Chat in head to head?

Cole · 03-22-2004, 06:52 PM

I was just curious if there is any sort of chat featured enabled in H2H play, so that the two owners playing a game will be able to chat back and forth with each other during the game.

I think this would be a definite plus, as it would be a lot more enjoyable to go through a head to head game and be able to talk to the person you are playing against.

Cuss16 · 03-22-2004, 06:57 PM

also it would be cool if other non-participants can join and watch the game.

smeyers003 · 03-22-2004, 07:01 PM

Nothing like the ability to talk some trash. Chat would be great, especially if online league wanted to play there games out head to head, it would be easier for the owners to find out things about other teams in the league.

AnotherAlias · 03-22-2004, 07:28 PM

Isn't that what AIM is for? To build a chat section into the game at this point, might be a little much.

Then again, I don't know the type of genius that it takes to add a feature like that.

I'll be completely elated with H2H online play. Chatting is a little secondary. Mostly because I use AIM to chat.

Cole · 03-22-2004, 07:43 PM

AA,

Eh, it would be a pain to have to minimize OOTP to talk on AIM to your opponent, and it would slow the game down as well.

Think of how cool it would be to just be able to casually talk, talk trade, talk trash, comment on the players in the game, comment on the game itself, talk about strategies, question people's moves, tell someone you'll be right back, talk about the league in general, etc etc etc, in a little window while you are playing H2H. Sure it isn't *essential*, but it sure would be a great addition

Mike D · 03-22-2004, 08:26 PM

Alt-Tab would do. It wouldn't minimize OOTP either.

AnotherAlias · 03-22-2004, 09:21 PM

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Originally posted by ripwalk
AA,

Eh, it would be a pain to have to minimize OOTP to talk on AIM to your opponent, and it would slow the game down as well.

Think of how cool it would be to just be able to casually talk, talk trade, talk trash, comment on the players in the game, comment on the game itself, talk about strategies, question people's moves, tell someone you'll be right back, talk about the league in general, etc etc etc, in a little window while you are playing H2H. Sure it isn't *essential*, but it sure would be a great addition

I agree that it would enhance the game, ten-fold. As I would imagine Markus might already have it on a future plate. I was just stating how it may be too difficult or too late to add it to this year's version. I would love to see a feature like that now that H2H is being introduced. Also, I have no idea how hard it would be to add a chat mode to the game.

Mr.Opinion · 03-23-2004, 12:58 AM

Or, you could run your desktop at something other than 800x600. Then you'd be able to see your taskbar AND the game!

kingnebwsu · 03-23-2004, 01:22 AM

I run at 1024x768 (or whatever) and whenever I play OOTP it hides the taskbar. Is there any option to show the taskbar? That would help.

crackpott · 03-23-2004, 01:26 AM

in 1024 x 768, grab the title bar of OOTP at the very bottom of it, and drag up.

Ghorticus · 03-23-2004, 01:27 AM

I don't know, guys. Once you've got a connection made, allowing the users to chat is ridiculously simple. I'd be very surpised if Markus hasn't already implemented it.

Rainey · 03-28-2004, 02:42 PM

Any information on this? Or is it in the super duper secret code book.

rem · 03-28-2004, 03:07 PM

I think you use a 3rd party add-on, you can download it from aol.com

treedom · 03-28-2004, 04:26 PM

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Originally posted by Ghorticus
I don't know, guys. Once you've got a connection made, allowing the users to chat is ridiculously simple. I'd be very surpised if Markus hasn't already implemented it.

This is true on a backend level, but putting it into the frontend on the already cluttered in-game screen could be more work...especially since it would only be expected to be there when in H2H mode and not in SP mode.

I don't think that in game chatting would be a usefull feature at all unless the extra step was taken to allow spectators. As mentioned, if two people are playing, and have aim open at the same time you have (3rd party) chat support right there. However this would be worth doing if others not managing either team could join and see the game being played. It would be an amazing feature for online leagues.

Rainey · 03-28-2004, 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by treedom
This is true on a backend level, but putting it into the frontend on the already cluttered in-game screen could be more work...especially since it would only be expected to be there when in H2H mode and not in SP mode.

I don't think that in game chatting would be a usefull feature at all unless the extra step was taken to allow spectators. As mentioned, if two people are playing, and have aim open at the same time you have (3rd party) chat support right there. However this would be worth doing if others not managing either team could join and see the game being played. It would be an amazing feature for online leagues.

I agree... an amazing feature that would be.

Buckeye · 03-28-2004, 09:00 PM

I actually had not even thought about having a chat within the game. Now that I just read this thread, boy it makes me think about how nice it would be. To be able to play head-to-head will be fantastic, but to be able to chat to the other manager would really add more to the head-to-head. If others within a league could view and participate within the game by watching and chatting would add a more real life aspect to it. Can you imagine playing in tournament and everyone watching the game and talking to you. This has me really starting to anticipate the release with more enthusiasm. I hope it is in the game. I will not be sad if it is not but maybe as someone state earlier it could be included in next year's version. I am sure everyone will be playing head-to-head against someone within the first 1 or 2 days. Have fun with the new version everyone. ENJOY!

mauboy · 03-28-2004, 11:33 PM

It would be completely amazing to have the option to have people watch your game and chat along with ya. Well, at least watch, because AIM is already there.

Ragnar · 03-29-2004, 05:21 AM

The way they did it with Football Pro is create a 3rd party program that the game itself launches from. The 2 players can't chat but others can log in, watch the game, and chat with eachother. The other option would be to launch the game from KALI. If the game allows more than 2 to join you should be able to watch the game from there. But all this is speculation. I'm just praying H2H works in the first place and not at an agonizingly slow pace.

Cuss16 · 03-29-2004, 06:12 AM

I really think that the option to allow spectators would be a HUGE plus, especially for online league playoffs. This option would change the way online league playoffs are set up.

mauboy · 03-29-2004, 12:19 PM

KALI costs $20, or 10, I can't remember, but it is a lifelong membership.... If I remember correctly.

I hope that we don't have to pay for anything to play head-to-head.

03-22-2004, 06:52 PM	#1
Cole Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Posts: 2,685	Chat in head to head? I was just curious if there is any sort of chat featured enabled in H2H play, so that the two owners playing a game will be able to chat back and forth with each other during the game. I think this would be a definite plus, as it would be a lot more enjoyable to go through a head to head game and be able to talk to the person you are playing against.

03-22-2004, 06:57 PM	#2
Cuss16 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: BC, CANADA Posts: 2,994	also it would be cool if other non-participants can join and watch the game. __________________

03-22-2004, 08:26 PM	#6
Mike D Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In a van, down by the river Posts: 2,802	Alt-Tab would do. It wouldn't minimize OOTP either. __________________ Sometimes the best laid plans will never get you laid the way you plan.

03-23-2004, 12:58 AM	#8
Mr.Opinion All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2003 Location: SkiFree Lodge Posts: 883	Or, you could run your desktop at something other than 800x600. Then you'd be able to see your taskbar AND the game! __________________

03-23-2004, 01:26 AM	#10
crackpott Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,961	in 1024 x 768, grab the title bar of OOTP at the very bottom of it, and drag up. __________________ Abandoned Planet - Check it out. The photos don't suck anymore.

03-22-2004, 07:01 PM	#3
smeyers003 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 416	Nothing like the ability to talk some trash. Chat would be great, especially if online league wanted to play there games out head to head, it would be easier for the owners to find out things about other teams in the league.

03-22-2004, 07:28 PM	#4
AnotherAlias Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I'm back...for now Posts: 4,190	Isn't that what AIM is for? To build a chat section into the game at this point, might be a little much. Then again, I don't know the type of genius that it takes to add a feature like that. I'll be completely elated with H2H online play. Chatting is a little secondary. Mostly because I use AIM to chat.

03-22-2004, 07:43 PM	#5
Cole Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Posts: 2,685	AA, Eh, it would be a pain to have to minimize OOTP to talk on AIM to your opponent, and it would slow the game down as well. Think of how cool it would be to just be able to casually talk, talk trade, talk trash, comment on the players in the game, comment on the game itself, talk about strategies, question people's moves, tell someone you'll be right back, talk about the league in general, etc etc etc, in a little window while you are playing H2H. Sure it isn't essential, but it sure would be a great addition

03-23-2004, 01:22 AM	#9
kingnebwsu Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 127	I run at 1024x768 (or whatever) and whenever I play OOTP it hides the taskbar. Is there any option to show the taskbar? That would help.

03-23-2004, 01:27 AM	#11
Ghorticus Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 88	I don't know, guys. Once you've got a connection made, allowing the users to chat is ridiculously simple. I'd be very surpised if Markus hasn't already implemented it.

03-28-2004, 02:42 PM	#12
Rainey Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 138	Any information on this? Or is it in the super duper secret code book.

03-28-2004, 03:07 PM	#13
rem Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, Md. Posts: 5,024	I think you use a 3rd party add-on, you can download it from aol.com __________________ OTBA: Washington Filibusters CLBR: Minnesota Twins 2005 Winner of LL's Pick the Loser Contest! - 15-0

03-28-2004, 09:00 PM	#16
Buckeye Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chillicothe, OH Posts: 41	I actually had not even thought about having a chat within the game. Now that I just read this thread, boy it makes me think about how nice it would be. To be able to play head-to-head will be fantastic, but to be able to chat to the other manager would really add more to the head-to-head. If others within a league could view and participate within the game by watching and chatting would add a more real life aspect to it. Can you imagine playing in tournament and everyone watching the game and talking to you. This has me really starting to anticipate the release with more enthusiasm. I hope it is in the game. I will not be sad if it is not but maybe as someone state earlier it could be included in next year's version. I am sure everyone will be playing head-to-head against someone within the first 1 or 2 days. Have fun with the new version everyone. ENJOY!

03-28-2004, 11:33 PM	#17
mauboy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,906	It would be completely amazing to have the option to have people watch your game and chat along with ya. Well, at least watch, because AIM is already there.

03-29-2004, 05:21 AM	#18
Ragnar Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,614	The way they did it with Football Pro is create a 3rd party program that the game itself launches from. The 2 players can't chat but others can log in, watch the game, and chat with eachother. The other option would be to launch the game from KALI. If the game allows more than 2 to join you should be able to watch the game from there. But all this is speculation. I'm just praying H2H works in the first place and not at an agonizingly slow pace.

03-29-2004, 06:12 AM	#19
Cuss16 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: BC, CANADA Posts: 2,994	I really think that the option to allow spectators would be a HUGE plus, especially for online league playoffs. This option would change the way online league playoffs are set up. __________________

03-29-2004, 12:19 PM	#20
mauboy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,906	KALI costs $20, or 10, I can't remember, but it is a lifelong membership.... If I remember correctly. I hope that we don't have to pay for anything to play head-to-head.