Rogean posted in another thread that if he got the server wide chat channels going would the people who liked the current global OOC be content with its removal. I definitely think this would be the way to go and we could go that way now.
Global channels serves a few purposes:
- Finding groups (lets face it, its not as easy right now as it was on live, even with global ooc)
- Selling Items (again, lets face it, going to EC/GFAY was a trading mad house that this server will most likely NEVER reach)
- General Discussion (most zones here are empty due to low pop, or have few people in them, but it is an MMO and people like to talk).
- Answering Questions to new players (Somewhat falls into General Discussion)
I think the reason MOST people seem to have an affront to these channels is because they are AUTOMATICALLY joining them on creation and 60% of the stuff posted in global OOC has no relation to the game (but it is OUT OF CHARACTER). This, "it makes the game easier" argument is really not valid until we hit 2,000+ non-peak like live.
Adding in global chat channels could solve MOST peoples complaints by splitting up these purposes into separate channels that should remove a lot of the nonsense.
LFG channel could be made so those pesky druids who like to sit /anon could still see groups looking for more.
General channel could be created for newbie questions or for Finawin to turn it into WoW Barrens chat. (
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EC/Auction/GFAY channel, well, you know what goes here.
(Also, I might add, if Rogean does make these changes, it should be added to the setup guide that if you need help try joining "general" or whatever general channel gets used/created)