Console text chat discussion

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  • Mighty_oakk
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    The definition of casual has changed greatly. I used to be a casual playing 20 hrs a week o
    Jaronking wrote: »

    Again not to derail the thread I will not.continue with you even with you being wrong am.just going to leave it alone I ask you to do the same so this thread is not locked.

    Someone is going to be captain of the debate team when he grows up
  • Lleksu
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    Robotmafia wrote: »
    lol 86 pages on this topic... how are they not doing anyhting about this xD

    Time to start breaking some windows :wink:

    Where is my text chat?
  • Zanefold
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    :'( Text chat in mmos... I'm so sorry I took you for granted... please come back to us!
  • Jaronking
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    Laranoye wrote: »

    You think they have just deleted the chat box UI? I highly doubt that.
    They had the basics of it before for testing early on, So it wouldn't be too hard to adapt and re add in game.

    People are way too against this for no reason. VOIP has its own issues too. As people who have already stated some already dont use it for the most part due to its awkwardness and random shouting etc. So why not give other people a different outlet.

    Would be awesome to just \LFG (wherever) 1m tank. would fix so many things!
    or WTS ..... or WTB ....

    You can honestly say that wouldn't be good!?

    You would be wrong They even said they had no plan to add.it.in the future so more then likely they no longer have that build.Actual it wouldn't if it wasn't for how the hi is now and if they add it it more then likely would cost several more problems.

    Again I never said I was against options I said it won't be used so I see not point in them wasting their time adding it.Text chat is useful yes I never said it wasn't but to people claim that they can't do anything with voice is a flat out lie you choice not to use it and a lot of players still use it fine with no problem.As it is now I like text chat I use it when I play swtor or any other MMO m but I also like Voice chat.You all are acting like Text chat is perfect when in reality it's not.Also.If a person doesn't want to talk that doesn't mean he Wil talk using text chat or that maybe if you talked in group chat they might want to as well.I have no problem with given players a different outlook but as it is now I don't think a text box is the answer.

    It would also be awesome if they just fixed the group finder.Not.really am not a tank so it wouldn't work for me lol.Also I can find whatever I need usually in a guild store and my main guild guilds bank since we just share everything with each other.Since some players aren't so lucky at finding good guilds it good for them.

    One last thing I have to ask a few pages back someone posted that he had friends and guild mates who wants to pay with him but he will not login because their on.I have to ask how does text chat fix that for you.It seems you will always have that problem.
  • Jaronking
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    How is it derailing when I'm pointing out what you're saying is wrong about Text Chat.

    Am not wrong my point is talking about the ESo community not MMO General dam what's so hard about that to understand are.You just stupid or what dam man.
  • AaronLannister
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    Jaronking wrote: »
    You would be wrong They even said they had no plan to add.it.in the future so more then likely they no longer have that build.Actual it wouldn't if it wasn't for how the hi is now and if they add it it more then likely would cost several more problems.
    Several More Problems? how? works perfectly fine in the PC, they specifically designed this generations of Consoles to be more like PC and made it EASIER specifically for developers.
    Again I never said I was against options I said it won't be used so I see not point in them wasting their time adding it.Text chat is useful yes I never said it wasn't but to people claim that they can't do anything with voice is a flat out lie you choice not to use it and a lot of players still use it fine with no problem.As it is now I like text chat I use it when I play swtor or any other MMO m but I also like Voice chat.You all are acting like Text chat is perfect when in reality it's not.Also.If a person doesn't want to talk that doesn't mean he Wil talk using text chat or that maybe if you talked in group chat they might want to as well.

    NONE of us EVER stated we couldn't do anything with Voice, we stated that it isn't enough. And it clearly isn't because Voice Only isn't WORKING like intended for various reasons. We never acted like Text Chat was perfect but is an overall much better system then VOIP only compared to Text only. We want BOTH.
    I have no problem with given players a different outlook but as it is now I don't think a text box is the answer.
    players different outlook? Explain.
    It would also be awesome if they just fixed the group finder.Not.really am not a tank so it wouldn't work for me lol.Also I can find whatever I need usually in a guild store and my main guild guilds bank since we just share everything with each other.Since some players aren't so lucky at finding good guilds it good for them.

    Even if they fix Group Finder Text Chat will still be a better option.
    Edited by AaronLannister on July 27, 2015 1:30PM
  • Zanefold
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    Jaronking wrote: »

    You would be wrong They even said they had no plan to add.it.in the future so more then likely they no longer have that build.Actual it wouldn't if it wasn't for how the hi is now and if they add it it more then likely would cost several more problems.

    Again I never said I was against options I said it won't be used so I see not point in them wasting their time adding it.Text chat is useful yes I never said it wasn't but to people claim that they can't do anything with voice is a flat out lie you choice not to use it and a lot of players still use it fine with no problem.As it is now I like text chat I use it when I play swtor or any other MMO m but I also like Voice chat.You all are acting like Text chat is perfect when in reality it's not.Also.If a person doesn't want to talk that doesn't mean he Wil talk using text chat or that maybe if you talked in group chat they might want to as well.I have no problem with given players a different outlook but as it is now I don't think a text box is the answer.

    It would also be awesome if they just fixed the group finder.Not.really am not a tank so it wouldn't work for me lol.Also I can find whatever I need usually in a guild store and my main guild guilds bank since we just share everything with each other.Since some players aren't so lucky at finding good guilds it good for them.

    One last thing I have to ask a few pages back someone posted that he had friends and guild mates who wants to pay with him but he will not login because their on.I have to ask how does text chat fix that for you.It seems you will always have that problem.

    Look, the fact is there are a significant amount of situations where text chat plays a significant part in a mmo experience, regardless of what platform it is on. The same goes for voice chat, in my opinion.

    The text chat would come in handy for people that are trying to reach out to people in large areas where voice chat would clutter large areas with so many people trying to communicate with others with different purposes.

    The voice chat implementation would best be used for grouping up with people. That way the conversation is private amongst those willing participants of that conversation as opposed to logging in and hearing screaming in the background of 2 different peoples mics while others are trying to have multiple conversations at the same time, resulting in most people to leave the channel they are in and not to think about adding themselves back in knowing they would most likely walk right back into a mess of unpleasant audio.

    I feel like the majority of the split opinions here is that people are arguing one over the other when in reality, we need both. Theres just a time and place for both and its the developers job to do there best to implement that balance the best way. however they did not do that so far for consoles...

    :-(
  • AaronLannister
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    Jaronking wrote: »

    Am not wrong my point is talking about the ESo community not MMO General dam what's so hard about that to understand are.You just stupid or what dam man.

    You were talking about MMO's in general therefore I was.

    The ESO community is also an MMO one, you haven't given one good explanation as to why it's bad to implement Text Chat.

    And YOU calling people stupid? okay.
    Edited by AaronLannister on July 27, 2015 1:33PM
  • Mynao
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    I used to play on ps4 but switched back to pc because
    the lack of communication is real.

    So hard to get gold/silver groups and pvp groups.

    Console need chat boxes asap.
  • mrskinskull
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    https://www.eso-lfg.com/en/

    This is the one he's talking about. So stupid. Just add text chat. Anyway, a good workaround for consoles who want an endgame instead of leaving altogether.

    OK so we know the theory works now all we need is an official app made with zos blessing and a bit of advertising to drive people there, and yeah I think we can get a second screen text chat experience for everyone-

    If zos makes an app with even a few additional features, such as map, sky shards, quick wiki link, quick forum link, inventory management etc, even people who wouldn't normally use text chat may pop into the feed while they are checking their map.

    I think traffic would be a lot higher on an official zos app.
  • Bleakraven
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    OK so we know the theory works now all we need is an official app made with zos blessing and a bit of advertising to drive people there, and yeah I think we can get a second screen text chat experience for everyone-

    If zos makes an app with even a few additional features, such as map, sky shards, quick wiki link, quick forum link, inventory management etc, even people who wouldn't normally use text chat may pop into the feed while they are checking their map.

    I think traffic would be a lot higher on an official zos app.

    That would leave out people who don't own a smartphone. Text chat ingame leaves out no-one. Not saying it's not a good idea, just pointing out that it would still leave out some people.
  • Ace_of_Destiny
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    Jaron, and Aaron would you both , PLEASE, just...
    STOP!



    Thank you. :smiley:



    EQUALIZE ALL PLATFORMS!
    IF ONE HAS IT...ALL SHOULD HAVE IT!
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    I don't care what platform it is on...an MMORPG without Text Chat is NOT an MMORPG!
  • mrskinskull
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    Now I believe you said you played on PC, so you know that ZOS stamped out spammers on PC. There may be some that show up, but I have always seen them disperser very quickly. As far as you not wanting to deal with people spamming guild, WTS, and WTB I can understand but you would not have to keep a zone channel up. Many people with Voice don't like to stay in area chat for many of the same reason you say affect text chat; however just like voice you can create a text tab that will only show guild, group, say, ect. You can change what you want to read, or turn it off completely. The current form of communication limits us to a small group of people and text chat can help increase the amount of people we could possible work with or get to know.

    Without text chat on PC, zos would have never had to devote time and resources to tracking down offenders. I want all time and energy devoted to the new stuff.

    You said it yourself, text chat ENABLED gold spammers and text trolls on PC. Eventually zos stamped them out
    . The whole time you the forums are on fire with 'I quit' threads as zos deftly but not quickly dealt with the prob.

    Meanwhile the time between dlc or patches is dragging on.

    I'm not saying no to text, just please can we use an app and not hold up and annoyn the whole gaming community with its birthing pains.


    You see, I don't think this is even an anti chat argument, many of us just want it to come in on an app.
  • Lleksu
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    OK so we know the theory works now all we need is an official app made with zos blessing and a bit of advertising to drive people there, and yeah I think we can get a second screen text chat experience for everyone-

    If zos makes an app with even a few additional features, such as map, sky shards, quick wiki link, quick forum link, inventory management etc, even people who wouldn't normally use text chat may pop into the feed while they are checking their map.

    I think traffic would be a lot higher on an official zos app.

    I love the idea of this app and would certainly use one if it existed.

    But...


    I just can't see ZOS putting up money for this. Plus how long would it take for them to get it together if they did?

    It just seems so much quicker, easier and cost efficient to simply re-introduce a text chat box and allow it's visibility to be hidden via the options.
  • Zanefold
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    Lleksu wrote: »

    I love the idea of this app and would certainly use one if it existed.

    But...


    I just can't see ZOS putting up money for this. Plus how long would it take for them to get it together if they did?

    It just seems so much quicker, easier and cost efficient to simply re-introduce a text chat box and allow it's visibility to be hidden via the options.

    I think utilizing an app for in game text chat is a good idea, however it would not be a long term fix. I would agree that the app would most likely take longer to develop than the implementation of a feature that was part of the game at one point (example being the pc).
  • Laranoye
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    Without text chat on PC, zos would have never had to devote time and resources to tracking down offenders. I want all time and energy devoted to the new stuff.

    You said it yourself, text chat ENABLED gold spammers and text trolls on PC. Eventually zos stamped them out
    . The whole time you the forums are on fire with 'I quit' threads as zos deftly but not quickly dealt with the prob.

    Meanwhile the time between dlc or patches is dragging on.

    I'm not saying no to text, just please can we use an app and not hold up and annoyn the whole gaming community with its birthing pains.


    You see, I don't think this is even an anti chat argument, many of us just want it to come in on an app.

    Lol, I can see it coming, Be happily crafting away and then suddenly across the mic... 10000 gold 10 dollar! over and over again. It will turn into people being chased by these individuals whilst they shout this.. HAHA.

    But alas this wouldn't happen because ZoS already stamped out gold sellers and spam on PC so it would work on Console. Also their consoles would most likely get banned.
    So your argument is invalid..
  • mrskinskull
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    Lleksu wrote: »

    I love the idea of this app and would certainly use one if it existed.

    But...


    I just can't see ZOS putting up money for this. Plus how long would it take for them to get it together if they did?

    It just seems so much quicker, easier and cost efficient to simply re-introduce a text chat box and allow it's visibility to be hidden via the options.

    Uhm I'm pretty sure the actual app could be written over a weekend, IF it isn't already made.

    I have a strong suspicion that leaving text chat off the screen intentionally. Points to the app as their intended solution.

    Its perfect and obvious and I'm pretty sure zos wouldn't walk into the. No text backlash without a really cool card to play.


  • Zanefold
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    I know what will get them to bring text chat to console!

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  • Laranoye
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    Uhm I'm pretty sure the actual app could be written over a weekend, IF it isn't already made.

    I have a strong suspicion that leaving text chat off the screen intentionally. Points to the app as their intended solution.

    Its perfect and obvious and I'm pretty sure zos wouldn't walk into the. No text backlash without a really cool card to play.


    Through all you've said before, Your actually starting to make sense :smile: And do think your becoming soft to our cause :wink:
  • mrskinskull
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    Bleakraven wrote: »

    That would leave out people who don't own a smartphone. Text chat ingame leaves out no-one. Not saying it's not a good idea, just pointing out that it would still leave out some people.


    Nope. Because there would still be many other ways to communicate with players. Voice chat parties, guild group etc,

    Text chat would be an option and by many players own admission , used in conjunction with other forms of comms.

    It would be just another option.
  • mrskinskull
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    Sorry internet lagged and triple posted.
    Edited by mrskinskull on July 27, 2015 2:11PM
  • mrskinskull
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    Bleakraven wrote: »

    That would leave out people who don't own a smartphone. Text chat ingame leaves out no-one. Not saying it's not a good idea, just pointing out that it would still leave out some people.


    Nope. Because there would still be many other ways to communicate with players. Voice chat parties, guild group etc,

    Text chat would be an option and by many players own admission , used in conjunction with other forms of comms.

    It would be just another option.
  • Lleksu
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    Uhm I'm pretty sure the actual app could be written over a weekend, IF it isn't already made.

    I have a strong suspicion that leaving text chat off the screen intentionally. Points to the app as their intended solution.

    Its perfect and obvious and I'm pretty sure zos wouldn't walk into the. No text backlash without a really cool card to play.


    Hahaha. Oh, I know that it COULD be put together over a weekend, but how long do you reckon it would take ZOS? :wink:
  • mrskinskull
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    Lleksu wrote: »

    Hahaha. Oh, I know that it COULD be put together over a weekend, but how long do you reckon it would take ZOS? :wink:

    One weekend.

    Saturday Aug 2015
    And
    Sunday Aug 2312
  • AaronLannister
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    One weekend.

    Saturday Aug 2015
    And
    Sunday Aug 2312

    LOL
  • Lleksu
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    One weekend.

    Saturday Aug 2015
    And
    Sunday Aug 2312

    Brilliant!
  • Eleusian
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    Almost 2 months after launch and this is still going with no news of text being added .
    PS4 NA
  • mrskinskull
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    Laranoye wrote: »

    Through all you've said before, Your actually starting to make sense :smile: And do think your becoming soft to our cause :wink:

    The us and them feeling is imposed because of our form of communication.

    It feels like people are arguing with you or me but its just the lack of facial cues and vocal stresses.

    I actually don't think there's anyone in this thread against text chat.

    I think its implementation is the source of contention.

    I would love to see an app fill the text need and include some useful functions. Maybe some from various addons.

    I personally don't want to use a keyboard or a mini keyboard or have to toggle a text box off each and every time I log in a LA voice chat style.

    Many people aren't considering that text chat would be added from their imagination into the game without any hiccuos because glitches and bugs never happen in even the most desired of features.

    Nope you actually have no opposition here just a debate as to how it can happen. :)
  • mrskinskull
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    Laranoye wrote: »

    Lol, I can see it coming, Be happily crafting away and then suddenly across the mic... 10000 gold 10 dollar! over and over again. It will turn into people being chased by these individuals whilst they shout this.. HAHA.

    But alas this wouldn't happen because ZoS already stamped out gold sellers and spam on PC so it would work on Console. Also their consoles would most likely get banned.
    So your argument is invalid..

    You've obviously never met any 12 year old kid. The work a rounds for that kind of thing are simple for a person properly motivated.

    Go back and play modern warfare 3. The minute the devs get busy with something else, cue the hackers and cheaters..


    GTA 5 anyone?
  • Bleakraven
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    I personally don't want to use a keyboard or a mini keyboard or have to toggle a text box off each and every time I log in a LA voice chat style.

    I'd like to be able to swipe left on the ps4 touchpad to hide the text chat, and swipe right to show it again, swipe up to input, for example. :)
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