Evil Genius

Yes, I know EG already has an IRC channel so hear me out.

I was thinking of something that is web-based, not IRC. Something that uses our forum usernames and info inside the chatroom. EG has a channel, but how many of us visit that? It seems like it's more for downloads and whatever, and this would be strictly for chatting and a mindwerks chatroom above all else. I was thinking of something like phpMyCHat maybe (screenshot) or whatever psi can find that is functional. It would be something simple but functional, I'd say.

So, what does everyone think?

I am all for it. Why the hell not.

I wouldn't mind. I use IRC to leech and keep in contact with group members, but leeching is the main reason for IRC's purpose.

That's why I say that this wouldn't be for leeching, just for chatting.

This is something ive been thinking about alot. I just didnt want to do it via IRC. And i thought not everyone would switch over to just AIM, MSN, or Yahoo. This phpChat thing on the other hand sounds really good.

PS: I use yahoo and msn also now. So some of you bitches talk to me on dem!!!!^^

well i vote in favor of....

I don't really care, I prefer Instant Messengers because I can talk to whom I want and don't have to read other persons responses. I don't have to open an internet browser and it's more privat.

alrighty then. Dont talk on it if we get it. You wont be missed...^^

Buzkashi wrote:alrighty then. Dont talk on it if we get it. You wont be missed...^^

Alright, I say we get some more votes on this and let's fire up this thing. The EG channel has no conversation anyway nowadays.

But living in different timezones is going to make this hard of some members to converse probably, namely me. Just give this a bit of a test run first.

well those that are on the forum at the same time can be on the chat at the same time as well.... for as far as i know at most moments of the day there are atleast 10 registered members online and a hell of a lot of guests aswell....
And this might also encourage some guests to register and even become active poster because a chat is easier to get to know people with and thus starting to talk with people would be easier... I can't say i see any real negative side to the chatroom part except for the added bandwith usage that psi would get stuck with. So it will come down to the conclusion of psi whether the BW is worth it or not

I spoke to psi about it before starting the poll and he said he'd look into it.

TheDarkness wrote:well those that are on the forum at the same time can be on the chat at the same time as well.... for as far as i know at most moments of the day there are atleast 10 registered members online and a hell of a lot of guests aswell....
And this might also encourage some guests to register and even become active poster because a chat is easier to get to know people with and thus starting to talk with people would be easier... I can't say i see any real negative side to the chatroom part except for the added bandwith usage that psi would get stuck with. So it will come down to the conclusion of psi whether the BW is worth it or not

I wonder if noobs will come and start asking stupid d/l questions.

probably and they'll get flamed just like they would on the forum

TheDarkness wrote:probably and they'll get flamed just like they would on the forum

more reason to have the chatroom.

halfnhalf wrote:

TheDarkness wrote:probably and they'll get flamed just like they would on the forum

more reason to have the chatroom.

Oh My

Buzkashi wrote:alrighty then. Dont talk on it if we get it. You wont be missed...^^

Yeah and I don't care at all.
If it's for small talk only, it's okay but if the topics of the forum are getting discussed there it would just empty the forum.

This would be a good idea if there were enough people in the chatroom.

It would be pretty boring talking to myself all the time.

I think we should make some bots that talks back, like on IRC.

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You want a chat only to talk with bots?

The only problem i can see is the bandwith. And i thought psi had a lot to spare.

Ellen wrote:It would be pretty boring talking to myself all the time.

you obviously havent talked to yourself enough. I find it umm enjoyable...

Idea = Win

Further comments unneccessary.

11-2 right now for having the room.... still a bit low on votes i guess but it is moving in a promising direction

So...when is this going to happen?