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Doppelganger · Jul 23, 2005, 10:47 PM // 22:47

This is a work almost certainly written by a software engineer.

I approve wholeheartedly, right now LFG spam is tolerated simply because there is no other mechanism. Perhaps local will be for talking instead, as well as making finding a group less annoying.

GW Monkey · Jul 23, 2005, 11:11 PM // 23:11

OK that was 20 minutes longer than I expected to invest in this thread... but that is an excellent and only slightly insane suggestion. Love the GUI mockup! (The insane part being: How are you going to convince them to dedicate manhours to coding and implementing it?

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Also, if you're willing to put this much thought into it... What about player ability ratings? Your solution doesn't address the skill problem. Bob might think he's good, but Bob is a crappy player. We know Bob sucks, they know Bob sucks, only Bob and people who suck worse than Bob think that Bob is a good player. Aaaah. (This is a frustrating scenario in those "unforgiving mission" situations like LFG in Temple or Tombs.)

I have doubts that anything like this will be implemented, but it was interesting read.

Doppelganger · Jul 24, 2005, 12:09 AM // 00:09

Why would they spend manhours coding this? Because it holds up the charter of instant fun that Guild Wars delivers. A critical weak point right now is finding pick-up groups, and the necessary abuse of spamming local for group finding advertisements is detracting from discussion and other community building effects.

One problem at a time. If later on some sort of "player karma" system is implemented, that information can be displayed in some way on that gui. But for now, group organization is a much more pressing flaw.

Finally, besides being somewhat in line with what A.Net's general preferences for gameplay, it will also help keep people interested in the game and thus buying their expansions when they start to come down the pike.

SisterMercy · Jul 24, 2005, 12:14 AM // 00:14

I'm just amazed that someone can still join the Jackson Five.

Xanthar · Jul 25, 2005, 07:48 AM // 07:48

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I'm just amazed that someone can still join the Jackson Five.

Well, MJ has been kinda busy lately, but it should have gotten better now - It's an old screenshot

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The insane part being: How are you going to convince them to dedicate manhours to coding and implementing it?

Actually I don't think the implementation complexity is all that high. The this is that the system does not interfere with any current systems, not even the grouping one. That means that introducing a limited variant is not unfeasible. Besides, the programmers need something to do when the spectator mode is all done

Tuoba Hturt Eht · Jul 25, 2005, 08:10 AM // 08:10

This is a good feature to be implemented into Guild Wars.

I support this idea all the way.

Plommon · Jul 25, 2005, 01:04 PM // 13:04

love the idea

hahman14 · Jul 25, 2005, 03:11 PM // 15:11

/signed

I like the premise of the idea although some things could be changed.....cant explain...too long....but we definately need some new system. I feel sorry for the n00bs that come into post and cant find a group cuz they r muffled out from all the WTB and WTS crap.

Greyhart · Jul 25, 2005, 05:21 PM // 17:21

I like the idea too. PUG can be a pain to find and this would make it so much easier.

I was thinking just a notice board system that people could look at and then message someone.

However this idea would be better,

topdragon147 · Jul 25, 2005, 05:42 PM // 17:42

/signed

This would be very efficient if it was implemented.

Nexx · Jul 25, 2005, 06:08 PM // 18:08

Coding being an issue? Lies!

It goes right on top of the original code and keeps the original LFG spamming intact. Sure it might tax the servers more but if it's beneficial on the long run, it's worth the investment. As stated before, this group setup system is long overdue.

All I'm asking is to keep it simple and easy to use.

Don't make it too fancy with too many features. Make it focus and objective. I have no photoshop skills to illlustrate my vision but eh whatever.. and besides, as if anet comes around checking these forums.

mgctim · Jul 28, 2005, 09:20 AM // 09:20

I fully support this idea... in fact I wrote it almost a month after you in a much briefer fashion... Something needs to be done about how long it takes for an HoH group to form. That was a PERIOD. period.