by AaronLannister on July 21, 2015 8:43AM
  • FolkeWigg
    FolkeWigg
    Please implement a chat! At least for the guild if nothing else.
  • Jaronking
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    blossy wrote: »
    I agree, its like many posters came in wanting to hate the voice chat and never even bothered to try it. Lol.

    Many posters say they are max level and can't find anyone to ply with or they can't even find a guild!

    How do you make it to endgame without being spam invited to at least one guild?

    I'm sure if you spoke aloud the need for a guild to run dungeons with, you would be flooded with responses.

    As far as endgame dungeons, many of the console crowd didn't start with maxed out characters, be patient and many of those guilds will be full of people looking to run the same dungeons.
    If you, and the other VC advocates + Text haters, bothered to read and comprehend the reasons behind the need of text chat so many people have stated, we'll suddenly stop running in circles in this thread.

    I am not against VC. Voice chat is indispensable for raiding and other sorts of group content where coordination is crucial. But key MMORPG features simply cannot function without text communication. At least not in ESO in its current form.

    Sir I have read each and every post in thsi 61 page thread while I understand their merit to having Text chat in the game as it is now it is not needed.It is not something the game most have like damaged numbers or Character names being shown it is something that you want.Also people have raised several valid reason why text chat is not needed but the pro-text players ignore it and say that it's not a valid reason and that since it can be toggled its fine.In reality its not the VC advocate its the pro text that believe that any counter to their belief that the game needs chat text is wrong and .

    Also I while I agree with you that VC in ESO needs to be fixed and improved the implementation of text chat and the time it would take to completly redo the UI just for a chat box that only a minority will use is a waste of their time.
  • lightmvr
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    Soul Shriven
    Whoever thought that it was a good idea to not put in text chat in a MMO must have his head checked and fired in an instant.
  • AaronLannister
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    Jaronking wrote: »
    blossy wrote: »
    I agree, its like many posters came in wanting to hate the voice chat and never even bothered to try it. Lol.

    Many posters say they are max level and can't find anyone to ply with or they can't even find a guild!

    How do you make it to endgame without being spam invited to at least one guild?

    I'm sure if you spoke aloud the need for a guild to run dungeons with, you would be flooded with responses.

    As far as endgame dungeons, many of the console crowd didn't start with maxed out characters, be patient and many of those guilds will be full of people looking to run the same dungeons.
    If you, and the other VC advocates + Text haters, bothered to read and comprehend the reasons behind the need of text chat so many people have stated, we'll suddenly stop running in circles in this thread.

    I am not against VC. Voice chat is indispensable for raiding and other sorts of group content where coordination is crucial. But key MMORPG features simply cannot function without text communication. At least not in ESO in its current form.

    Sir I have read each and every post in thsi 61 page thread while I understand their merit to having Text chat in the game as it is now it is not needed.

    I disagree, Text chat should be implemented.
    LFG system is not working properly, LFG chat would solve this problem. Text chat is just as important as damage numbers.
  • Nergie4242
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    Jaronking wrote: »
    blossy wrote: »
    I agree, its like many posters came in wanting to hate the voice chat and never even bothered to try it. Lol.

    Many posters say they are max level and can't find anyone to ply with or they can't even find a guild!

    How do you make it to endgame without being spam invited to at least one guild?

    I'm sure if you spoke aloud the need for a guild to run dungeons with, you would be flooded with responses.

    As far as endgame dungeons, many of the console crowd didn't start with maxed out characters, be patient and many of those guilds will be full of people looking to run the same dungeons.
    If you, and the other VC advocates + Text haters, bothered to read and comprehend the reasons behind the need of text chat so many people have stated, we'll suddenly stop running in circles in this thread.

    I am not against VC. Voice chat is indispensable for raiding and other sorts of group content where coordination is crucial. But key MMORPG features simply cannot function without text communication. At least not in ESO in its current form.

    Sir I have read each and every post in thsi 61 page thread while I understand their merit to having Text chat in the game as it is now it is not needed.It is not something the game most have like damaged numbers or Character names being shown it is something that you want.Also people have raised several valid reason why text chat is not needed but the pro-text players ignore it and say that it's not a valid reason and that since it can be toggled its fine.In reality its not the VC advocate its the pro text that believe that any counter to their belief that the game needs chat text is wrong and .

    Also I while I agree with you that VC in ESO needs to be fixed and improved the implementation of text chat and the time it would take to completly redo the UI just for a chat box that only a minority will use is a waste of their time.

    Am I missing something. How would putting a text box in the bottom left where there is currently nothing involve a complete ui revamp?

    Also please stop saying minority would use. You have no idea how many would use it. Going by the people on this thread there is enough people to warrant it.

    All that said what is becoming the bigger issue for me is the total lack of respect the devs are showing this thread. Say yes say no say you are thinking about it but for pitys sake at least do or say something its just being rude now.
    Edited by Nergie4242 on July 21, 2015 11:46AM
    You give me a chat box ZOS and I'll start giving you my money again.
  • Varicite
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    If the voice chat hardly is reliable why would text chat help.
    PC has add-ons, text chat and no voice chat but the lag in places are unbearable.

    Console has voice chat and almost no lag whatsoever in all areas.

    Wow, implying that text-based chat somehow contributes more to lag than VOIP in a multiplayer game now?

    Completely, absolutely false. Now you're just making stuff up to scare the ignorant.

    This is a new low...
    Soooo if you prefer text chat, buy for PC
    If you prefer voice chat n controller, buy for console.

    It's that simple

    It's actually not that simple at all, which you already know. You're just doing your darndest to push this ridiculous hyperbole for some reason.

    There are so many more factors that go into deciding which platform you want to play on tonight than "keyboard or controller". Not the least of which is 60" 4K TV or 24" monitor. Or couch or desk. Or maybe some people don't have PCs that are as beastly as the rest of us and console is simply their best option.

    Maybe come back when you have more to contribute than flat out lies and hyperbole to the discussion? That's about the 3rd or 4th straight lie you've posted in this thread in hopes of inflaming an argument.

    Edited by Varicite on July 21, 2015 11:57AM
  • Defilted
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    Can we get at least dedicated trading channel to use? I would invision a trade channel either servicing server or city.
    XBOX NA
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  • Jaronking
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    Nergie4242 wrote: »
    Jaronking wrote: »
    blossy wrote: »
    I agree, its like many posters came in wanting to hate the voice chat and never even bothered to try it. Lol.

    Many posters say they are max level and can't find anyone to ply with or they can't even find a guild!

    How do you make it to endgame without being spam invited to at least one guild?

    I'm sure if you spoke aloud the need for a guild to run dungeons with, you would be flooded with responses.

    As far as endgame dungeons, many of the console crowd didn't start with maxed out characters, be patient and many of those guilds will be full of people looking to run the same dungeons.
    If you, and the other VC advocates + Text haters, bothered to read and comprehend the reasons behind the need of text chat so many people have stated, we'll suddenly stop running in circles in this thread.

    I am not against VC. Voice chat is indispensable for raiding and other sorts of group content where coordination is crucial. But key MMORPG features simply cannot function without text communication. At least not in ESO in its current form.

    Sir I have read each and every post in thsi 61 page thread while I understand their merit to having Text chat in the game as it is now it is not needed.It is not something the game most have like damaged numbers or Character names being shown it is something that you want.Also people have raised several valid reason why text chat is not needed but the pro-text players ignore it and say that it's not a valid reason and that since it can be toggled its fine.In reality its not the VC advocate its the pro text that believe that any counter to their belief that the game needs chat text is wrong and .

    Also I while I agree with you that VC in ESO needs to be fixed and improved the implementation of text chat and the time it would take to completly redo the UI just for a chat box that only a minority will use is a waste of their time.

    Am I missing something. How would putting a text box in the bottom left where there is currently nothing involve a complete ui revamp?

    Also please stop saying minority would use. You have no idea how many would use it. Going by the people on this thread there is enough people to warrant it.

    All that said what is becoming the bigger issue for me is the total lack of respect the devs are showing this thread. Say yes say no say you are thinking about it but for pitys sake at least do or say something its just being rude now.

    You don't understand game designing at all do you.You Can't just copy and paste a chat box into the console UI and its there. Their so much the Game designers have to do just to implement a text box and make sure its works or all of you will make another 62 page thread complaining that the text chat that we been asking for a month doesn't even work.

    No am saying the minority because you all are the minority their about 60 unique posters in this thread I doubt all of you are on the same console even if you multiple that number by 20 or even 50 then sliplt
  • fallensbane_ESO
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    Text chat is a feature that was essentially 'disabled' for consoles. It needs to be toggled back on and possibly tweaked a bit. But there is no UI overhaul needed.
    Edited by fallensbane_ESO on July 21, 2015 12:48PM
  • Jaronking
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    Nergie4242 wrote: »
    Jaronking wrote: »
    blossy wrote: »
    I agree, its like many posters came in wanting to hate the voice chat and never even bothered to try it. Lol.

    Many posters say they are max level and can't find anyone to ply with or they can't even find a guild!

    How do you make it to endgame without being spam invited to at least one guild?

    I'm sure if you spoke aloud the need for a guild to run dungeons with, you would be flooded with responses.

    As far as endgame dungeons, many of the console crowd didn't start with maxed out characters, be patient and many of those guilds will be full of people looking to run the same dungeons.
    If you, and the other VC advocates + Text haters, bothered to read and comprehend the reasons behind the need of text chat so many people have stated, we'll suddenly stop running in circles in this thread.

    I am not against VC. Voice chat is indispensable for raiding and other sorts of group content where coordination is crucial. But key MMORPG features simply cannot function without text communication. At least not in ESO in its current form.

    Sir I have read each and every post in thsi 61 page thread while I understand their merit to having Text chat in the game as it is now it is not needed.It is not something the game most have like damaged numbers or Character names being shown it is something that you want.Also people have raised several valid reason why text chat is not needed but the pro-text players ignore it and say that it's not a valid reason and that since it can be toggled its fine.In reality its not the VC advocate its the pro text that believe that any counter to their belief that the game needs chat text is wrong and .

    Also I while I agree with you that VC in ESO needs to be fixed and improved the implementation of text chat and the time it would take to completly redo the UI just for a chat box that only a minority will use is a waste of their time.

    Am I missing something. How would putting a text box in the bottom left where there is currently nothing involve a complete ui revamp?

    Also please stop saying minority would use. You have no idea how many would use it. Going by the people on this thread there is enough people to warrant it.

    All that said what is becoming the bigger issue for me is the total lack of respect the devs are showing this thread. Say yes say no say you are thinking about it but for pitys sake at least do or say something its just being rude now.

    You don't understand game designing at all do you.You Can't just copy and paste a chat box into the console UI and its there. Their so much the Game designers have to do just to implement a text box and make sure its works or all of you will make another 62 page thread complaining that the text chat that we been asking for a month doesn't even work.

    No am saying the minority because you all are the minority their about 60 unique posters in this thread I doubt all of you are on the same console even if you multiple that number by 20 or even 50 then split that up between the two consoles then you will get the picture of how many people really wants it and that's the minority. So I won't stop saying your the minority until something can prove otherwise then your the minority.

    While again I have to agree with you guys that the lack of a response is ridiculous just tell you all their not going to implement it and allow you guys to make a decision to either stay or go.Saying nothing will just make more players leave.
  • AaronLannister
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    You don't understand game designing at all do you.You Can't just copy and paste a chat box into the console UI and its there. Their so much the Game designers have to do just to implement a text box and make sure its works or all of you will make another 62 page thread complaining that the text chat that we been asking for a month doesn't even work.

    LOL what? This is an MMO, are you suggesting that Chatboxes shouldn't have been implemented in the first place? This is literally a no Brainer, Don't give me that tired excuse of TOO HARD. Even FFXI on the PS2 had Keyboard, Damage numbers. This was hands down a Design choice.

    If they can't even properly design chatboxes or Damage numbers in the console versions of an MMO, then they have failed as Developers even DCUO and FFXIV had both upon it's release on consoles.

    So either these devs are inept or it was a design choice. I doubt these developers are Inept like you suggest.
    No am saying the minority because you all are the minority their about 60 unique posters in this thread I doubt all of you are on the same console even if you multiple that number by 20 or even 50 then sliplt

    ahhh yes encouraging developers to be lazy because the casuals don't even care.
    Edited by AaronLannister on July 21, 2015 12:54PM
  • Varicite
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    Jaronking wrote: »
    You don't understand game designing at all do you.You Can't just copy and paste a chat box into the console UI and its there. Their so much the Game designers have to do just to implement a text box and make sure its works or all of you will make another 62 page thread complaining that the text chat that we been asking for a month doesn't even work.

    Text chat is already in there, it's just not enabled. This entire statement is wrong.

    Edited by Varicite on July 21, 2015 12:57PM
  • Jaronking
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    Varicite wrote: »
    Jaronking wrote: »
    You don't understand game designing at all do you.You Can't just copy and paste a chat box into the console UI and its there. Their so much the Game designers have to do just to implement a text box and make sure its works or all of you will make another 62 page thread complaining that the text chat that we been asking for a month doesn't even work.

    Text chat is already in there, it's just not enabled. This entire statement is wrong.

    Where is it because I play it everyday and I haven't seen a text box.
  • mastertech
    Need text chat desperately
    It will make selling items much easier
    Guilds is a good idea but it's not enough
    First thing I do is turn my voice chat off
    I play at night when kids are asleep last thing I want to do is talk so I turn it off coz
    To be honest all I ever hear through voice chat is some other idiots music playing
    Text chat is desperately needed I would rather sit there and fiddle with the controller to write a sentence than
    Use voice chat
  • AaronLannister
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    mastertech wrote: »
    Need text chat desperately
    It will make selling items much easier
    Guilds is a good idea but it's not enough
    First thing I do is turn my voice chat off
    I play at night when kids are asleep last thing I want to do is talk so I turn it off coz
    To be honest all I ever hear through voice chat is some other idiots music playing
    Text chat is desperately needed I would rather sit there and fiddle with the controller to write a sentence than
    Use voice chat

    Voice Chat on Consoles is terrible compared to PC for a few reasons. One of them being because you can easily press a button to talk. This usually helps prevent Mic Spam.

    I'm sure that a lot of times the mic spam comes from people who don't realize they're mic is on.
  • Shunravi
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    Jaronking wrote: »
    Varicite wrote: »
    Jaronking wrote: »
    You don't understand game designing at all do you.You Can't just copy and paste a chat box into the console UI and its there. Their so much the Game designers have to do just to implement a text box and make sure its works or all of you will make another 62 page thread complaining that the text chat that we been asking for a month doesn't even work.

    Text chat is already in there, it's just not enabled. This entire statement is wrong.

    Where is it because I play it everyday and I haven't seen a text box.

    I bolded a part of his quote. Let's read that again shall we?
    This one has an eloquent and well thought out response to tha... Ooh sweetroll!
  • Nergie4242
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    Jaronking wrote: »
    Nergie4242 wrote: »
    Jaronking wrote: »
    blossy wrote: »
    I agree, its like many posters came in wanting to hate the voice chat and never even bothered to try it. Lol.

    Many posters say they are max level and can't find anyone to ply with or they can't even find a guild!

    How do you make it to endgame without being spam invited to at least one guild?

    I'm sure if you spoke aloud the need for a guild to run dungeons with, you would be flooded with responses.

    As far as endgame dungeons, many of the console crowd didn't start with maxed out characters, be patient and many of those guilds will be full of people looking to run the same dungeons.
    If you, and the other VC advocates + Text haters, bothered to read and comprehend the reasons behind the need of text chat so many people have stated, we'll suddenly stop running in circles in this thread.

    I am not against VC. Voice chat is indispensable for raiding and other sorts of group content where coordination is crucial. But key MMORPG features simply cannot function without text communication. At least not in ESO in its current form.

    Sir I have read each and every post in thsi 61 page thread while I understand their merit to having Text chat in the game as it is now it is not needed.It is not something the game most have like damaged numbers or Character names being shown it is something that you want.Also people have raised several valid reason why text chat is not needed but the pro-text players ignore it and say that it's not a valid reason and that since it can be toggled its fine.In reality its not the VC advocate its the pro text that believe that any counter to their belief that the game needs chat text is wrong and .

    Also I while I agree with you that VC in ESO needs to be fixed and improved the implementation of text chat and the time it would take to completly redo the UI just for a chat box that only a minority will use is a waste of their time.

    Am I missing something. How would putting a text box in the bottom left where there is currently nothing involve a complete ui revamp?

    Also please stop saying minority would use. You have no idea how many would use it. Going by the people on this thread there is enough people to warrant it.

    All that said what is becoming the bigger issue for me is the total lack of respect the devs are showing this thread. Say yes say no say you are thinking about it but for pitys sake at least do or say something its just being rude now.

    You don't understand game designing at all do you.You Can't just copy and paste a chat box into the console UI and its there. Their so much the Game designers have to do just to implement a text box and make sure its works or all of you will make another 62 page thread complaining that the text chat that we been asking for a month doesn't even work.

    No am saying the minority because you all are the minority their about 60 unique posters in this thread I doubt all of you are on the same console even if you multiple that number by 20 or even 50 then split that up between the two consoles then you will get the picture of how many people really wants it and that's the minority. So I won't stop saying your the minority until something can prove otherwise then your the minority.

    While again I have to agree with you guys that the lack of a response is ridiculous just tell you all their not going to implement it and allow you guys to make a decision to either stay or go.Saying nothing will just make more players leave.

    Sometimes there are no words. If the implementation of basic features that have been included in EVERY SINGLE MMO EVER offends you so much then I wish you luck. So i will end with this:

    Dear ZOS please count me as a +1 for text chat. I will continue to lurk on these pages but im not posting again only to have people vehemently argue against a feature that would improve the gameplay of many because of reasons™. I wish you luck with developing your game but you will not get one penny more from me till this is implemented. If you deign to get down from the ivory tower and acknowledge this as an actual issue then depending on what your response actually is I may reconsider.

    Regards.
    Nerg.
    You give me a chat box ZOS and I'll start giving you my money again.
  • Jaronking
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    You don't understand game designing at all do you.You Can't just copy and paste a chat box into the console UI and its there. Their so much the Game designers have to do just to implement a text box and make sure its works or all of you will make another 62 page thread complaining that the text chat that we been asking for a month doesn't even work.

    LOL what? This is an MMO, are you suggesting that Chatboxes shouldn't have been implemented in the first place? This is literally a no Brainer, Don't give me that tired excuse of TOO HARD. Even FFXI on the PS2 had Keyboard, Damage numbers. This was hands down a Design choice.

    If they can't even properly design chatboxes or Damage numbers in the console versions of an MMO, then they have failed as Developers even DCUO and FFXIV had both upon it's release on consoles.

    So either these devs are inept or it was a design choice. I doubt these developers are Inept like you suggest.
    No am saying the minority because you all are the minority their about 60 unique posters in this thread I doubt all of you are on the same console even if you multiple that number by 20 or even 50 then sliplt

    ahhh yes encouraging developers to be lazy because the casuals don't even care.

    Are you stupid or just can't read what I said is that it would take a complete redesign of the UI which would take time to reimplement. How are you coming to the conclusion that its to hard from my post?What I said is you don't understand game design and you can't just copy and paste a text box in the game out of no where it takes time.ZOS made a design not to implement it and I agree with them ts not needed you can do everything in the game without text chat you all just choice not to use it.its not ZOS fault your anti-social and don't want to talk to people like normal human beings.

    Like you said its a no brainer because those two games waited until the last day to add chat text to their games its so easy a monkey can do it.Its not not at all to add a chat box to a game UI that's already being used.So unless your a game designer or at least no one don't make assumptions that you have no way to back up.
  • Jaronking
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    Shunravi wrote: »
    Jaronking wrote: »
    Varicite wrote: »
    Jaronking wrote: »
    You don't understand game designing at all do you.You Can't just copy and paste a chat box into the console UI and its there. Their so much the Game designers have to do just to implement a text box and make sure its works or all of you will make another 62 page thread complaining that the text chat that we been asking for a month doesn't even work.

    Text chat is already in there, it's just not enabled. This entire statement is wrong.

    Where is it because I play it everyday and I haven't seen a text box.

    I bolded a part of his quote. Let's read that again shall we?

    OK then tell me how to enable it good sir?
  • Lleksu
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    Jaronking wrote: »
    Shunravi wrote: »
    Jaronking wrote: »
    Varicite wrote: »
    Jaronking wrote: »
    You don't understand game designing at all do you.You Can't just copy and paste a chat box into the console UI and its there. Their so much the Game designers have to do just to implement a text box and make sure its works or all of you will make another 62 page thread complaining that the text chat that we been asking for a month doesn't even work.

    Text chat is already in there, it's just not enabled. This entire statement is wrong.

    Where is it because I play it everyday and I haven't seen a text box.

    I bolded a part of his quote. Let's read that again shall we?

    OK then tell me how to enable it good sir?

    Eurgh... ZENIMAX disabled it!

  • jazon1972_ESO
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    other issue with voice chat is you only get to hear one or two people just talking over everyone and never coming up for air so no one else ever gets to talk,or your in the middle of a conversation and someone walks up and starts yelling that hes selling a blue motif for 10k or is blasting some horrible music in your ear,the voice chat is so poorly done on here you can even mute a player..just give us TEXT chat and the ability to mute players in voice and the game will almost be a real MMO again,

    if they are so worried about people not having a keyboard or not wanting to have a text chat window on the screen on console then just use the second screen feature and we can all use our cell phones to type and see local/group chat,and while your at it ad mod support on console,just work with minion im sure they would be happy to help they made your pc version playable with features the game should have had to begin with like the ability to stack items in the guild bank...being able to see how much damage you are actually doing to an enemy, and your current xp and how much xp needed to your next level...you know things that every other mmo over the past 20 years has had..

    not trying to be over critical i love the game over all its just missing some very obvious things, you guys are marketing to MMO players after all so it would make since to add basic MMO features to the game.
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