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Jazzza:
I suggested this earlier this year but it never gained much traction. I'd still like to see this implemented, so I'm re-posting.

I propose a chat integrated into the forums. It could be Flash or IRC or AJAX based, or if possible (and everyone's dream), integrated with the Guns Of Icarus client chat. Ultimately it would not require separate log-in from members of the forum (IRC requires sign-up).

Why? It gives everyone a (official) place to lurk and hang out in real-time, as opposed to using the forums or having to keep the game client open (even if we do, that chat is still pretty crap) which is impossible for some people (eg. mobile users).

Why would we not create our own IRC channels or create a group on Steam etc? People prefer an official place to go. It would have a link in the header of the forum. Staff would be encouraged to sit in there when possible, possibly to offer real-time support if they choose to.

Before you go saying that it'd be hard to implement: no. No it isn't. I have plenty of experience with forums and integrating chat systems into them. There are SMF modules for chats you can just dump in. Have a search: http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?action=search;basic_search=chat It literally takes 5 minutes.

I'd appreciate input from everyone, especially the staff.

Zyem:
I've actually sent in a suggestion to have an IRC gateway to the in-game chat (or enough information to program a bitlbee plugin).

As I'm now a CA, I keep GOIO open to keep an eye out for people to help, even though I'm not playing. However, as you said, the in-game chat lacks a lot. For example, timestamps (I have no idea how long ago the question was posted), logs, out-of-game notifications (PMs, name mentions) etc. Also, GOIO is fairly heavy, maxing out a CPU core, keeping my GPU running because of 3D backgrounds..

I haven't heard back yet though, probably due to the holidays coming up.

Omniraptor:
Can we get an update on the irc gateway?

Coldcurse:
... just wanted to say.
Nice idea, but how would you make sure people wont troll on it and do wrong stuff with it?

Jazzza:

--- Quote from: Coldcurse on January 24, 2014, 04:25:48 am ---... just wanted to say.
Nice idea, but how would you make sure people wont troll on it and do wrong stuff with it?

--- End quote ---

How do you do that for the in-game chat?

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