Originally posted by nyxium

I'm for general chat. chitchat kills total boredom despite trolls.

Isn't that what Guild chat or party chat is for? Or is this more of a "I'd rather play solo in an MMO so need something like this" kind of thing?

Originally posted by GrayGhost79

Originally posted by nyxium

I'm for general chat. chitchat kills total boredom despite trolls.

Or is this more of a "I'd rather play solo in an MMO so need something like this" kind of thing?

Good point. I think that's why I like general, because I solo so much and it reminds me i'm actually playing an mmo. I think you've just changed my opinion.

Two words come to describe the problem with a general chat channel:

BARRENS CHAT

Originally posted by nyxium

I'm for general chat. chitchat kills total boredom despite trolls.

If your bored in-game, then you really should go play another game, or go out.  People that that login to a game then start ranting or whatever then use I'm bored as an excuse doesnt make sense.  I guess thats the excuse we should see from those that troll these forums so often.  "I'm bored and need attention, I shall troll MMORPG threads."

Espescially in a game that has coop gameplay, but does not focus on grouping general zone wide chat is very very important.

Since the game also lacks an auto groupiong system for the instanced explorable group mode, there also needs to be a worldwide LFG or General chat channel.

I agree with the OP, arenanet is missing out on this one, big time.

Originally posted by DarkPony

It's an important social aspect to a mmorpg, despite frequent trolls and trash talk.

Simply having the option to hide it is MUCH better than taking it out entirely.

edit: I think not having it simply might have to do with keeping the moderation budget low.

Anet has a huge budget, so I highly doubt they cant afford to moderate...lol

There are other ways of dealing with this issue, and gen chat has always been a troll/spam magnet. I wont miss it at all.

Voted no, it's usually the first thing I work out how to turn off when I start a new MMO.

Originally posted by Vortigon

I think the decision not to have any kind of global or general chat is wrong.

Fair enough their are trolls abound in general chat sometimes, but it's also an important part of online gaming to interact with people, and I have had some great laughs in general chat and I would miss not having it.

The local chat in GW2 is only a small area around your character so how do you interact and ask for assistance outside your immediate area?

So would like to see GW2 change their mind and include a general chat channel?

 

Don't they have an item in the cs that allows someone to broadcast globally?  Or did they take this out?  So if you miss the ability to talk in global, you can simply buy the ability to talk in global.  Of course this is moot if they took it out.

Chuck Norris could kick this thread's ass into burgers!

I love the idea of no general chat.  Makes for a much more realistic experience.  So instead of people spamming LFG or LTB or LTS, you actually have to grab peoples attention.  You'll have to run around and say unique things like "Hey!  You with the shirt!  Wanna group with me?"  I'm all for no general chat.

Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

Espescially in a game that has coop gameplay, but does not focus on grouping general zone wide chat is very very important.

 

Since the game also lacks an auto groupiong system for the instanced explorable group mode, there also needs to be a worldwide LFG or General chat channel.

 

 

I agree with the OP, arenanet is missing out on this one, big time.

Dynamic events pop up on explored areas of your map.  So there's no need to fthe (LFG) in guild wars.  Why would you be looking for G? there are no Gs. You can just go to the area and you're in G.  

I think none of the games should have that general chat, it really pushes me away from the game's ambiance. Guild Chat is more than enough. ? even think that in sanbox games, the only chat should be the vicinity chat and if you want to contact your friends pigeon mail etc should be only way to contact.

And this is why I want them to bring the megaphone back. It shouldn't be cheap (either with gold or cash). So that you really have to think about what you want to broadcast to the world.

"This megaphone is almost as loud as one of Chuck Norris's farts. Almost. That is all. You're welcome."

That . . . is worth the gold. And this is probably why general chat isn't entirely necessary. Because of people like me who think this absolutely hysterical.

Maybe my skin's thicker, maybe I enjoy talking shit in video games, but I love general chat. When I read about GW2 not having some form of global, it really did turn me off. I don't play games with a dedicated group or guild, so I'm usually playing by myself, and it's awesome to have some company and banter while I'm online. Without either of those things, a dedicated group to play with and a lack of general chatting, it's going to feel pretty lonely if or when I decide to try this.

I would miss it. Unless there is a regional chat or something. Local chat is only usefull for talking to the person next to you that isn't in your team. Downside of local chat is that you don't know how far it reaches. There needs to be a global/regional chat next to it imo.

For the ppl who don't like the occasional trolls or for ppl who roleplay, you can always turn those channels off.

Guess what? If there is no general chat, people will just be spamming other chat channels instead. Better to just have it and have the option to ignore it then have something important like a trade chat or lfg chat flooded by stupidity.

I think it will be ok as long as there in Region chat. A world chat channel is not needed.

Originally posted by dontadow

Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

Espescially in a game that has coop gameplay, but does not focus on grouping general zone wide chat is very very important.

 

Since the game also lacks an auto groupiong system for the instanced explorable group mode, there also needs to be a worldwide LFG or General chat channel.

 

 

I agree with the OP, arenanet is missing out on this one, big time.

Dynamic events pop up on explored areas of your map.  So there's no need to fthe (LFG) in guild wars.  Why would you be looking for G? there are no Gs. You can just go to the area and you're in G.  

I think that global chat is fine for those who use it. For those who do not use it, there should be an option to turn it off.

For me, I never use it. Never have, probably never will. Anyone I want to talk to I use private chat.

Not me, it is usually the first thing that I turn off.