Observer Chat

R121 · Post by **R121** » February 12th, 2007, 11:24 pm

When you're observing a game and other observers are present, you often want to discuss the game with the observers. However, this is hampered by the fact that all players can hear you, and you can't give away any information obscured by fog. The solution?

Observer team chat. It would work just like regular team chat, treating all observers as a team. There really isn't anything else to add.

I apologize if this has been suggested before; my search of the forum suggested not.

Post by **Sangel** » February 12th, 2007, 11:26 pm

Assuming that this idea is not implemented, this would be a solid substitute.

Karo · Post by **Karo** » February 12th, 2007, 11:37 pm

I don't see how the other idea comes into conflict with this one. Seems complementary to each other, since you can still choose to watch all the teams.

Website · Post by **Sapient** » February 13th, 2007, 1:23 am

observers can talk privately to each other using the whisper chat command, although, this limits you to talking to one of them at a time.

Imp · Post by **Imp** » February 14th, 2007, 2:19 am

Being able to send messages to only observers in a similar manner to how we're able to send messages to allies would be very handy when holding exhibition games. Imagine how much more fun it would be to watch a tournament between top-flight players if they're able to tell the observers their ideas and plans. Games can become much more instructive.

Post by **turin** » February 14th, 2007, 2:32 am

Imp wrote:Being able to send messages to only observers in a similar manner to how we're able to send messages to allies would be very handy when holding exhibition games. Imagine how much more fun it would be to watch a tournament between top-flight players if they're able to tell the observers their ideas and plans. Games can become much more instructive.

Though that brings with it the problem that one @$$-hole observer could ruin the game by giving away said ideas and plans to the opposing sides.

(This can already be done, but to a much lesser extent than if ideas are openly discussed by the players.)

Post by **Darth Fool** » February 14th, 2007, 3:32 pm

It seems to me that this does not need to conflict, but rather complements, the other idea. An observer coming in would choose which team to view things from, including an 'obeserve all' team. People in the observe all team could chat with other observe all team members without ruining the game for the players, and observers that are part of that team would see exactly what the players see. But, I am not an MP player, so take that with a grain of salt.

Imp · Post by **Imp** » February 15th, 2007, 2:52 am

That's why we have the facility to ban players, Turin.