PS2 Instant Messenger

Stardouser · 2012-04-12, 07:38 PM

Everquest used to have a standalone program that you could download and through it, you could chat with people who were in-game as well as others on EQIM. You could send tells I know, I do not remember if it allowed you to talk in your guild chat or not.

But, wouldn't that be good for PS2? The ability to send/receive tells and monitor outfit chat? Especially for wi-fi or other mobile devices, iphones or whatever; be great for keeping an eye on what's going on throughout the day and then when you get home from work, you have a good idea where you'll be needed.

Hamma · 2012-04-12, 08:13 PM

Would not be surprised if we see that the devs have talked about social media integration this would go along with that.

SKYeXile · 2012-04-12, 08:18 PM

Yea it seems to be the way people are going these days.

add @SKYeXile if you want some fun!

Cosmical · 2012-04-13, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by SKYeXile

add @SKYeXile if you want some fun!

How much do you charge?

SKYeXile · 2012-04-13, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by Cosmical

How much do you charge?

Never thought about that, been giving this out free, hrm....

Stardouser · 2012-04-12, 08:22 PM

Yea...I'm already thinking about how I'd rather access this from an iphone than try to use it on my computer at work, companies these days keep tight track of personal internet use!

Arius · 2012-04-13, 08:12 AM

I loved how EVE had a browser that you could use to chat with people on MSN and social networks. I hope SOE does something like this. Not having to log off to talk to friends that dont play the game is a great way to keep playing.

Bonius · 2012-04-13, 08:22 AM

http://www.overwolf.com/

You're welcome

Stardouser · 2012-04-13, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Bonius

http://www.overwolf.com/

You're welcome

It's a separate program, requiring you to hound your outfit members, and anyone else you want to talk to, to sign up for it.

I see what you mean though.

Maybe the devs could pick a program of this type to officially interact with? Maybe even Overwolf itself, since Overwolf in turn interacts with Skype and all that other stuff?

And of course, by officially interact, I mean to the extent that signing up for PS2 automatically signs you up for Overwolf(or whatever they go with).

Death2All · 2012-04-13, 08:59 AM

Achievements that are linked to your Facebook and Twitter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please God no

. Higby, I know you love Twitter, but please for all that is holy.....No.

Jennyboo · 2012-04-13, 09:12 AM

I like this idea and I'm sure they have plans for something like this. Personally I don't know how many times I missed a tell in PS1. Then trying to scroll up and getting shanked by a cloaker.

Saieno · 2012-04-13, 11:51 AM

There was a recent interview where Matt and TRay were answering questions from Reddit. There was a question about Steam and TRay was hinting at what I could only assume is a new version of the Station Launcher which hasn't been announced yet. Through that new Station Launcher I would assume it not only has an Instant Messaging program, but also has TeamSpeak 3, Ventrilo, and Mumble integration; well TeamSpeak 3 at least.

Destroyeron · 2012-04-13, 08:41 PM

If they do this right I can totally see active outfits having some members being on "standby" so when that little blue bastard starts pushing your line at 3am you can suddenly have a squad online kicking ass.

Imagine the conversation with significant other:
Bzzzz Bzzz Bzzz
"What is it"
"Crap sorry babe I've gotta deploy"
Walks to computer room, logs on, instant win.

Stardouser · 2012-04-13, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by Destroyeron

If they do this right I can totally see active outfits having some members being on "standby" so when that little blue bastard starts pushing your line at 3am you can suddenly have a squad online kicking ass.

Imagine the conversation with significant other:
Bzzzz Bzzz Bzzz
"What is it"
"Crap sorry babe I've gotta deploy"
Walks to computer room, logs on, instant win.

WOW yes! Everquest in its in-game chat has "audio triggers". You can set it to play audio tones if certain words appear in chat. for example, I always know when someone is sending me a personal tell. Or if my invisibility spell is wearing off, etc.

Audio triggers both in the in-game AND out of game chat would be awesome. Audio trigger for "need help" for example.