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2009-04-08T22:11:48Z

External Chat Interface (Discussion)

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===External Chat Interface ([[ArenaNet talk:Guild Wars 2 suggestions/External Chat Interface|Discussion]])===

Have functionality to be able to chat to the in-game world via the browser. A similar concept is in place for other MMO's (such as FFXII), and allows communication with your community in-game even if you (physically) are not in a place that allows you to start the game client or where it is impractical (say, in a coffee shop using your laptop, or in a library terminal).

; Why this is a good idea
* Allows people to keep in touch with their friends without needing to start up the full game client
* Fosters a closer community
* Allows people to converse with in-game friends while doing something else
* Lets GM's monitor the in game chat more as they can have multiple chat windows up for the various towns etc.
* Could be used for Real Life developer / Player parties where they launch a external chat window on a big screen at a event or something.
*Are you refering to something similar to Skype because if you are, I totally agree.

;Why it may not work out
* Enabling in-game communication might serve to fragment the player community by allowing players to manage/interact with ingame assets while not actually being ingame

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