Console: Should text chat be implemented with the IC patch?

AaronLannister · July 2015

Yes

Drakk89815 wrote: »

As far as i can see the only essential reason for text is for people who are mute. Apart from that there are other avenues for communication within the game for everything else.

I guessed you missed out on how it's easier for grouping, to talk to others who aren't in Vicinity and many other reasons.

Everything else is just personal choice. And you might find that the reason that in these discussions and polls that pro text chat is winning is because most users don't actually use the forums.........

You would say the same thing if No was winning.

Mirra_Halfelven · July 2015

Yes

AaronLannister wrote: »

Mirra_Halfelven wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Nergie4242 wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

If I play on console I don't like to type. But voice chat doesn't work very well most of the time due to numerous reasons.

How about some sort of quick chat option, similar to what already is implemented with the bubble text? Just a simple intuitive UI to quickly form basic messages e.g.

LFG/LFM {DUNGEON NAME} {DIFFICULTY}
WTS/WTB {ITEM NAME}
Port to me/{LOCATION}
Follow me
My role is Tank/DPS/Healer

and so on. Just an idea.

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

Hang on you are against text chat because it would be more efficient than the games current system which you just admitted needed work? My head hurts now.

And the group finder isnt there to ensure you dont need text chat. Its to go along side it. Like you know every current MMO.

No, ONE of my personal reasons not to add it is because the intended usage of some users becomes their way of avoiding to use a built in system that needs a lot of attention.

See adding text chat box in zones, for some people, it adds value but for others it makes certain in-game systems preform even more poorly.

ie: Grouping Tools on the PC, now suffer from functionality AND suffer from months of people in zone chat telling others not to use it. LFG zone chat is not more efficient than a properly working grouping tool. In ALL MMO's a properly functioning grouping tool far outweighs any text chat efforts.

There are other system that become affected as well like Guild Stores, the forums for Guild recruiting, in addition to the affects it will have on the current voice chat.

*****Lets take this back on topic....I should have PM'ed you**********

So you rather force people to use a BROKEN groupfinder, than have options to find groups via text chat etc...

I hate to bring up WoW, but it has a perfectly working group & raid finder people use all the time so it isn't laziness on the players part.

What's wrong with both?

Point I was making is if groupfinder actualy worked, people would use it....

& nothing I want both voice chat, text chat, & a working fraking groupfinder ... too much to ask for I guess

NewBlacksmurf · July 2015

No

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

AaronLannister · July 2015

Yes

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

Drakk89815 · July 2015

No

AaronLannister wrote: »

Drakk89815 wrote: »

As far as i can see the only essential reason for text is for people who are mute. Apart from that there are other avenues for communication within the game for everything else.

I guessed you missed out on how it's easier for grouping, to talk to others who aren't in Vicinity and many other reasons.

Everything else is just personal choice. And you might find that the reason that in these discussions and polls that pro text chat is winning is because most users don't actually use the forums.........

You would say the same thing if No was winning.

Well depends really. I'm in a very active guild (not one from my friends list) who if i ever need to group up and do a quest I ask them. Talking to randoms in other vicinities, while it is an aspect that I can't do, i also haven't felt the need to want to do it. Maybe I'm not a sociable person.

Possibly would. But my argument is more likely as why would CONSOLE users likely be on forum. Its not the standard if you take my meaning.

I would also like to point out i was very pro text chat before release (even had arguments with blacksmurf on here over it), but after playing i find i haven't come across an moment where i have thought @damn i wish i had text chat'. I also PvP quite regularly and most of the time im glad i don't have text cause all i would be doing is calling the randoms idiots lol

AaronLannister · July 2015

Yes

Drakk89815 wrote: »

AaronLannister wrote: »

Drakk89815 wrote: »

As far as i can see the only essential reason for text is for people who are mute. Apart from that there are other avenues for communication within the game for everything else.

I guessed you missed out on how it's easier for grouping, to talk to others who aren't in Vicinity and many other reasons.

Everything else is just personal choice. And you might find that the reason that in these discussions and polls that pro text chat is winning is because most users don't actually use the forums.........

You would say the same thing if No was winning.

Well depends really. I'm in a very active guild (not one from my friends list) who if i ever need to group up and do a quest I ask them. Talking to randoms in other vicinities, while it is an aspect that I can't do, i also haven't felt the need to want to do it. Maybe I'm not a sociable person.

Possibly would. But my argument is more likely as why would CONSOLE users likely be on forum. Its not the standard if you take my meaning.

I would also like to point out i was very pro text chat before release (even had arguments with blacksmurf on here over it), but after playing i find i haven't come across an moment where i have thought @damn i wish i had text chat'. I also PvP quite regularly and most of the time im glad i don't have text cause all i would be doing is calling the randoms idiots lol

So you're not really against Text Chat, just impartial towards it.

VoidBlue · July 2015

Yes

Drakk89815 wrote: »

As far as i can see the only essential reason for text is for people who are mute. Apart from that there are other avenues for communication within the game for everything else.

Everything else is just personal choice. And you might find that the reason that in these discussions and polls that pro text chat is winning is because most users don't actually use the forums.........

just mute people eh? i would of thought deaf people be a higher ranked reason since mute people can still hear voice chat and than just use the poor emote want to group or yes when someone asks in voice chat something.

not to mention some people are extremely snobby where if you dont use voice chat at all they wont group with you. so that mute person is doomed anyways :P

HobnailedBoots · July 2015

No

This is ridiculous. You're calling the lack of text chat "game breaking." I would never use text chat on a consolr. Never. Neither would the majority of players. Consoles aren't set up for that. Use voice chat or get a PC.

PKLdude · July 2015

Yes

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

I think having it in the social menu is an awesome idea. Allows for the designers to keep with their original idea of the game and that is a streamline clean ui, while still allowing those who wish to use the chat a place to do so. I mean compromise is something bothsides need to do for something to work. I see this as giving that compromise.

VoidBlue · July 2015

Yes

HobnailedBoots wrote: »

This is ridiculous. You're calling the lack of text chat "game breaking." I would never use text chat on a consolr. Never. Neither would the majority of players. Consoles aren't set up for that. Use voice chat or get a PC.

wow you must be very limited in your console games than since other MMOs on console have text chat and one has only text chat.

lol @ the poor argument, "meh i wont use it so why add it. get a PC if want to text chat... meh meh"

NewBlacksmurf · July 2015

No

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

Please suggest another proposal then....
*having it as seen on PC has already been shot down by the devs so....I think its worth coming up with alternative ideas for discussion.

please share with the community

AaronLannister · July 2015

Yes

PKLdude wrote: »

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

I think having it in the social menu is an awesome idea. Allows for the designers to keep with their original idea of the game and that is a streamline clean ui, while still allowing those who wish to use the chat a place to do so. I mean compromise is something bothsides need to do for something to work. I see this as giving that compromise.

I highly disagree, it's called Options.

If they developer REALLY cared about Streamlining and having a clear UI then they would of taken that away on the PC version and just added VOIP, this clearly isn't the case.

The Developers were clearly lying.

AaronLannister · July 2015

Yes

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

Please suggest another proposal then....
*having it as seen on PC has already been shot down by the devs so....I think its worth coming up with alternative ideas for discussion.

please share with the community

Having it shot down by the developers? So what. They can change there minds.
My ideas are the same as they always were.

HobnailedBoots · July 2015

No

The idea of adding a

VoidBlue wrote: »

HobnailedBoots wrote: »

This is ridiculous. You're calling the lack of text chat "game breaking." I would never use text chat on a consolr. Never. Neither would the majority of players. Consoles aren't set up for that. Use voice chat or get a PC.

wow you must be very limited in your console games than since other MMOs on console have text chat and one has only text chat.

lol @ the poor argument, "meh i wont use it so why add it. get a PC if want to text chat... meh meh"

Ok. Go play those games then. This isn't a feature in ESO because the vast majority wouldn't use it and they're not going to implement text chat so a few people can avoid voice chatting. It's not that difficult.

Mirra_Halfelven · July 2015

Yes

PKLdude wrote: »

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

I think having it in the social menu is an awesome idea. Allows for the designers to keep with their original idea of the game and that is a streamline clean ui, while still allowing those who wish to use the chat a place to do so. I mean compromise is something bothsides need to do for something to work. I see this as giving that compromise.

It would be pointless you would have to be sitting around with your socal window up, not doing anything else, hoping others are doing the same.

You might as well have the game turned off & post in a message forum ... same result ...

AaronLannister · July 2015

Yes

HobnailedBoots wrote: »

This is ridiculous. You're calling the lack of text chat "game breaking." I would never use text chat on a consolr. Never. Neither would the majority of players. Consoles aren't set up for that. Use voice chat or get a PC.

Really? Is this the reason why USB keyboards are always compatible with Sony Consoles since PS2?

VoidBlue · July 2015

Yes

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

Please suggest another proposal then....
*having it as seen on PC has already been shot down by the devs so....I think its worth coming up with alternative ideas for discussion.

please share with the community

lower left screen, semi transparent when not in use and have it minimizable. easy easy stuff wont effect anyones game play.

do you get mad when you loot stuff and text shows up in the lower left corner showing what you looted?

same thing but it will just be in a text box that wont effect your gameplay at all since it will be semi transparent and minimizable :P

plus it will add in tabs so hopefully they will add in a battle report tab where you can see how much XP you get, how much healing you did and how much damage you did. like a real MMORPG

NewBlacksmurf · July 2015

No

Mirra_Halfelven wrote: »

PKLdude wrote: »

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

I think having it in the social menu is an awesome idea. Allows for the designers to keep with their original idea of the game and that is a streamline clean ui, while still allowing those who wish to use the chat a place to do so. I mean compromise is something bothsides need to do for something to work. I see this as giving that compromise.

It would be pointless you would have to be sitting around with your socal window up, not doing anything else, hoping others are doing the same.

You might as well have the game turned off & post in a message form ... same result ...

Mira...thats the point of why adding it like it is on PC doesn't make sense.
On consoles, even if you have a keyboard....you're going to be just sitting around.

There is no way for a human to type on any device AND play the game with a controller on console.
*There are those type pads by third party companies but (on xbox one) you cannot use a headset and type with it. If its not via a keyboard the console type menu pops up and blocks anything other than typing and prevents gameplay so...keyboard is the only ideal option really.

With a keyboard, you will put the controller down or hold it in one hand while you type....thus stopping gameplay but avoid the popup....

I'm trying real hard here and its not even my desire.....what other suggestions do you propose?

HobnailedBoots · July 2015

No

Game-breaking would be adding an alternate form of communication that splits up the players and esse

Mirra_Halfelven wrote: »

PKLdude wrote: »

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

I think having it in the social menu is an awesome idea. Allows for the designers to keep with their original idea of the game and that is a streamline clean ui, while still allowing those who wish to use the chat a place to do so. I mean compromise is something bothsides need to do for something to work. I see this as giving that compromise.

It would be pointless you would have to be sitting around with your socal window up, not doing anything else, hoping others are doing the same.

You might as well have the game turned off & post in a message form ... same result ...

If you are wasting time typing a message you aren't playing at that point anyway, so what does it matter? You people don't even know what you're asking for.

AaronLannister · July 2015

Yes

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Mira...thats the point of why adding it like it is on PC doesn't make sense.
On consoles, even if you have a keyboard....you're going to be just sitting around.

Not true, even on PC you're still going to be SITTING around while you type, YOU can't move and type at the same time.

There is no way for a human to type on any device AND play the game with a controller on console.
*There are those type pads by third party companies but (on xbox one) you cannot use a headset and type with it. If its not via a keyboard the console type menu pops up and blocks anything other than typing and prevents gameplay so...keyboard is the only ideal option really.

same on PC.

With a keyboard, you will put the controller down or hold it in one hand while you type....thus stopping gameplay

You're using the KB to chat on pc therefore stopping gameplay same logic.

I'm trying real hard here and its not even my desire.....what other suggestions do you propose?

no you're not.

Korah_Eaglecry · July 2015

Yes

Naitakal wrote: »

If I play on console I don't like to type. But voice chat doesn't work very well most of the time due to numerous reasons.

How about some sort of quick chat option, similar to what already is implemented with the bubble text? Just a simple intuitive UI to quickly form basic messages e.g.

LFG/LFM {DUNGEON NAME} {DIFFICULTY}
WTS/WTB {ITEM NAME}
Port to me/{LOCATION}
Follow me
My role is Tank/DPS/Healer

and so on. Just an idea.

So you want what we already have? Why exactly are you against text chat since you didnt bother to explain that?

HobnailedBoots · July 2015

No

VoidBlue wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

Please suggest another proposal then....
*having it as seen on PC has already been shot down by the devs so....I think its worth coming up with alternative ideas for discussion.

please share with the community

lower left screen, semi transparent when not in use and have it minimizable. easy easy stuff wont effect anyones game play.

do you get mad when you loot stuff and text shows up in the lower left corner showing what you looted?

same thing but it will just be in a text box that wont effect your gameplay at all since it will be semi transparent and minimizable :P

plus it will add in tabs so hopefully they will add in a battle report tab where you can see how much XP you get, how much healing you did and how much damage you did. like a real MMORPG

See, here's the real problem.. You guys want to .make this a game that it's not. Text chat, DPS meters.... this isn't that game. The majority of us are happy with it and don't want this stuff.

NewBlacksmurf · July 2015

No

HobnailedBoots wrote: »

VoidBlue wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

Please suggest another proposal then....
*having it as seen on PC has already been shot down by the devs so....I think its worth coming up with alternative ideas for discussion.

please share with the community

lower left screen, semi transparent when not in use and have it minimizable. easy easy stuff wont effect anyones game play.

do you get mad when you loot stuff and text shows up in the lower left corner showing what you looted?

same thing but it will just be in a text box that wont effect your gameplay at all since it will be semi transparent and minimizable :P

plus it will add in tabs so hopefully they will add in a battle report tab where you can see how much XP you get, how much healing you did and how much damage you did. like a real MMORPG

See, here's the real problem.. You guys want to .make this a game that it's not. Text chat, DPS meters.... this isn't that game. The majority of us are happy with it and don't want this stuff.

+1

VoidBlue · July 2015

Yes

HobnailedBoots wrote: »

Game-breaking would be adding an alternate form of communication that splits up the players and esse

Mirra_Halfelven wrote: »

PKLdude wrote: »

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

I think having it in the social menu is an awesome idea. Allows for the designers to keep with their original idea of the game and that is a streamline clean ui, while still allowing those who wish to use the chat a place to do so. I mean compromise is something bothsides need to do for something to work. I see this as giving that compromise.

It would be pointless you would have to be sitting around with your socal window up, not doing anything else, hoping others are doing the same.

You might as well have the game turned off & post in a message form ... same result ...

If you are wasting time typing a message you aren't playing at that point anyway, so what does it matter? You people don't even know what you're asking for.

having to stop in town and spam voice chat for group or help while you could of been out questing is also a waste of time.

zone text chat, do a quick LFG captain bones. continue playing until you get reply or what not. instead of go to city beg for help via voice chat and hope people have their voice chat on to even hear you and wait until someone replies while you sit around in the city asking for help on voice chat.

text chat wins

add text chat please.

AaronLannister · July 2015

Yes

HobnailedBoots wrote: »

Game-breaking would be adding an alternate form of communication that splits up the players and esse

No it doesn't, this was never the case in any MMO's talk abut Fear Mongering

If you are wasting time typing a message you aren't playing at that point anyway, so what does it matter? You people don't even know what you're asking for.

Yes you are being able to communicate to more people at once is part of MMO's since MMO's are all also about being Social.
It also strips away one of the MAIN focuses of MMORPG's which is ROLEPLAYING.

Mirra_Halfelven · July 2015

Yes

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Mirra_Halfelven wrote: »

PKLdude wrote: »

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

I think having it in the social menu is an awesome idea. Allows for the designers to keep with their original idea of the game and that is a streamline clean ui, while still allowing those who wish to use the chat a place to do so. I mean compromise is something bothsides need to do for something to work. I see this as giving that compromise.

It would be pointless you would have to be sitting around with your socal window up, not doing anything else, hoping others are doing the same.

You might as well have the game turned off & post in a message form ... same result ...

Mira...thats the point of why adding it like it is on PC doesn't make sense.
On consoles, even if you have a keyboard....you're going to be just sitting around.

There is no way for a human to type on any device AND play the game with a controller on console.
*There are those type pads by third party companies but (on xbox one) you cannot use a headset and type with it

I'm trying real hard here and its not even my desire.....what other suggestions do you propose?

Typing in text chat wouldn't be for "when you're playing", voice chat rules when it comes to dungeon runs & raids because you can communicate & play at the same time, but you can read text chat ANYTIME & chose when to respond in text at anytime of your chosing.

This isn't a one or the other agruement .. its a WE WANT BOTH PLEA!

*edit* I'd also like to point out there is no way for a person to type out a message & play at the same time on the PC as well so whats the difference?

AaronLannister · July 2015

Yes

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

HobnailedBoots wrote: »

VoidBlue wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

AaronLannister wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Naitakal wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

This is the purpose of the Grouping Tools (they need some work) but this becomes redundant.
-Personally this is why I'm against adding text chat to consoles because it becomes a way for ppl to avoid using the games current systems that may need some work but are there so that you will not need to add text chat or additional text emotes

check out my suggestion tho above

LFG was probably a bad example as I agree people would starting to avoid the Grouping Tools like they do on PC.

Basically like your idea but also visible on screen (not only bubble) maybe just for everyone in your group. Because I actually tried using the bubble chat stuff in a group once and it was very disappointing.

Did you see the other idea about in the social menu...adding text chat?

Text Chat should not be hidden in menu's.

Please suggest another proposal then....
*having it as seen on PC has already been shot down by the devs so....I think its worth coming up with alternative ideas for discussion.

please share with the community

lower left screen, semi transparent when not in use and have it minimizable. easy easy stuff wont effect anyones game play.

do you get mad when you loot stuff and text shows up in the lower left corner showing what you looted?

same thing but it will just be in a text box that wont effect your gameplay at all since it will be semi transparent and minimizable :P

plus it will add in tabs so hopefully they will add in a battle report tab where you can see how much XP you get, how much healing you did and how much damage you did. like a real MMORPG

See, here's the real problem.. You guys want to .make this a game that it's not. Text chat, DPS meters.... this isn't that game. The majority of us are happy with it and don't want this stuff.

+1

-1

Korah_Eaglecry · July 2015

Yes

HobnailedBoots wrote: »

This is ridiculous. You're calling the lack of text chat "game breaking." I would never use text chat on a consolr. Never. Neither would the majority of players. Consoles aren't set up for that. Use voice chat or get a PC.

DCUO, FFXIV and Neverwinter would like to have a word with you.

Also, youve only been here since a day after release on Console. Ive been playing this game since beta for PC. Text chat is definitely apart of this game. And it should of never been removed. To act as if people are trying to ruin the game by adding a basic and common communication function that has been implemented in every successful MMO, including the one you play, is absurd and irrational. And according to the poll..The majority definitely want a text chat, or atleast would welcome it so please stop trying to pretend as if youre the voice of the majority here.

AaronLannister · July 2015

Yes

Korah_Eaglecry wrote: »

HobnailedBoots wrote: »

This is ridiculous. You're calling the lack of text chat "game breaking." I would never use text chat on a consolr. Never. Neither would the majority of players. Consoles aren't set up for that. Use voice chat or get a PC.

DCUO, FFXIV and Neverwinter would like to have a word with you.

Also, youve only been here since a day after release on Console. Ive been playing this game since beta for PC. Text chat is definitely apart of this game. And it should of never been removed. To act as if people are trying to ruin the game by adding a basic and common communication function that has been implemented in every successful MMO, including the one you play, is absurd and irrational.

irrational fear it definitely is.

Text Chat was NEVER a divisive feature EVER. Nor was it ever a Feature people were EVER against for many reasons.

VoidBlue · July 2015

Yes

text chat because "couch play" is a poor reason not to have it