Okay, seriously, us console guys NEED text/zone chat. [RESOLVED]

NewBlacksmurf

Korah_Eaglecry wrote: »

x_t7ink_x wrote: »

By the time you type on the ps4 what you want to say, they will have left the area anyway.

How will text effect server performance, can platforms handle this much additional coding without lag - Please do not allow the use of this in PVP it will be an excuse for slanderous remarks and childish behavior to occur.

I just personally think any good that can come out of this will seriously be outweighed by the bad.

Text Chat is Zone wide and Guild wide. Its far more reaching then the actual VOIP area chat now. Areas like Cyrodiil, Imperial City and the people in the new zones looking to take on the World Bosses will have a far easier time using it.

The deaf and mute will actually be able to participate in discussions.

All of these nonsensical arguments against text chat has been proven time and again to be absolutely false and unfounded. Nothing can be said or done on text chat that cant be said and done on VOIP. In fact its far harder to get away with anything said and done on text chat vs VOIP since it leaves evidence. And its easily argued that the harassment and abuse that can occur over VOIP is far more damaging then text chat.

x_t7ink_x wrote: »

Korah_Eaglecry wrote: »

x_t7ink_x wrote: »

By the time you type on the ps4 what you want to say, they will have left the area anyway.

How will text effect server performance, can platforms handle this much additional coding without lag - Please do not allow the use of this in PVP it will be an excuse for slanderous remarks and childish behavior to occur.

I just personally think any good that can come out of this will seriously be outweighed by the bad.

Text Chat is Zone wide and Guild wide. Its far more reaching then the actual VOIP area chat now. Areas like Cyrodiil, Imperial City and the people in the new zones looking to take on the World Bosses will have a far easier time using it.

The deaf and mute will actually be able to participate in discussions.

All of these nonsensical arguments against text chat has been proven time and again to be absolutely false and unfounded. Nothing can be said or done on text chat that cant be said and done on VOIP. In fact its far harder to get away with anything said and done on text chat vs VOIP since it leaves evidence. And its easily argued that the harassment and abuse that can occur over VOIP is far more damaging then text chat.

Fair point on the deaf and mute, although real time dungeons and trials - this wont solve that issue. Currently cross alliances can't communicate via voice chat in PVP - not unless you're in the same guild and then its not exactly going to be an issue.

The fact that its far more reaching worries me even more with regards to lag especially if its to an entire zone.

I don't want to argue but you're wrong, consoles have a record option so it's just as easy to 'leave evidence' via voice chat. As to damaging content, it doesn't matter if it's by voice or chat the individual will make it just as damaging. It will however encourage more childish behavior as people will have things to respond to as apposed to wondering around in area chat. There's always that one person that wants to cause trouble, text chat makes that enabling 10 x easier.

Hey peeps.....its being added regardless of how anyone feels about it.

Lets not do the back n forth thing about decisions already decided upon.
*Specific to some of your comments*

I've personally not seen where any form or UI design has been shared, so other than the assumptions of what is seen on PC, I don't think any of us know what the experience will cause because we don't know what its going to be. We know why it wasn't added in the first place and because the announcement does not suggest they are turning or or added what it was going to be....we dont really know anything

Maybe thats the discussion but until we get specifics, I don't think its worth arguing over.

Thoughts?

x_t7ink_x

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Korah_Eaglecry wrote: »

x_t7ink_x wrote: »

By the time you type on the ps4 what you want to say, they will have left the area anyway.

How will text effect server performance, can platforms handle this much additional coding without lag - Please do not allow the use of this in PVP it will be an excuse for slanderous remarks and childish behavior to occur.

I just personally think any good that can come out of this will seriously be outweighed by the bad.

Text Chat is Zone wide and Guild wide. Its far more reaching then the actual VOIP area chat now. Areas like Cyrodiil, Imperial City and the people in the new zones looking to take on the World Bosses will have a far easier time using it.

The deaf and mute will actually be able to participate in discussions.

All of these nonsensical arguments against text chat has been proven time and again to be absolutely false and unfounded. Nothing can be said or done on text chat that cant be said and done on VOIP. In fact its far harder to get away with anything said and done on text chat vs VOIP since it leaves evidence. And its easily argued that the harassment and abuse that can occur over VOIP is far more damaging then text chat.

x_t7ink_x wrote: »

Korah_Eaglecry wrote: »

x_t7ink_x wrote: »

By the time you type on the ps4 what you want to say, they will have left the area anyway.

How will text effect server performance, can platforms handle this much additional coding without lag - Please do not allow the use of this in PVP it will be an excuse for slanderous remarks and childish behavior to occur.

I just personally think any good that can come out of this will seriously be outweighed by the bad.

Text Chat is Zone wide and Guild wide. Its far more reaching then the actual VOIP area chat now. Areas like Cyrodiil, Imperial City and the people in the new zones looking to take on the World Bosses will have a far easier time using it.

The deaf and mute will actually be able to participate in discussions.

All of these nonsensical arguments against text chat has been proven time and again to be absolutely false and unfounded. Nothing can be said or done on text chat that cant be said and done on VOIP. In fact its far harder to get away with anything said and done on text chat vs VOIP since it leaves evidence. And its easily argued that the harassment and abuse that can occur over VOIP is far more damaging then text chat.

Fair point on the deaf and mute, although real time dungeons and trials - this wont solve that issue. Currently cross alliances can't communicate via voice chat in PVP - not unless you're in the same guild and then its not exactly going to be an issue.

The fact that its far more reaching worries me even more with regards to lag especially if its to an entire zone.

I don't want to argue but you're wrong, consoles have a record option so it's just as easy to 'leave evidence' via voice chat. As to damaging content, it doesn't matter if it's by voice or chat the individual will make it just as damaging. It will however encourage more childish behavior as people will have things to respond to as apposed to wondering around in area chat. There's always that one person that wants to cause trouble, text chat makes that enabling 10 x easier.

Hey peeps.....its being added regardless of how anyone feels about it.

Lets not do the back n forth thing about decisions already decided upon.
*Specific to some of your comments*

I've personally not seen where any form or UI design has been shared, so other than the assumptions of what is seen on PC, I don't think any of us know what the experience will cause because we don't know what its going to be.

Maybe thats the discussion but until we get specifics, I don't think its worth arguing over.

Thoughts?

Yes I'm not arguing, I'd like answers to my previous comments. I don't want it my screen is small enough for me to concentrate on without text on it. I won't be able to read any of it anyway unless its on a complete different screen. Again will the console be able to handle this or is it just going to brake the game further with regards to lag, are they allowing it in PVP?

Just hanging around for answers.. And sharing my personal thoughts of it being more of a disaster than a savior..

NMT

Vigarr wrote: »

I think you're not realizing that text chat would be overrun with the same stupid, annoying people from area chat
*cough* kids *cough*

I would turn it off just like I turn off area chat.

Agreed, as in every MMO.

However, looking for help, groups or even just guild chat justifies text chat in my opinion, especially for pve.

However, the ability to block, especially if you can block psn usernames and whatever the xbone equivalent is, would be brilliant.

Considering ZOS have already said you can turn it off I don't understand why anyone would be against it.

Nussi28

As I previously stated I would highly appreciate text chat to be added. But I'm also with some others who don't want it on their main screen.
My suggestion would be to implement it in a separate window within social menu. This way it would be sufficient for group finding or trading. On the other hand I hope it won't be misused so much by trolls as it would otherwise.
I also think this solution shouldn't increase the lag in cyro as it can be separated.

Qeram

Please, will be added text chat to the console with next dlx + patch (DARK BROTHERHOOD) ?
!!!! It is a necessary thing !!!!!
Many players stop playing due to lack of chat. Missing out on your profits. Think about it. This is urgent.

BackFreckle

Can we not?

Qeram

Sorry, Im Slovak I speak englis very little.