Chat Channels

[Trixie]

As far as I can tell, the option to make a custom chat channel is there, but it doesn't actually do anything. There are also issues with the way they worked on live, the first person in a custom channel after a server reset 'owned' the channel and could do whatever they wanted, leading to drama, lol, of course.

What I would like to see is an /OOC channel. It's a simple thing, we have planet channels, dungeon channel, as well as trade and general. OOC has traditionally been for the roleplayers to coordinate and chit chat about their characters in a place that neither annoys the non-rpers or invites griefing from the trolls. Yes I know the trolls will find it anyway, but there's a difference between hunting down your victims and just responding in general chat in a negative way.

Having an OOC channel would go a long way towards organizing the RPers on this server. RPers are, traditionally, some of the most loyal, least vocal, and best (most skilled) players on the server. They (we) don't need much to be able to play the game the way we want to, some simple tools (most of which are already in the game) and peace. As a group RPers are friendly, inclusive, helpful and charitable. In short, the type of player that is good for the server.

For those who don't know, OOC stands for 'Out Of Character' where we can discus things as ourselves, the players, not the characters we act as.

If you think it's a good idea, please let the admins know, don't be afraid to post agreement. As I said, we are one of the least vocal groups on the server.

[zaydah]

I for one would love to see that

[TheCatGodd3ss]

Hello, I used to rp in live when it was going, and it was fun. I would love to see this happen for us RPers here. Right now it is hard to find any, and having a place we could just start chatting in will help us out a whole lot. Though, I would also like to see a dedicated RP channel as well, so we don't annoy too many people around us if we are in a place like Mos Eisley.

[beowulfchauffeur]

I've been a strong advocate for custom chat channels, and outlined several arguments for custom channels as a replacement to General/Auction in the "General Chat" thread.

I've yet to see anyone on the CSR team indicate whether or not custom channels are doable here. I have to assume that the channels system isn't fully coded.

[NiklzNDimz]

Allowing custom chat channels was one of those things SWG got right that most games miss the mark on. I would love to see this feature returned. It makes coordinating and real-time communicating with specific but larger groups of people possible. Short of that, a dedicated channel for roleplayers would be good too.

[Anlbrd]

I'll post just to add my little bit of weight to this. It'd be a great addition and would really help players organise throughout the wider community. General is great as a start but it often becomes exclusive when the sensible limit of text traffic is reached and it's only one group involved.