I have seen this on other sites, a scrolling spot where you can post comments without going into forums. Always a good way to keep in touch in a quick way. Thanks
Thanks for the suggestion! A shoutbox is something that we're looking into, but we don't want to detract completely away from the forums just yet. Once we continue to see new members signing up and posting in the forums, we'll likely give a shoutbox a shot.
Is this a VOIP for use while in the "forums"...? Or are you talking in game use? Either way, count me IN! I can talk about anything for "TWO hours!"............"FOUR hours if I know something about it!"
OP, sorry to burst le bubble... but I would like to say "Nay!" for the idea of a shout box. It most certainly does detract from conversations on the forums. Also, it would do mostly 2 things if this game attracts competitive gamers. 1. Be a place where ALL people seemingly do is ask for a team scrim, making it hard to even hold a normal conversation. 2. Be the source of constant bickering and arguments, usually based on the outcome of item #1. I know I'm new here, but I've been around the block... if it came down to a vote, I would lead ze charge against this "feature". - TYPØ
Like a chatroom where you can IM so you get immediate updates and lobbies when the game launches is a great idea.
I run a site and have noticed a big difference with a shout box. You lose activity on the forum very quickly which is why I don't use them anymore.
Hm i wouldn't agree with you on that. I've seen many sites where this worked and a chat is very nice to talk with the users.
If I had a quick question I would like to just come on in the chat and ask away and hopefully get a quick response rather then posting a thread and waiting for a reply. Just my opinion,hope a lot of other would like this feature too. Lets start a poll
I searched 'chat box'. This thread came up. So is there one? Do I need to post a certain amount in order to view this supposed chat box/shout box?
Was just about to suggest this. We have a chatbox on a similar CoD forum I frequent and it's definitely a very worthwhile addition to the forum and doesn't divert too much attention from the actual forums. Most people just use it for small talk that they wouldn't be making threads about anyway, so it makes very little difference IMO. I'd encourage this sooner rather than later.
In my experience with another community, the shout box is used for quick BS. Maybe a question, but generally just for people to say hi and chit chat. If someone wants to really discuss a game, they do it in the forums. However, there would definitely need to be some people to police it. Titanfall, I think, will draw in a competitive crowd. Not everyone here would be like that, but someone mentioned that there could be some pissing contests and I could see that taking away from the value of the shout box if not moderated properly.
I see what you are saying, however I feel that a shout box used for off-topic pissing contests is better than it being held in the forums. Also once you get to know everyone a little more it can be used for friendly hello's. Also to share personal life information and/or regional current events that a simple shout box would work best for. Forums work best when they are fun. Not serious. Serious is boring. The serious 'only need quick info & answers' members come and go, but your casual relaxed members who frequent the forums for more than just a quick answer are generally long-term. Just my 2¢.
I'm totally with you Sulq. The only reason I mentioned the moderating was to make sure that if things got too heated (just like if it was on the forums) someone would step in and tell everyone to relax. I personally like shout boxes for the little personal stuff, as it helps members get to know each other and it's a nice way to interact with the community.